Workshop 1

(9:00 am -10:00 am)​​

How English Works and Effective Teaching Methods

Description:  Let's create a common understanding of how English works so that we create a cohesive schoo0l-wide approach to teaching reading and writing

• the 7 syllable types​

• how the spelling rules make sense when viewing through the lens of syllable types

• resolving sound confusions

• structured literacy drills for all grades​

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Break

(10:00 am - 10:15 am)​

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Workshop 2

(10:15 am - 12:00 am)

School-wide Reading "Word Work" Strategies 

• abandon 3 Cueing System

• decoding is #1 strategy. How to deal with "sticky" words: blending drill, magnetic letter tile drill for reading and spelling.  

• tech. tools that support struggling readers

• find and fill the phoneme gaps - how to use Dibels

• solve Vowel Confusion

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Morning Session Resources

Prezi Presentation on How English Works

Literacy Handouts

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