Literacy Strategies by Keila Scott https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2 Effective activities and strategies to use in the classroom! en-us 2017-09-30 02:40:53 UTC 2025-11-19 02:19:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Preview The Book First! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192635569 Description: Instead of jumping right into reading a book with your young one, preview the book to ensure the child gets the most out of the text. Look at the cover and illustrations. Ask and answer questions.
Advantages: Gets the child excited to read the text. Allows for a fuller understanding of the moral or concept of the book.
Disadvantages: Can sometimes loose the attention of the younger children.
http://www.ourkids.net/blog/early-literacy-strategies-26529/]]> 2017-09-30 02:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192635569 Model Proper Reading Mechanics kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192635830 Description: This is a great way to educate the child on proper reading! Flipping pages right to left may need to be shown to your child to ensure they know the proper way to read a book. Use your finger to show your child left to right scrolling while reading. Point out that you always start on the left hand side of the book, then move to the right hand side.
Advantage: Teaches the correct way to read a book!
Disadvantages: An adult could accidentally model an improper way to read or understand a book.
http://www.ourkids.net/blog/early-literacy-strategies-26529/]]> 2017-09-30 02:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192635830 Plant Words During The Preview kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192635946 Description:  As you’re preparing a child to read a book to you, during the preview you’ll probably spot some words that your child may be unfamiliar with. So ‘plant it’ in his or her head as you look through the book.
Advantage: This technique allows the child to become familiar with certain words they  may not have come across yet. This allows them to understand the text more efficiently.
Disadvantage: I don't see any disadvantage for this technique! http://www.readingrockets.org/]]> 2017-09-30 02:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192635946 Use Picture Cues: kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636050 Description: Always use picture cues! It’s using a different strategy to decode a word. For example, if your reader is sounding out ‘c-c-c’ and not getting to ‘cat’ – point to the picture and say ‘what is that?’. It will help him to ‘read’ using not only words but also the picture cues. Builds confidence and skills in looking not just at text but at the whole book.
Advantage: Allows the child to figure out the word on their  own with little help from an adult. Builds confidence and a want to keep reading.
Disadvantage: Children could be come more focused on relying on pictures for word advice instead of learning to read the word through spelling. Other than that I thought this strategy was very effective!
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]]> 2017-09-30 02:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636050 You read, then I read kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636183 Description:When a text is difficult but your child want to try, give them a break by doing a ‘you read, then I read’ strategy. This often works too when your eager reader becomes tired halfway through the book, but wants to continue and finish. You read one page, they read the next.
Advantages: It gives them a mental break, and helps to build confidence.
Disadvantages: I couldn't find a disadvantage for this strategy. This is a great way to model proper reading!

http://www.readingrockets.org/]]> 2017-09-30 03:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636183 Read A-loud kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636268 Description: This strategy is a great way to model proper reading. These also allow bring acting a theatrics to the text. It brings the story to life!
Advantages: Grabs the attention of the students and gets them excited to read!
Disadvantages: Takes away from personal reading practice for the children.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/8-strategies-preschool-ells-language-and-literacy-development]]> 2017-09-30 03:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636268 Acting out the text kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636357 Description: This strategy allows for the teacher to bring theatrics into the classroom. After reading the book, have the students act out what they read or understood from the text.
Advantage: Allows for a hook and keeps the children's attention. Is a great way to get up and get the wiggles out.
Disadvantage: Could take away from the importance of reading and direct the kids attention to only acting.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/8-strategies-preschool-ells-language-and-literacy-development]]> 2017-09-30 03:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636357 Graphic Organizer kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636538 Description: Have students fill out a graphic organizer after reading a text. This allows for the students to lay out their thoughts on to paper.
Advantages: Allows the students to become more organized. Helps students to understand what was read.
Disadvantage: Can be time consuming!
https://www.earlymoments.com/promoting-literacy-and-a-love-of-reading/]]> 2017-09-30 03:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636538 Reading Outside of Books kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636659 Description:  Throughout a typical day, there are hundreds of opportunities to recognize words and phrases. Challenge the child to find new ways for reading, whether it’s a billboard, newspaper, cereal box, or storefront sign.
Advantage: This will help your child grasp the significance of reading in the real world and give him a chance to apply what he’s learned.
Disadvantage: No disadvantages found for this strategy!
https://www.earlymoments.com/promoting-literacy-and-a-love-of-reading/]]> 2017-09-30 03:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636659 Word Wall kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636725 Description: This strategy is when common words and phrases are posted on a board daily of the students to look at for reference and review.
Advantage: Allows for memorization through sight of common spelling words. Can enhance vocabulary.
Disadvantage: Can distract students in the classroom.
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/word_walls]]> 2017-09-30 03:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/192636725 Set a Reading Challenge! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202984872 Description: Set a certain challenge and/or goal for the students to meet by a certain time and date in the year. Allow for rewards if the goal is met. This is also a great way to get the family involved. Parents can use this method at home with their children as well.
