Shared Reading & Shared Reading & Literacy Curriculum Literacy Curriculum

WorkshopWorkshop

Corey L. DavisCorey L. DavisGrand Canyon UniversityGrand Canyon University

EED 525 - Curriculum, Assessment and Methods: LiteracyFebruary 16February 16thth, 2011, 2011

WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWEST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWORLAND, WYWORLAND, WY

WORKSHOP TO HELP WORKSHOP TO HELP PARENTS DEVELOP THEIR PARENTS DEVELOP THEIR

CHILDREN’S LITERACY CHILDREN’S LITERACY SKILLSSKILLS

Presented by:Presented by:COREY L. DAVISCOREY L. DAVIS

55THTH GRADE TEACHER GRADE TEACHER

“Young children’s introduction to written language begins before they come to school. Parents and other caregivers read to them,

and they learn to read signs and other environmental print in their community.

They experiment with writing and have their parents write messages for them; they also

observe adults writing.” (Tompkins, 2010, p. 111).

“When young children come to school, their knowledge about written language expands quickly as they learn concepts about print and participate in meaningful experiences

with reading and writing.” (Tompkins, 2010, p. 111).

What does and does not work with your child in terms of instruction?

I am the professional teacher and you are the professional parents. Let’s share our knowledge with each other.

“Families know certain aspects of their children better than anyone else does.” (Heward,

2009, p. 91).

As a teacher, I can learn volumes about your student’s habits, work ethic, likes, dislikes, and motivation techniques from parents.

Likewise, as parents, you can also learn things from the teacher; such as study techniques, testing, things to work on at home, activities, etc.

“Families have the greatest vested interest in seeing

their children learn.” (Heward, 2009, p. 91).

Program will last four weeks. This will be for a grade. Program will be in addition to student’s

normal in-class reading workload.

Student will need to pick a reading partner. Student must read out loud to reading

partner for 30 minutes each week. Reading partner must read out loud to

student for 30 minutes each week. Reading material will be the choice of the

student and reading partner.

Examples of 5th Grade reading:

◦ Spiderwick Chronicles By Tony DiTerlizzi◦ Hardy Boys By Franklin W. Dixon◦ Hank the Cowdog  By John R. Erickson◦ The Great Brain  By John Dennis Fitzgerald◦ Nancy Drew  By Carolyn Keene◦ Chronicles of Narnia  By C.S. Lewis◦ Anne of Green Gables  By L.M. Montgomery◦ Alice Series  By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor◦ Series of Unfortunate Events  By Lemony Snicket◦ Sammy Keyes  By Wendolin Van Draanen

(Chandler Public Library, 2008).

Other Acceptable Examples:

◦ Magazines◦ Newspapers◦ Autobiographies◦ Hobbies◦ Interests

Assessment:Weekly reading record.Signatures from students and reading partners.Grade is simply pass or fail.Random phone calls.Weekly writing assignment to be done by student in the classroom.

Benefits of the Program:Family bondingParents become involved in their children’s educationIncrease in student reading loadPrideFunDifferent

Rationale Behind the Program:PracticeDifferent teaching styleNo teacherAuditory Learning

Dice game Read to a pet Play board games Make trades Offer rewards Family reading night Nature reading

Have fun Make your children feel your enthusiasm for

reading. Students learn more and remember more when

they are having fun. ENJOY your time with them, include them, ask

them questions, challenge them, and teach them. Who knows, they might actually teach you a thing

or two.

“The family is likely to be the only group of adults involved with a child’s educational program

throughout her entire school career.” (Heward, 2009, p.

91).

Chandler Public Library. (2008). Fifth Grade Suggested Reading. Retrieved February 15, 2011, from http://chandlerlibrary.org/kidsplace_booklists/fifthgrade.htm.

Heward, W. L. (2009). Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill.

Tompkins, G. E. (2010). Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach (5th ed.). New York, NY: Allyn & Bacon.

Thank you Thank you for all of for all of your timeyour time