https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit In developing this toolkit, I considered the needs of my building as well as the areas in which I am hoping to gain more understanding. This toolkit includes a combination of videos, articles, blog posts, and course modules from companies such as Keys to Literacy and Reading Rockets. My hope is to use these resources not only to continue my own knowledge, but to share with my staff as well. en-us 2021-08-05 17:24:07 UTC 2021-08-09 20:55:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673253556 Dr. Sharon Walpole highlights the importance of appropriate comprehension instruction and the key elements to ensuring student development in this critical area of reading instruction. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673253556 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673257826 This course module is part of the Reading 101 series from Reading Rockets. This section outlines the four types of vocabulary and how to assess skills related to vocabulary in struggling readers. It offers a review of how to teach vocabulary both directly and indirectly as well as instruction options in various vocabulary skills. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673257826 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673259864 Joan Sedita gives an overview of the steps involved in the Key Vocabulary Routine from Keys to Literacy, including how and why they should be used in all classrooms. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673259864 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673262792 Tim Shanahan offers a succint view of the five most critical elements of effectively teaching vocabulary in the classroom. These include developing rich meaning, emphasizing connections, increasing word usage, reviewing, and involving students in the vocabulary selection process.  ]]> 2021-08-09 19:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673262792 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673271674 Dr. Louisa Moats discusses the importance of spelling instruction for all students and how teaching patterns and accuracy in spelling assists in developing both reading composition writing skills. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673271674 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673276992 Denise Eide, author of Uncovering the Logic of English, discusses the importance of teaching spelling rules and phonograms to sutdents to help them learn to read and spell. She argues that the English language is a complex code that needs to be taught explicitly and systematically, using sounds rather than letters and sight words. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673276992 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673279188 The blog post from Joan Sedita offers information related specifically to remediation or literacy intervention for older students. As a Reading and Writing Specialist in a grade 6-8 school, this post served as a helpful reminder of what is most beneficial and important for older students and what interventions are needed to help students grow and develop their reading skills. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673279188 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673279564 This Facebook group is a community of educators dedicated to the Science of Reading. This group is a place to find resources, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of the Science of Reading. It has provided a wealth of information for me so far and I will continue to refer back to it as I move forward. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673279564 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673281627 In this blog post, Joan Sedita discusses the significance of previewing unknown vocabulary in a text before reading. She references the need for students to possess solid background knowledge (also discussed in a blog post under the Comprehension section), and previewing unknown or confusing vocabulary is one way to achieve that. She offers strategies such as the Word Knowledge Checklist as a possible previewing activity. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673281627 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673284677 Joan Sedita's blog post discusses the importance of teaching vocabulary through word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and root words). This blog posts addresses the need for that instruction and offers various strategies for teaching morphology in the classroom through activities aligned with the Keys to Vocabulary program. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673284677 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673284966 Joan Sedita's blog post references a number of resources including an article published in The Atlantic on the lack of reading improvement over the past 20 years and various experts' reactions to that article. She, and experts Willingham and Shanahan, posit that background knowledge and vocabulary is critical to truly achieving reading comprehension, as writers leave out many of the basic details, assuming that the reader already understands. This article reinforces the idea that in order to assist students in reading comprehension, educators must first ensure that background knowledge and vocabulary needs are met. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673284966 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673286035 This article from Reading Rockets addresses the importance of teaching comprehension from an early age. It offers nine tips to help engage students in comprehension, strategies that can be used to improve those skills, and what parents specifically can do to actively support the process. ]]> 2021-08-09 19:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673286035 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673287280 In this blog post, literacy expert Dr. Timothy Shanahan addresses a teacher question specific to reading comprehension assessment. He refers to the fact that unlike many other elements of reading, comprehension is often not repeatable as it is highly dependent on the text and its factors. He makes recommendations to evaluate a student's comprehension abilities by keeping track across various text types and complexities. ]]> 2021-08-09 20:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673287280 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673288982 This course module is part of the series from Reading Rockets titled Reading 101: A Guide to Teaching Reading and Writing. Included in the Assessment module is an introduction, a detailed overview of the different kinds of assessments, a review of the different reading profiles, and examples of assessments in each of the foundational reading areas. Also included is a pretest, many articles and videos, and a post-test to evaluate learning throughout the module. ]]> 2021-08-09 20:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673288982 masureeliza https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673289827 As someone who will be in charge of remedial reading programming, this evaluation guide from Reading Rockets could be especially useful. While we currently have programming in place, we know that programs and needs change and having this resource to refer back to when deciding on new programs for our school will be essential.]]> 2021-08-09 20:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/masureeliza/RemedialReadingToolkit/wish/1673289827