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Watson & Associates
Literacy Center
Cathy Terrell, Ed.D.Director
Reading Specialists:
Andrea [email protected]
Eloise [email protected]
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Subject Line: Lit
Center
Orientation2014-2015
Why Listening Skill Are Important Lit Center FALL 2014
In case of fire drill or other emergency, follow the posted evacuation procedures:1. Escort your tutee out of the building and
gather on the lawn by the north-east corner of the library.
2. Students may not be released to parents or responsible adult until the adult has signed out the child on the official release form kept in the Lit Center Evacuation Notebook.
3. The Evacuation Notebook is held by the Lit Center Director or her designee.
Evacuation Procedures
Lit Center FALL 2014
Sign-in each week.Tutoring takes place once a week for 8 weeks
Tutors need to be present from 4:00 – 5:45 4:00-4:30 Collaboration with Reading Specialist
4:30-5:30 Tutoring SessionTake a mini break – supervise tutee at all times
Tutors may need to share tutees or visa-versa Leave doors open
5:30-5:45 Debrief/Closure
Weekly Format
Lit Center FALL 2014
Read the mini lessons posted on the Watson Center Website and come prepared each week with completed lesson plan and necessary materials.
You are expected to implement the strategies and ideas presented in the mini lessons and collaborative sessions.
Turn lesson plans in to the Reading Specialist each week.
Begin administering any course required tasks by the 2nd week of tutoring
Tutor Responsibilities
Lit Center FALL 2014
Please be sure to read, sign, and turn in the attendance policy
Tutors and tutees are required to be here each week
2 absences= automatic drop from the center—your course instructor will be notified
Please call the Literacy Center before 4:00 if you are running late or will be absent
(909) 537-BOOK
Attendance Policy
Lit Center FALL 2014
Please: Cells Off When You Are in the Lit Center.
Lit Center FALL 2014
Please don’t eat while you are with your tutee.
Grades K – 12 Student files are available for viewing on all
pre-existing tutees. Check the following week for new students!
Previous tutoring reports can be read-use for ideas and suggestions to try (or avoid)
The center pre/post tests each student using the STAR online assessment. Jerry Johns Oral Reading Levels and other assessments are available—ask us
Tutees
Lit Center FALL 2014
Reading/Comprehension Language/Vocabulary
Development Writing Word Study
Plan to cover these 4 strands every session:
Lit Center FALL 2014
Books by reading level Paper Pencils, pens, and
markers, crayons White boards Sentence strips Scissors Letters and word
building blocks
Dictionaries
Lap Top Computers Various assessments Misc. Graphic
Organizers Sample Lesson Plans Reference Books for
Teachers
Available Materials & Lesson Plans
Lit Center FALL 2014
Common Core Anchor Standards Focus K-12
Grade level goals/standards for the session (1 hour)
Strategies/Procedures/Rationale/Reflection Activities PLUS
Justify/Connect to Common CoreSample Lessons Available
A Look at Lesson Planning See Lesson Plan in Your Handbook
Lit Center FALL 2014
Lessons Should Be Text-Based (Informational* or
Fiction)
Choose Reading Material Thoughtfully Short or continuous texts Manageable for the length of time
At the student’s reading level
More on Lesson Planning
Read It Before You Use It!!!
Lit Center FALL 2014
Complete plan before tutoring session begins (type plans please)
Base on student’s grade, needs, assessments, reading level Note what you actually DID not just what
youwanted to do (page 2)
Be specific Detail-describe your strategy Specify the vocabulary
REFLECT ON EACH SECTION OF YOURLESSON—PREPARES FOR NEXT STEPS
Even More on Lesson Plans
Lit Center FALL 2014
Thoughtfully integrate technology: part of Common Core Standards
Games/Practice: Limit Time 10 minutes
Research, Word Processing, Create a Powerpoint
Read online textsTeach study skills
Active engagement is expected!
Your tutee should be doing the work of literacy: reading, writing, questioning, sharing ideas, investigating throughout the session
Lit Center FALL 2014
Week 1 Session Requirements This is the time to make your student feel
comfortable -- begin to build a relationship of support—remember the 6 Rs!
Reading ‘Riting ‘Rithmatic Rigor Relevance Relationships
This is a time for informal assessments-teacher observations and student talk!
Learning Styles….Multiple Intelligences… Interest Inventory…
Lit Center FALL 2014
Begin WEEK 1
Finish WEEK 2
if needed
Burke’s Reading Interview (you are the scribe)
San Diego Quick Reading Test
Writing Sample: Independently done-- an opinion piece on a topic or activity.
Spelling Inventory (BED Test)
Interest Inventory, Multiple Intelligence Survey, etc. (Your choice)
Week 1 Lesson Plan See Handbook
Lit Center FALL 2014
No MathNo HomeworkNo Work Sheets!!!!!No Busy WorkNo Reading Aloud to fill the time Read to… Read with…. Read aloneRefer Lit Center Handbook and WEBPAGES to help with planning strategies. You are expected to include mini lesson strategies and topics in your lessons.
Reminders
Lit Center FALL 2014
Stay with your tutee
at all times
A final tutoring report is due the last session
In your final report, be sure to include:• Student name-grade• Areas of Strength and Needs-reading level• What you did during your tutoring sessions/goals• Make 2-3 suggestions for parents/next tutor
• You might also include any course requirements in this report
WEEK 8 FINAL TUTORING REPORT
Lit Center FALL 2014
Keep this in mind—what would you have liked to know about this student the first time you began working with them? Pass that along to the next tutor!
BE POSITIVE
Bring 3 copies of the report on the last dayPut 1 copy in the tutee fileGive 1 copy to the Reading SpecialistGive 1 copy to the parent/family
Final Tutoring Report WEEK 8
Lit Center FALL 2014
Be here promptly at 4:00 for our workshop SIGN IN Stay with your tutee at all times Take a mini break when necessary
◦ use restroom◦ get a drink of water
End tutoring by bringing your tutee out to the reception area/parents for a brief update
Return to the main classroom for the reflection and debriefing session 5:30-5:45
Give your lesson plan to the Reading Specialist before you leave
Quick Review
Movement increases learning
Lit Center FALL 2014
Refer to Literacy Center calendar for phone numbers, e-mail address, and dates the center will be closed.
Be flexible!
Not sure?...ask, ask, ask! We are here to provide assistance and guidance, and to help in any way possible. We will drop in for short visits to observe, guide- we are available to model strategies—just ask!
Remember
Lit Center FALL 2014
Dr. Terrell and the Reading Specialists hope you benefit from, and enjoy, your tutoring experience at the Lit Center. As teachers, we have found that our learning is ongoing and that we, too, will learn from you.
No one has ever said that teaching is easy. It is, and should be, hard work, but it is
important work.Thank you for your time and service to the
Literacy Center Students
You Are Appreciated
Lit Center FALL 2014