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Increasing RigorPreparing Students for College-level Reading
Ms. Sheba Tartt-Walker
Afternoon Session 1:30-3:45
August 3, 2010
Session Objectives
• To learn and apply direct reading instruction at the high school level in order increase reading comprehension
• To create a unit or several lesson plans to provide direct reading instruction and increase comprehension utilizing research-based strategies
Teaching Strategies
Intensive Intervention
Comprehension Strategies
Engaging Text Discussions
VocabularyInstruction
First Steps………
Check for UnderstandingKnow when to take the pulse of
the class Scaffold learning
Identify & Address Learning Styles
Visual Audio Tactile KinestheticMotivate & Engage
Use Cooperative Learning strategies to provide and promote leadership and group interaction
Video Clip
URL to Video Clip: Effective Strategies That Boost Reading Comprehension
http://dww.ed.gov/media/HSR/AL/CS/Learn/flashoverview/index.htm
Address:Strategies and Engagement
Why it WorksStrategy Application
Text SelectionDangers
Resistance and Development
Intensive Intervention
Universal AssessmentsKnow the tools you are using
Rigor and RelevanceInstructional intensity=Student Needs
Use intervention strategies across curriculumAll teachers are “Reading Teachers”
Response to InterventionProgress Monitoring
Comprehension Strategies
• Summarizing Asking Questions• Graphic Organizers Making Predictions• Paraphrasing
Comprehension Strategies
• Diversify the type of material used• Text must match comprehension strategy• Provide appropriate reading levels Text Selection
• Model learning expectation (YOU DO)• Support students (WE DO)• Allow for independent practice (THEY DO)
Model,Guide &Let Go!
Vocabulary Instruction
Explicit Instruction
Content Diversity
Teach Strategies
Engaging Text Discussion
Follow-upQuestions
Small-groupDiscussions
Engaging &
Relevant Material
Practice
Article Critical Literacy: The Right Answer for the Reading Classroom Strategies to
move Beyond Comprehension for Reading Improvement
Kellie Molden2007
Ten Steps to Improving College Reading Skills, John Langan
Living in Poverty, p. 126
Doing What Works: Reciprocal Teaching Roles
For More Information
Please contact session presenter:
Ms. Sheba Tartt-WalkerInstructional Coach
District of Columbia Public Schools
(202) [email protected]
