Description
Do you want to ensure your students can retain what they have learned after reading decodable texts? Research indicates that activities conducted after reading are essential for reinforcing phonics skills and ensuring that students can apply what they have learned in new contexts. Join Rachel Scott for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we lean on Wiley Blevins' book "Choosing and Using Decodable Texts" to explore practical "after-reading" routines that can be used in small groups. Rachel will focus specifically on comprehension checks, making meaning from our reading, reinforcing target phonics skills, and building fluency. Get ready to maximize the effectiveness of your small group reading sessions with decodable texts! Rachel's expertise as a literacy instructional specialist will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to understand, plan, and implement successful "after-reading" routines in a small group using decodable texts.
Objectives
Identify key follow-up activities that support phonics and comprehension skills after reading decodable texts. Understand the importance of after-reading activities in reinforcing and extending students' learning. Apply strategies for word work and comprehension discussions in your small group sessions to reinforce students' skills. Analyze the effectiveness of different after-reading activities in deepening students' understanding and retention of the material. Evaluate your current after-reading practices and identify areas for improvement based on best practices and research findings. Develop a comprehensive plan for implementing effective after-reading strategies in your small group sessions, tailored to the needs of your students.
