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LEARNING TO LOVE LITERACY
Crossroads Elementary-Bath Co.606-674-2101Lara Little (5th Grade) Tiffany Sholar (RtI K-5)[email protected]@bath.kyschools.us
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A Snapshot of Our School: A Year Ago
Low student interest in reading Poor KPREP and MAP scores in reading Lack of understanding of how to choose a book Library was not being utilized Overall, reading was seen as tedious and without enjoyment SKILL AND DRILL
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A Snapshot of Our School: Today Students getting excited about reading and sharing what they’ve read Requesting books for the classroom and school library Students choosing appropriate level books Reading across the building-in the gym, in the classroom, packing their
books at all times Deeply engaged in silent reading time-desire to continue reading Library used daily Parent comments on positive attitude changes
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Challenges Ahead
Resistance to change from faculty Adding to the plate of stressed teachers Reluctance to participate Making the shift from isolated skill to balanced literacy
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A Road Map to Reading
A desire to change the attitude toward reading in your building Hands on, on-going professional development Developing a multifaceted plan of action to fit your needs Understanding it is an on-going, building process Allowing time for processing and buy in to your changes Worked in phases beginning in single 5th grade classroom and K-5 RtI
groups
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Read Aloud & Choices
Allow for choice of titles & spaces to read Make time to read daily (15 mins.) Model excitement and enjoyment for reading
Resources: The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
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Engaging Texts & Literature Circles
Current events and articles geared towards student interest Choice of book topics & roles in literature circles Time allotted for reading in class and working on literature circles
Resources: Good Reads Website
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Fun Competition to Broaden Reading
Amazing Book Race Winter Reading Challenge (Pintrest) Lexia Challenge (RAA Week)
Resources: Pintrest & Teachers Pay Teachers
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Adult Participation
Literature Circle Guests Parent’s as partner readers Presentation to the school board
Resources:Reading Rockets
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A School Wide Reading Time
Announcements moved to 2:55 Silent reading time 3:00-3:15 All adults, students and guests spend this time reading You can open all the doors and it is silent throughout the building
Resources: The Reading Zone by Nancy Atwell
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The New Face of Family Reading Night
Whole group meeting Teacher led parent training mini-sessions Open book fair Choice of fun activities-Fiesta Themed Variety of guest readers-MSU students Community resource collaboration
Resources: National Center for Family Learning
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Student Results & Data
Reading Survey Prior to 5th grade 56% of students read less than 2 times per week, 23% NEVER read Now 56% of students say they are reading daily and only 4% say they never read Prior to 5th grade 71% of students never picked up a book during a break Now 86% of students say they are reading on breaks from school Little impact on genre of choice 19% of students rated love of reading as 0-4 81% of students rated love of reading as 5-10
Students cited the following activities as having the greatest impact on their reading: Teacher Read Alouds, Storyworks Magazine, Reader’s Theater, Literature Circles,
Student choice of text, library as part of the activity rotation
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Student Results & Data
4th Grade MAP Data (Reading Growth)
Expected Growth: 7 pointsAvg. Class Growth: 7.5 pointsPercentage of Growth Met: 107%
33% of students making above average growth
5th Grade MAP Data (Reading Growth)
Expected Growth: 5 pointAvg. Class Growth: 8.46 pointPercentage of Growth Met: 170%
66% of students making above average growth
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Next Steps
Round table discussions among faculty of : what works with literature circles Good read aloud for primary and intermediate Reading zone strategies for non-readers
Getting more quality books into the classroom Creating more relaxed reading atmosphere in all classrooms
Resources: Keith Lyons, KY Reading Association