Summary
This dynamic video demonstrates powerful instructional strategies in K-5 classrooms for teaching: the core content curriculum, guided reading, phonics and word study, read aloud, modeled writing, guided writing, independent work. Provides teachers with the know-how for implementing the components of an effective literacy program, and accelerating below-grade level readers & writers.
Video Outline and Contents
This video demonstrates best practices and effective instructional techniques for teaching the components of a powerful literacy program. You will be viewing reading and writing instruction in K-5 classrooms at award-winning elementary school in Southern California. Numerous practical strategies and techniques across grade levels are demonstrated for teaching:
The Core (9.5 minutes): Everyone reading from same text using a variety of strategies and techniques, including some of the following:
- Use of graphic organizers
- Content questioning
- Independent, partner, and buddy reading
- Choral/unison reading
- Teacher-guided analysis of text
- Silent reading and signaling
- Listening post/books on tape
Phonics and Word Study (6 min.)
- Whole classroom strategies
- Small group strategies
Read Aloud (3 min.)
Sustained Silent Reading (2 min.)
Guided Reading (12.5 min.)
- Emergent reader strategies
- Beginning/early level reader strategies
- Fluent readers (or for below-grade level readers)
Modeled Writing (9.5 min.)
- 1st grade level strategies
- 3rd grade level strategies
- 4th grade level strategies
Guided Writing (9.5 min.)
- Emergent writer strategies
- 2nd grade demonstration of strategies
- 5th grade demonstration of strategies
Independent Work (4.5 minutes)
