An Introduction to Literacy Stations
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Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt is a great story for anyone who is afraid of change. Administrators and literacy coaches can use this book as a way to connect with teachers about how scary, yet freeing change can be.
The Big Picture: THE READING BLOCK
Focus instruction around the 5 components of reading
Use the island graphic to explain to students that everything that happens during the reading block will come from one of these components: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension.
Nadine Gilkison’s PPT on the Islands of Literacy
Black & White island graphic | Google Slides
Video clips of all three components of the reading block.
The Big Picture: EXPECTATIONS
Anchor Charts help to establish routines
Teach your students how to have an appropriate voice level during the reading block by building anchor charts.
Adjust volume with
Decibella and her 6-inch Voice.
Manage conversations with
Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker.
Deal with interruptions with
My Mouth is a Volcano!
Chart Sense is a fabulous resource of reading mini-lessons organized by the standards. Each lesson includes a suggested anchor chart.
