Literacy Retreat 2019
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Model Literacy Lessons that Move Students Toward Mastery
Best-Practice Instruction
Teach literacy skills within whole-class lessons
Puff Up the Pre-Write Lesson Resources
Identify the 4 steps of a mini-lesson
STEP 1: Puff Up the Pre-Write
STEP 2: Puff Up the Pre-Write
STEP 3: Puff Up the Pre-Write
STEP 4: Puff Up the Pre-Write
STEP 1: Purpose of Annotation
STEP 2: Purpose of Annotation
STEP 3: Purpose of Annotation
STEP 4: Purpose of Annotation
Instruction Includes models
Model— the noun
Reveal excellent examples of writing
Model— the verb
Provide instruction in multiple layers
Read the research in support of Think Alouds
Use “I” language
Use Think Aloud cards during mini-lessons.
Single Set | Set of 8 | Template
Classroom space & teaching logistics
Establish procedures to support effective and efficient instruction
Release responsibility
Identify who is doing the work
Shift the cognitive load
Day 1, Step 1
Day 2, Step 1
Day 3, Step 1
Day 1, Step 2
Day 2, Step 2
Day 2, Step 2
Day 1, Step 3
Day 2, Step 3
Day 3, Step 3
Day 1, Step 4
Day 2, Step 4
Day 3, Step 4
