Reading Wonders Program for Effective Common Core Instruction
Implement the Reading Wonders program designed to meet Common Core State Standards for Reading/Language Arts. This program focuses on building a strong reading foundation, accessing complex texts, and engaging in collaborative conversations to enhance student learning and achievement.
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Susan S. Silver Director of Curriculum and Instruction Monday, April 15, 2013
One teacher per grade level per elementary building = 20 Two 5thgrade and two 6thgrade teachers = 4 Reading Specialists = 5 Full day of professional development - February Implementation began March 4th
Houghton-Mifflin Series 2001 Writers Workshop Sitton Spelling Fundations - phonics Writing Comprehension Spelling Phonics
Student achievement data indicates achieving yearly annual progress (AYP) for whole group Disaggregated groups such as English Language Learners (ELL) and Special Education not making AYP Reading PSSA scores for proficient and advanced: Performance Goal for 2012 81% Performance Goal for 2013 91% Performance Goal for 2014 100%
Need a series: 1. aligned to the Common Core standards. 2. teaches to 21st century learning skills 3. addresses the ever present achievement gap 4. differentiates for a broader range of students, ESL, Special Education, Gifted
Reading Wonders is the first and only reading program Common Core State Standards for Reading/Language Arts. Combining research- based instruction with new tools to meet today s challenges, every component and every lesson is designed for effective and efficient CCSS instruction. the first and only reading program designed specifically for the
Building a strong reading foundation Accessing complex text Finding and using text evidence Engaging in collaborative conversations Writing to sources
Reading/Writing Workshop The Key to the CCSS Provides all core lessons in one place Answers every teacher s question, "What do I have to teach?" The key to all instruction A book of short reads to teach/model close reading First guided, collaborative practice of key skills Reading/Writing Workshop
Provides application of close reading Builds reading stamina Connects reading and writing
Four Levels: ELL, Approaching, On Four Levels: ELL, Approaching, On- -Level, and Beyond Level, and Beyond 1. Built Stretch students to the next level A plan for leveling up Resources designed for scaffolding Opportunities for writing with every leveled reader 1. Built- -in Acceleration Plan in Acceleration Plan
2. Literary Text Same topic Same vocabulary and comprehension skill Paired selection on the same topic for reading across texts 2. Literary Text 3. Informational Text Same content, different complexity levels Science/social studies content Paired selection on the same topic for reading across texts 3. Informational Text
Phonics Daily, explicit, and systematic instruction Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Phonics High-Frequency Words Practice and Application Engaging selections to practice skills in a connected text Digital and print resources for every phonics lesson! Sound spelling songs Word sort activities Phonics/spelling practice Phonics games Word study game Phonics Practice and Application
Write About Reading Write to deepen understanding Develop analytical writing skills Write to sources and research Write about reading every week, with every text Grammar and Spelling Develop mastery of grammar and language convention Weekly instruction Integrated into writing instruction Write About Reading Grammar and Spelling
Weekly Assessment Assess skills taught during the week Leveled weekly assessments provided Fresh reads to assess skills taught Multiple choice and constructed response items included Fluency Assessment (DIBELS) Uses fluency norms based on Hasbrouck and Tindal research Leveled passages included Goals and accuracy rates provided Suggested testing schedule provided for different groups Weekly Assessment Fluency Assessment (DIBELS)
Unit Assessment Assess skills taught in the unit Assess CCSS Includes multiple choice and constructed response Pencil-and-paper or online administration available Benchmark Assessment Assess achievement toward year-end goals Assess CCSS Includes multiple choice and constructed response Provides item analysis Unit Assessment Benchmark Assessment
Print Support your print program with digital content. Print- -minded? minded? Digital savvy? Support your digital program with print materials . Digital genius? Teach the entire program completely digitally. Digital savvy? Digital genius?
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