Decodable Texts in Small Groups: Putting it All Together

Description

Do you want to learn how to seamlessly plan and execute lessons that span before, during, and after reading with decodable texts? Research indicates that effective reading instruction involves a cohesive plan that incorporates pre-reading preparation, interactive reading practices, and post-reading reinforcement to maximize student learning and retention. Join Rachel Scott for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we lean on Wiley Blevins' book "Choosing and Using Decodable Texts" to select one target skill within a connected decodable text and model the entire planning process from start to finish. Each piece will contribute to the learner's ability to decode words with the target feature, quickly recognize high-frequency words, and read fluently. 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 plan an entire small group lesson using a decodable text efficiently and effectively.

Objectives

1. Recall the steps involved in planning and executing a comprehensive reading lesson with decodable texts.
2. Understand the importance of a cohesive instructional approach that spans before, during, and after reading activities.
3. Apply the strategies learned to plan and implement small group reading lessons that focus on a single target skill.
4. Analyze your reading instruction's effectiveness by assessing student engagement and learning outcomes at each stage of the lesson.
5. Evaluate your instructional practices and identify areas for improvement to enhance the effectiveness of your small group reading sessions.
6. Develop a detailed lesson plan that integrates before, during, and after reading activities, tailored to the needs of your students, and focused on a specific target skill.

Key Take Aways

• Learn how to select an appropriate target skill for your small group reading sessions, ensuring focused and effective instruction.
• Discover strategies for preparing students before reading, including phonemic awareness exercises and vocabulary preview.
• Explore interactive reading techniques that keep students engaged and provide immediate feedback and support.
• Understand how to plan follow-up activities that reinforce and extend learning, such as word work and comprehension discussions.