Transitioning Leveled Readers to Structured Literacy: Strategies for Elementary Teachers

Chrissy Romano Arrabito
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30
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Description

Are you an elementary teacher transitioning to a structured literacy approach in your classroom? Structured literacy provides a systematic and explicit approach to teaching reading, which is especially beneficial for students who struggle with traditional leveled reading methods. Join Chrissy Romano-Arrabito for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore practical strategies and adaptations for using leveled readers effectively while aligning with the principles of structured literacy. Get ready to revolutionize your instruction and empower your students with essential reading skills! Chrissy's expertise in evidence-based reading practices will provide you with the tools you need to integrate leveled readers into structured literacy instruction in a way that supports the development of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Objectives

Identify key components of structured literacy and their importance in reading instruction. Understanding: approaches. Demonstrate techniques for integrating phonemic awareness and phonics skills into leveled reading activities. Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies for developing fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension using structured literacy. Assess the benefits and challenges of transitioning from leveled readers to a structured literacy framework. Design a comprehensive literacy instruction plan that incorporates leveled readers within a structured literacy approach.

Key Take Aways

• Learn how to align leveled readers with structured literacy principles to enhance reading instruction. • Discover effective techniques to develop phonemic awareness and phonics skills using leveled readers. • Understand how to build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through structured literacy activities. • Gain practical insights into creating a balanced literacy program that supports diverse learning needs.

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Chrissy Romano Arrabito

Chrissy Romano Arrabito is a 1st grade teacher at Nellie K. Parker Elementary in Hackensack, NJ, with 31+ years of experience. She’s passionate about teaching the whole child, fostering innovation, and creating authentic learning experiences to help her students grow and thrive in the classroom.
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