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juliebwise |
William G. Brozo
Jun 12 2011, 10:21 PM EDT
What are the common core principles that guide responsive literacy practices to meet the range of abilities, interests, and cultures of adolescents?
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William G. Brozo
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SlatonM |
1. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:20 PM EDT
I think that the research on the summer slide that Dr. Brozo just talked about also says that by reading just 6 books during the summer vacation has a huge impact on halting the summer slide. Therefore, we need to make sure that ALL children have access to at least 6 books before our students leave the classroom for the summer vacation.
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Almqukat |
2. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:28 PM EDT
"Literacy instruction must continue past the 3rd grade and extend in K-12 curriculum." This quote that he shared is so KEY to the success of all students! So often we think that reading instruction is only taught at the primary level and once students are past 3rd grade we lose the reading instruction mentality and focus on our content of teaching and the textbooks we use. When students in higher grade levels struggle in reading the primary teachers tend to be blamed or looked negatively on due to the students lack of success. K-12 teachers all need to be aware of the importance of literacy instruction and how it appropriately and effectively fits into their content area.
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BarbaraPeachey |
3. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:28 PM EDT
Dr. Brozo's discussion on the connection of vocabulary knowledge and success takes me back to the PSU institute last summer and some of the excellent presentations we had on vocabulary acquisition and instruction. As a 6th grade teacher, I totally buy into the need for developing content area vocabulary for students in order for them to learn the subject matter. I am often surprised at some of the content vocabulary kids don't know, and I believe in the value of taking the time to pre teach key terms. The importance of a broad vocabulary can not be emphasized enough!
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sharonrfrey |
4. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:29 PM EDT
I love the idea of doing RtII in secondary education but I am surprised to hear Brozo talk so much about it. Before today I was under the understanding that RtII was not an option at that level. The thought in my district is that RtII stops at 6th grade!
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megsnell |
5. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:30 PM EDT
In my work with 4th-6th grade struggling readers, I have found lack of vocabulary knowledge to be one of the biggest impediments to comprehension. I have used the Vocabulary Awareness tool and have found it to be quite helpful--uncovers lots of student misconceptions as well as informing teachers of what is completely unknown.
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KristinHahn |
6. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:31 PM EDT
I really like the bubble map and cloze maze ideas. I can see using them in my classes next year.
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carriemarvis |
7. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:32 PM EDT
The number of books in a child's home correlates to his/her reading ability...this is so true! At our school, we hold many reading workshops both during and after school to provide children with books to take home. We also provide their parents with some knowledge of how to use those books effectively to enrich their child's reading experience at home.
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Andreachiccarine |
8. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:34 PM EDT
As a sixth grade teacher I believe that addressing the concerns of literacy instruction not meeting the needs of adolescents and overcoming the “slump” is very important. Classroom based screening versus universal screening is better suited to develop instruction based on individual needs. The idea of assessing content areas literacy seems like a great way to determine how reading ability may affect their success in that content area. My only concern is when, or how is that “math” or “history” teacher going to address the literacy based needs they find with their assessments? Progress monitoring in the next necessary principle of responsive literature. Great examples were provided, but again the teachers at this level need to be trained on how to create and also implement instruction, which will address the needs identified from the assessments. Lastly, differentiated instruction in the tier one setting is important just as it is in earlier grades. Although to improve literacy, a content area teacher would have to plan differentiation for their subject area, as well as literacy. Collaboration between educators and a rich literate school culture are a must for this system to work… Do you find this valuable? |
JodieLauber |
9. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:36 PM EDT
I think SSR is very important...even as a first grade teacher. We build up stamina for SSR beginning at the start of the year, as first graders struggle with this. I find that when the students see me reading silently during SSR, it really impacts them. As a class, we even take a few minutes to talk about the great books we have been reading. This builds excitement about reading!
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kimcanfield |
10. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:37 PM EDT
I loved the Vocabulary Self-Awareness forms for assessing vocabulary in the content areas. I think this would be a great way for students to determine their understanding of a term and add to the columns as they increase their understanding. Students become more accountable for their learning when tools such as this are utilized.
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peggybaum |
11. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:37 PM EDT
I can use the Close/Maze passage activity at the primary level as a nonfiction activity. I could use this to assess the students' understanding of the content as well as a literacy tool.
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melanieheuer |
12. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:37 PM EDT
The fact that literacy instruction continues K-12 is so true! So many times teachers think that once "reading time" is over then the students who struggle with reading will magically be able to read the S.S. book and be able to answer all the questions. We need to teach them how to read in the content areas. I liked the bubble map and the cloze maze ideas as well.
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katiefry |
13. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:38 PM EDT
Dr. Brozo has some great strategies for secondary students. When he showed the content inventory, I thought he mean to inventory a student's interest so to encourage a student to read in his/her interest area. However, the inventory he showed could be used aas adiagnostic tool. The idea of SSR time in the secondary setting may be beneficial if set up properly. I could see it being more beneficial than at early elementary level.
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mandywolfe |
14. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:39 PM EDT
One of the first things that Bill Brozo mentioned was that literacy instruction needs to continue past grade 3. In our district, all HS teachers have been trained in Reading Apprenticeship to integrate literacy instruction with content instruction. I think it is great, but I also hope that there will be continued support and professional development for these teachers. These highly trained and supported teachers will be able to prevent students' literacy struggles.
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JimSnelbaker |
15. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:40 PM EDT
It makes sense to assess students' reading ability by utilizing the actual textbooks they will be using during the course of the day. Afterall, this is where a lot of their time will be spent with literacy.
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mandywolfe |
16. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:41 PM EDT
We run a summer reading program for our struggling 2nd grade readers through the mail. Each week, the students receive a new book in the mail to keep. They add 10 new books to their home libraries and are highly motivated because of the mail. From past years we know that this has helped the students maintain their reading skills during the summer.
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KirstyHouck |
17. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:41 PM EDT
I love that Dr. Brock is providing some solid content literacy strategies for the secondary level. As a science teacher I am often faced with many of my students struggling with content literacy because they are dealing with problems in their overall literacy skills. I also think it is so important to realize that "school culture is the true Tier 1 of RTI". 100% commitment is required for success to take place.
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rose_spangler |
18. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:41 PM EDT
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He's obviously a visual learner as well. His use of graphic organizers is excellent. It isn't overcrowded or confusing. It isvery simple and clear. Do you find this valuable? |
CoreyBittle |
19. RE: William G. Brozo
Jun 20 2011, 2:42 PM EDT
I like Dr. Brozo's concept of reading. Students of all ages should be required to read more often then what they currently do. The higher level students will be ones who are reading more often and reading the genre's they are interested in.
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