LibGuides: CT-7004: Week 5 Resources

Week 5 Resources

Gunning, T. G. (2020). Creating literacy instruction for all students. (10th ed.). Pearson.

Read Chapter 12: Approaches to Teaching Reading.
Read Chapter 14: Creating and Managing a Literacy Program.

Chapter 12 discusses the basic principles of effective reading approaches and how to create your instruction-based reading and writing curriculum. Chapter 14 explains how to plan and construct a literacy program. You will also learn how to manage, assess, and improve a literacy program.

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Units of study for reading: Structures of reading workshops
Heinemann Videos. (Producer). (2010). Units of study for reading: Structures of reading workshops [Video].
This video discussed the elements and structure of the reading workshop. In a reading workshop the children engage in a mini-lesson, independent reading, conferences, small groups, mid-workshop teaching point, teaching share, partner share, and reading clubs. (4:46 Minutes)

Week 5 Literacy Programs
PDF file of the terms from the interactive

Note: The resources below are suggested, optional readings intended to enhance your understanding of the content.

Instruction of research-based comprehension strategies in basal reading programs
Pilonieta, P. (2010). Instruction of research-based comprehension strategies in basal reading programs. Reading Psychology, 31(2), 150–175.
Research supports using research-based comprehension strategies; however, comprehension strategy instruction is not highly visible in basal reading programs or classroom instruction, resulting in many students who struggle with comprehension.
Teaching Literacy
Seven Dimensions. [Producer]. (2009). Teaching literacy [Video]. Films on Demand.
Learn four elements to provide a successful guiding reading experience for students. A level two teacher discusses teaching inference skills. 21:30 Minutes