Week Fourteen Using Basal Reading Programs and Guided Reading April 20, 2009

Week FourteenUsing Basal Reading Programs and

Guided Reading April 20, 2009

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Objectives We will be able to:Identify the components of a balanced

literacy program Evaluate basal reading programs for

their strengths and weaknessesExtend and supplement basal reading

lessonsExplore teaching resources



AgendaAgenda Overview (3 min)Housekeeping (5 min)

AnnouncementsExploring Basals (45 min)

What are the components of a basal curriculum?Looking for strengths and cautionsSupplementing and extending lessons

Balanced Literacy Instruction (45 min)What does it look like?Model planning a guided reading lessonPractice planning

Break (10 min)Coming attractions (5 min)Literacy Exploration (60 min)

Beginning your exploration



AnnouncementsQuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressorare needed to see this picture.

End of semester CT forms:•On the merged SS TE 402 Angel site•Read the directions•Print out 3 forms:

•CT letter•CT evaluation form•CT Update form

•Return all forms plus your sign-in sheets with your CT’s signature to Brooke Stowers by May 1

Finals meeting:•Monday, May 4, 12:40 pm - 2:40 pm•Attendance is required for completion of the course









Basals Commercial reading programs Used in the majority of elementary school classrooms

Purpose: “To teach the skills and strategies that successful readers need using an organized program that includes grade-level reading selections, workbook practice assignments, and frequent testing (Tompkins, p. 340)



Basals Often full curriculums that include:

Anthology of literature (variety of genres) A scope and sequence for instruction organized in units or themes Scripted lessons for teachers Worksheets/Assignments that go with the stories Assessments for each unit/theme

They may also include: Supplementary materials that allow for cross content integration Word study/phonics programs Materials for centers or follow-up/extension activities

Today’s example: Open Courthttps://www.sraonline.com/oc_home.html?PHPSESSID=67802cc25b95ac81dcb483f075dd7fc1 Today’s exploration:

Phonics instruction (video) Reading program (teacher’s guide)



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Exploring BasalsWork with your field placement teaching partner

to explore the Basal curriculum guide for your grade level

Use the guiding questions to help with your exploration. Try to answer all of the questions.

Whole groupWhat are the benefits of basal reading

programs?What are the cautions?











BreakBreak

Return at: Return at: 10:50

Literacy Instruction in the Classroom - A BalanceMake time for:

Phonics/Word studyExplicit comprehension strategy instructionIndependent readingGuided reading*Read aloudsIndependent writingModeled, shared, interactive and guided writingExposure to varied literature (genres, text features, text

structures - to help with reading and writing)

Guided ReadingAllows for more differentiation than using the basalSmall groups who are reading books at their

instructional level with approximately 90-94% accuracy

Over 1-2 days they work their way through all stages of the reading process:PrereadingReadingRespondingExploring Applying



Guided Readingteacher and students interact with the text to help the students learn to use independent

reading strategies successfully and enhance meaning

•Prereading: preview the text, setting purposes

•Reading: first reading, teacher scaffolding

•Responding: making personal connections

•Exploring: strategy instruction, literary analysis, word work

•Applying: re-reading, using strategies and practicing vocabulary independently



Guided Reading

A strong guided reading lesson supports fluency, comprehension and word solving strategies.

Lessons are planned based on anecdotal and fluency data and are responsive to the instructional needs of students.

Key Idea:Guided reading groups are priceless times

for students to practice reading at their instructional level in a safe environment with needed support.



So how does it all fit together? Work with a partner or group to create a concept map of how it all fits together.

You can use any or all of the terms below to visually conceptualize your understanding of literacy learning:

phonics comprehension culture literature

genre writing reader response perspective

fluency concepts about print phonological awareness

vocabularycritical literacy new literacies discussion

community learning styles curriculum spelling

Motivation social action perspective interactive perspective

Background knowledge asset based thinking integration

Locus of control technology colleagues families

Recitation planning investment reading

Oral language listening communication

Literacy FrameworkLiteracy Framework









Coming Attractions - Week 15: Assessments and Literacy Exploration cont. Everyone reads:

No Readings! In the Field:

Keep up with participation logs Continue working with focus students

Next week: A little on assessments Work time for Wiki building

Upcoming Due Dates: Due Friday, 5/1:

Final notebook entry to Angel Option 1: Reflective writing summing up the semesterOption 2: Action plan for next year

Due Monday, 5/4: Final participation log to Angel (remember to include the 2 small group mini-lessons)

Final Exam date Monday, May 4, 12:40 - 2:40 224 EH Course Evaluations and Wiki Sharing









Investigating Literacy Resources We’re building a resource Wiki!

http://msuresourcesforteaching.pbwiki.com/ Read the directions on the Wiki, begin to find your resources to

post on the Wiki. Groups:

Classroom management strategies: Lindsay P., Mandy, Katie K., Rachael A. Building Classroom Community: Kati H., Colleen C., Kelley Working with Parents and Families: Tim, Brandon, Paula, Melissa Reading Comprehension: Lisa, Tiffany, Ally W. Writing: Colleen G., Janie, Lyndsay Learning Centers: Shannon, Lauren, Jessica Differentiation: Julie, Liz, Gina Emergent Literacy: Katalin, Alison B. Book clubs/Literature Circles: Sara, Rachel W. , Andrea B.

http://msuresourcesforteaching.pbwiki.com/

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Week Fourteen Using Basal Reading Programs and Guided Reading April 20, 2009