Ch 13

Impact of Literacy on Academic Success

  • Literacy plays a crucial role in academic success.

  • Notable Quotes:

    • "Once you learn to read, you will forever be free." - Frederick Douglass

    • "The more that you read the more things that you'll know. The more things that you'll know the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss

    • "There is more treasure in books than all the pirates loot on Treasure Island." - Walt Disney

Approaches to Reading Instruction

  • Various approaches to literacy instruction include:

    • Basal or Leveled Textbooks

    • Whole Language

    • Phonics Instruction

    • Reading Recovery

    • Direct Instruction

    • Code Emphasis Approaches

    • Universal Design for Learning

Importance of Classroom Aesthetics

  • Utilize classroom walls as instructional materials and resources:

    • Writing Wall:

      • Traits of good writers.

      • Genre chart (color-coded).

      • Rubric for assessments.

      • Posters supporting opinion pieces.

    • Reading Focus Wall:

      • Big ideas, spelling, vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, essential questions.

      • Tools to understand key concepts such as character development.

      • Color-coded vocabulary and grammar tasks.

  • Use of interactive teaching tools, such as easels for collaborative writing.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Literacy

  • CCSS covers English language arts and literacy across disciplines:

    • Applicable for multiple subject credentials, recognizing every subject teacher as a teacher of literacy.

  • Structure of the Standards:

    • Grade level bands emphasizing progression of skills.

  • Key Components:

    • College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards:

      • Key ideas and details

      • Craft and structure

      • Integration of knowledge and ideas

      • Range of reading and level of text complexity.

Reading Standards

Reading Literature (RL)

  • Focus on fiction and creative writing styles.

  • Example of skill progression across grades:

    • Kindergarten: Ask and answer questions with prompts.

    • 1st Grade: Independent questioning about key details.

    • 2nd Grade: Complex inquiries into text details.

Reading Informational Text (RI)

  • Focus on nonfiction, such as articles and textbooks.

  • Skill similarity across grades with increasing complexity.

Foundational Skills in Literacy

  • Print Concepts: Understanding of the organization and features of print.

  • Phonological Awareness: Awareness of sounds and sound patterns in words.

  • Phonics and Word Recognition: Critical skills for early readers.

  • Fluency: Progression toward reading with speed and accuracy.

Writing Standards

  • Types of writing and skill development over time:

    • Research projects, shared writing, and genre exposure.

  • Development of narrative, argument, and informative writing skills.

Speaking and Listening Standards

  • Involve collaborative conversations across diverse groups.

  • Overlap with English language development (ELD) standards.

Language Standards

  • Focus on grammar, conventions, and print formats:

    • Emphasize both length and progression by grade.

    • Relevant for all students, including English language learners.

Text Complexity and Genre

  • Standards for text complexity differ by genre and grade level:

    • Ensures students engage with appropriate readings for their level.

Conclusion

  • Importance of understanding literacy standards for effective teaching:

    • Review and plan according to standards while preparing lessons.

    • Ensure literacy instruction is integrated across all subject areas.