Decodable Texts in Small Groups: During Reading Strategies
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Master during-reading strategies for decodable texts in small groups. Learn to provide real-time feedback and build decoding skills.
Description
Do you want to ensure your students are fully engaged and supported while reading decodable texts? Research indicates that providing immediate feedback and guidance during reading is crucial for helping students develop accurate decoding skills and confidence. Join Rachel Scott for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we lean on Wiley Blevins’ book “Choosing and Using Decodable Texts” to explore practical "during-reading" routines that can be used in small groups. Rachel will focus specifically on how teachers can help initiate the first read, provide real-time feedback, check comprehension, develop fluency, and retell/write. Get ready to maximize the effectiveness of your small group reading sessions with decodable texts! Rachel’s expertise as a literacy instructional specialist will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to understand, plan, and implement successful "during-reading" routines in a small group using decodable texts.
This is workshop two of four for the series titled “Decodable Texts: Tools and Strategies for Small Group Instruction.”
Objectives
- Recall key strategies for supporting students during the reading of decodable texts.
- Understand the importance of immediate feedback and interactive reading practices in developing decoding skills.
- Apply guiding questions and decoding strategies in your small group reading sessions to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Analyze the effectiveness of different "during reading" strategies in improving students' decoding and reading fluency.
- Evaluate your current reading practices and identify areas for improvement based on best practices and research findings.
- Develop a comprehensive plan for implementing effective "during reading" strategies in your small group sessions, tailored to the needs of your students.
Key Take Aways
- Learn how to give timely and constructive feedback to help students correct mistakes and build decoding accuracy.
- Discover how to use guiding questions to enhance comprehension and keep students engaged with the text.
- Explore practical strategies for helping students decode unfamiliar words during reading, promoting self-reliance and confidence.
- Understand the importance of interactive reading and how to implement techniques that involve all students actively in the reading process.
Workshop Details
While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to four continuing education credits.
Special Technology Instructions
Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.
Assessment
Participants will complete the video module AND an online exam to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.
Course Content
- Video: Small Groups with Decodable Texts: During Reading
- Exam: Decodable Texts in Small Groups: During Reading Strategies
Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott serves as the K-5 Literacy Instructional Specialist at Frostwood Elementary in Houston, Texas. With a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, she has spent four years leading literacy initiatives at the district level, guiding a team of literacy coaches through a district-wide overhaul of literacy instructional practices. Rachel’s commitment to literacy was further ignited after completing the Texas Reading Academies and IMSE Orton Gillingham Training. Through her work on campus, at the district level, and in online presentations, Rachel tirelessly works to bolster teacher confidence and proficiency in primary literacy skills. Her passion and expertise make her an invaluable resource for educators seeking to elevate their literacy instruction.
Specializes In: Literacy Instructional Specialist
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