EPMS Structured Literacy

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Structured Literacy

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Welcome!

7. Where do I Fall in Structured Literacy

1. Why are we Here?

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2. Background Knowledge

3. Definition

8. Group Work

4. Structured Literacy vs. Science of Reading

9. Instruction

10. Strategies

5. But I'm Not a Reading Teacher

11. Examples

6. What are You Already Doing?

12. Thanks

Why are we here?

I'm not a reading teacher, why do I have to be here?

Structured Literacy was developed by the International Dyslexia Association

What is Dyslexia?

Background Knowledge

The Structured Literacy Program was developed by research conducted by the International Dyslexia Association. The Science of Reading is the basis of that research. The Science of Reading goes into depth explaining the research that has gone into what occurs in the brain during reading.

Fully developed between ages 11-13 (around puberty)

Fully developed between ages 25-30

Fully developed around age 20

Fully developed around age 25

Sedita, J. (2020, April 8). How the brain learns to read. Keys to Literacy. Retrieved May 4, 2023, from https://keystoliteracy.com/blog/how-the-brain-learns-to-read/

Background Knowledge

What do you already know?Let's understand the "why"?

Definition

What IS Structured Literacy?Go through a breakdown of the PA Department of Education definition of Structured Literacy for Act 49

Science of Reading vs. structured Literacy

Science of Reading

Structured Literacy

Structured Literacy is the HOW:The approach to teaching reading based on the research.

The Science of Reading is the WHY: The research behind the NEED for structured literacy in EVERY classroom.

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But I'm not a reading teacher

Integrates Listening, Speaking, Reading, Spelling and Writing

Science Writing Standards 6-12

Math Literacy Standards

Science Reading Standards 6-12

Content Specific Academic Standards Primary-12

English Standards 6-12

SS Writing Standards 6-12

SS Reading Standards 6-12

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This isn't new... What is something you are already doing to support Structured Literacy in class

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Structured Literacy

Where do I fall in the process?

In groups, go through the following slides and complete the activities that follow:

Break into groups

Create a name for your group. Use when you answer the different activities within this section.

Take a look at the following resources and answer the questions on the designated place on the wall. Label your answer with your team name.

word recognition

Language

Take a look at the following resources and choose at least 2 from each category that you would like to incorporate into your instruction and add to the Padlet.

word recognition

Language

Vocabulary

Cross Curricular Vocabulary Strategies

decoding

Phonological Awareness Decoding, and Sight Word Strategies

Comprehension

Cross Curricular Comprehension Strategies

word recognition

Language

Vocabulary

Examples

decoding

Examples

Comprehension

Examples

Any Better?

This was a LOT of information, BUT how are you feeling about your understanding of Structured Literacy now?

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Examples of Explicit Comprehension Instruction

Primary and Secondary Examples (focus-Vocabulary)

Examples also include a playlist of Literacy Snippet tutorial videos that model instructional practices in literacy strategies.

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Examples of Explicit Phonics Instruction

Examples also include a playlist of Literacy Snippet tutorial videos that model instructional practices in literacy strategies.

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Florida Center for Reading Research

Tools 4 Reading

Intervention Central

iReady

Phonics for Reading

Phonics Instruction-Research Based Approach

Graphic Organizers

Jigsaw

Summarizing

Reciprocal Teaching

Background Knowledge

Close Reading

Cornell Notes

Sketchnotes

Examples of Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

Based on Strategies: May differentiate through Word Choice

Examples also include a playlist of Literacy Snippet tutorial videos that model instructional practices in literacy strategies.

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