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=__ GSD's Literacy First Initiative __=


 * __ [|__Literacy First Initiative Analysis__] __
 * __ [|__Literacy Analysis Teacher Survey__] __
 * __ [|__Literacy Standards of Practice__] __
 * __ [|__Literacy Look Fors: Engagement and Stamina__] __
 * __ [|__Units of Study: Contents and Overview__] __

__ Initial presentations __

 * __[|Reading Workshop K-2 Part 2 - Beth]__

Allington article regarding struggling readers
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__Gradual Release Information__
Read an article and then viewed this video of a class involved in learning by doing, including "grappling" with the content of a fifth grade math lesson. This quote from the article was of particular interest to me as it certainly relates to workshop in terms of the I Do, We Do, You Do gradual release model but also in terms of the importance of our students having a growth mindset.


 * "As Giselle and her class illustrate, students often don't need us to teach them new skills. They need us to give them opportunities to acquire those skills. At the same time, many students have been afflicted with **[|**learned helplessness**]**, so be prepared for some pushback when you first pull back. But don't give in. Wean students off their dependence on you by establishing a **[|**hierarchy of help**]** that cultivates self-reliance and collaboration. And if students still ask for help prematurely, tell them what I told my students: "I don't want to deny you the satisfaction you'll feel when you figure it out yourself." **


 * This approach--which I think of as **[|**You Do, We Do, I Do**]**--is far more empowering and engaging for students than traditional teacher-led instruction. It's also more likely to inspire them to dance." **

__ Read Aloud Information __
Recently Beth did a strong presentation on the importance of the read-aloud to our first grade teachers. I found some resources that support the value of read-alouds to kids of all ages and some websites that have access to read-aloud recommendations. Hope the links work!


 * Resources **


 * Read Aloud America – Resources for Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, and all who read to children. Reading lists for all ages.
 * Reading Rockets – Reading Aloud
 * Reading Aloud With Children Twelve & Older
 * Recommended Titles for Reading Aloud  (all grade levels)
 * Best Read Aloud Picture Books
 * Great Read-Alouds from the New York Times
 * Great Read-Alouds and Memorable Books!
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Guidelines and Student Handouts for Implementing Read-Aloud Strategies in Your Class
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">ReadWriteThink – Teacher Read-Aloud That Models Reading for Deep Understanding (Strategy Guide)
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">ALA – Read-Aloud Science Books
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Introducing Science Concepts to Primary Students Through Read-Alouds: Interactions and Multiple Texts Make the Difference
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Goodreads Popular Math Read-Alouds
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Math and Children’s Literature
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Picture Books about Math for Kids
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Notable Social Studies Trade Books For Young People
 * <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Read Alouds for Grown Ups

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 10pt;">Exemplar Read Aloud Texts for Common Core (Blog)