Module 6: Instructional Challenge

Next year, you will be teaching in a school where the vast majority of students did not meet standard on your state's criterion-referenced test and where more than 75% of the students are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. What are some specific universal literacy strategies you may implement to ensure students success?

In my classroom I would implement a comprehensive literacy program focusing on whole to part learning. Reading and writing workshops would be a major part of our classroom as it allows for individualization so all students can be taught on their own level (differentiation).  I would make sure that I have the appropriate materials for teaching literacy in my classroom, making reading materials available with a wide variety of interests and schemas in mind. I would also allow students to check out books of interest to take home to ensure that they have reading material at home every day. I would also make literacy bags with books and fun,simple activities that the students could take home and do independently or with a family member.

Another strategy I would use is building up my students’ background knowledge. Before each reading whether it is guided reading or shared reading I would allow for discussions to take place. These discussions will allow for students to find commonalities with the book and build up each other’s background knowledge of the topic.

 I would also allow for multiple readings of predictable books. I would involve higher order thinking questions in each lesson that build on to each reading of the book. As the book is read day after day, I would encourage students to dig deeper into their reading to ask or answer these higher order thinking questions. This will allow the students to gain a better understanding of their reading and increase their comprehension.

Using all these strategies and more will allow for this class to grow academically and provide them with the needed strategies to be successful.

Comments

  1. UnknownJuly 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    I really love your idea of providing literacy bags. It's a great way to get parents involved in their child’s learning and keep the connected to the type of learning going on in the classroom. I believe it is important for students to have access to a variety of books both in and out of the classroom. Unfortunately, many students don't have access to books at home. You provided a way for all students to extend their learning beyond the classroom.

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