Advantages: Gets the student excited about reading! Gives them a personal goal to accomplish.
Disadvantages: Some students may unfortunately only being reading for the reward. This could possibly lead to lying about previous book finished.
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/08/ten-ways-improve-student-literacy]]> 2017-11-02 16:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202984872 Create a Reading Wall! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202986947 Description: Small pieces of colored card can be pinned to a board showing the name of the teacher or student, what they are  currently reading and a sentence about the book. Fill the classroom up with books to promote reading! Parents could also do this at home by filling up a wall with great books to promote reading. Parents could also simply introduce new and interesting books to their child to get them excited and curious to read.
Advantages: Promotes reading and gives ideas for books to read!
Disadvantages: I didn't find anything wrong with this other than it might be a little distracting to the students during class time.
 https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/08/ten-ways-improve-student-literacy]]> 2017-11-02 16:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202986947 Read Short Stories kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202990055 Description: The short story strategy is brilliant because it ensures students can be engaged without investing too much time or energy! Family members could also use this strategy at home by finding short stories or articles that are attention grabbing to draw the child in and get them excited to read more.
Advantages: Grabs there attention and promotes interest in reading!
Disadvantages: May take away from reading longer books and passages.
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/08/ten-ways-improve-student-literacy]]> 2017-11-02 16:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202990055 Word Carpet kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202992142 Description: A speaking and listening activity that never fails is the word carpet, and it fits any age and text. You use the text to showcase good examples of describing a scene and write them on large pieces of card. The children are asked to contribute some descriptive words and phrases of their own and write these on pieces of card as well. You can add your own words that you would like the children to learn.Once the cards are finished lay out the card on the carpet and discuss as a class!
Advantages: Makes reading and understanding concepts form the text fun and entertaining. Family involvement would also be easy! Parents could do this strategy at home before bed! Its a perfect strategy for at home and in the classroom!
Disadvantages: Could take away from the actual reading part of the activity. Could be distracting.
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/08/ten-ways-improve-student-literacy]]> 2017-11-02 16:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202992142 Make Reading Habits! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202994712 Description: Simply allow for 10-20 minutes a day for free reading. This gives the students routine with reading books. This can also be done at home. Allow for 20 minutes before bedtime to read to the child or allow for independent reading.
Advantages: Gives the students routine and sometimes is what the students look forward to the most from a school day!
Disadvantages: There will always be those few students who pretend to read and just sit there. But overall this strategy is very beneficial.
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/08/ten-ways-improve-student-literacy]]> 2017-11-02 16:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202994712 Use Role Play! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202997119 Description: After reading a story or text, have the students participate in acting out what they read! This will allow for the teacher as well as the peers understand what the reader was able to understand from the text. Parent s can also allow for reading and acting it out after as well. Super easy but beneficial way to involve children and excite them!
Advantages: Is another way to excited the children and get the wanting to read and understand what is happening in the text.
Disadvantages: I didn't see any disadvantages for this strategy!
https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/may/08/ten-ways-improve-student-literacy]]> 2017-11-02 16:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202997119 Set up a Separate Library for Take -Home Books! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202999843 Description: Borrow, request or purchase plastic bins to store your take-home library. Put these bins in a separate area of the classroom where you and your students can access them easily. For consistency and predictability, make sure take-home books are part of the everyday routine.
Advantages: Students can take home books they are interested in to their home to continue reading.
Disadvantages: Some books may get ruined or lost in the take-home process.
https://www.weareteachers.com/literacy-at-home/]]> 2017-11-02 16:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/202999843 Label the Books around the Classroom and at Home! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/203001352 Description:
Use stickers to add a genre and/or level on each book. These labels will help students choose the right book and help parents identify what kind of book they are reading. Also, put your name inside each book to ensure that it finds its way back to the classroom. You could use a marker, a sticker or even get fancy with a stamp!
Advantages: Give the students a overall concept of what book they will be reading.
Disadvantages: Found no disadvantages for this strategy!
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]]> 2017-11-02 16:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/203001352 Take home book checkout system kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/203002519 Description: Use a plain business envelope for each of your students, label them with student names and laminate them to be sure they last. You can also use gallon plastic bags or purchase special bags for this purpose. You’ll be sliding one or two take-home books into this envelope every day for safe travels in your students’ backpacks.
Advantages: Is a way for students to know what books they are given to read and allows for them to bring it home with them!
Disadvantages: Book could be lost or ruined.
https://www.weareteachers.com/literacy-at-home/]]> 2017-11-02 16:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/203002519 Simply Model Good Reading! kescott4s https://padlet.com/kescott4s/qw23ftr9pct2/wish/203003666 Description: Read aloud to the class often. Teach them the appropriate way to read an understand the text. Consider inviting parents in for a morning or evening of reading to their children. This would be a great time to share some strategies they can practice right then and there.
Advantages: Students learn of the proper way to read and understand what they read. Parents can do this at home as well!
Disadvantages: There were no disadvantages for this strategy!
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