Literacy Project Presentation

In and Out-of-School Literacy Practices: 

Presentation by: Hana Doran In and Out-of-School Literacy Practices Project by: Hana Doran

OBSERVE: 

OBSERVE During my time in Ms. Vacchiano’s class, I observed the “Daily 5” Literacy Block that she conducts with her students each day.

Literacy in Ms. Vacchiano’s 1st Grade…: 

Literacy in Ms. Vacchiano’s 1 st Grade… “Daily 5” Literacy Block: 1. Whole Class Read-Aloud 2. Silent Sustained Reading 3 . Buddy Reading 4 . Reading Journals 5 . Phonics Study

PArticipate: 

PArticipate Observed during the whole-class read aloud Go around the room and listen to individual students read their book quietly to me Observed during the buddy reading time I went around the room and discussed what the students were writing in their journals. Observed and took notes during the phonics lesson

Analyze: 

Analyze What does it mean to do literacy in this community? What are the literacy practices in this literacy community? How does one learn literacy practices?

1. “Listen to Reading”: Whole Class Read Aloud: 

1. “Listen to Reading”: Whole Class Read Aloud Class gathers on the carpet to listen and respond to a picture book read aloud by Ms. Vacchiano. The text is chosen by Ms. Vacchiano and she controls the text throughout the lesson. The students listen and participate when prompted by Ms. Vacchiano’s questions.

Written Texts?: 

Written Texts? Ms. Vacchiano uses the whiteboard to write out different aspects of the reading Stops throughout the story to ask them about the story: Beginning, Middle, End Predictions Outside experiences

2. “Reading to Self”: Silent Sustained Reading: 

2. “Reading to Self”: Silent Sustained Reading The texts are leveled readers that the students add to their “Bag of Books” each week. No texts are written. Silent Sustained Reading for 30 minutes in which students control the text the entire time. Children get access to them through browsing and selecting the books from the bookshelves.

Silent Sustained Reading: 

Silent Sustained Reading Choosing Books: Leveled Readers:

3. “Reading to Buddy”: Buddy Reading: 

3. “Reading to Buddy”: Buddy Reading Students choose a book from their “Bag of Books” to read to a partner. The students control the texts the whole time. During this time, Ms. Vacchiano also takes certain students aside for guided reading….

Guided Reading during “Buddy Reading”: 

Guided Reading during “Buddy Reading” Ms. Vacchiano uses a series of leveled books to give to her guided reading group based on their abilities. Both Ms. Vacchiano and the students control and hold the same text. Ms. Vacchiano directs their reading through asking questions about the text. Students read out loud and give their responses. Students gain access to these books through Ms. Vacchiano.

4. “Respond to Reading”: Reading Journals : 

4. “Respond to Reading”: Reading Journals Students take the texts that they read during SSR and write a summary of the story They also draw a picture to go along with their summary Children control and hold the texts that they write out in their reading journals.

5. “Word Study”: Phonics Lesson : 

5. “Word Study”: Phonics Lesson Texts include book containing different phonics lesson for different sets of letters Students are given a whiteboard, expo markers, and a set of letters Ms. Vacchiano controls the textbook, reads out different words S tudents have to spell out the words with their letters and then write the word on the whiteboard. Students get access to whiteboards at the back of the classroom.

Aspects of “Word Study”: 

Aspects of “Word Study” Whiteboard and Set of Letters Phonics Textbook

Codebreaking: 

Codebreaking Uses of the CAFÉ curriculum Different lesson taught each week to incorporate new literacy strategies New key vocabulary is introduced Strategies are practiced New routines Posters on the wall, observation of class procedures

Fluency : 

Fluency So…..what exactly does it mean to be fluent? A person is fluent in this community: Able to participate in all activities of the “Daily 5” Know when to transition to different stages Engagement in the class discussions Able to follow directions and rules during SSR and Buddy Reading times Know how to summarize their story and draw a picture Know location of whiteboards and how to listen and participate during the phonics lesson

Comprehension: 

Comprehension How do you comprehend? Observation of the literacy activities Asking questions about routines, vocabulary, strategies Interacting with the students How do people know when you haven’t comprehended? Not able to participate fully Don’t follow routine correctly Students that I am working with will typically tell me the correct way to do something Ms. Vacchiano provides great explanations

What are the literacy practices in this classroom literacy activity? : 

What are the literacy practices in this classroom literacy activity? Skills Listening Responding Predicting Reading Summarizing Writing Spelling Following Directions Prior Knowledge How to read How to listen How to write Knowledge of alphabet and phonics

To be a successful literacy learner….: 

To be a successful literacy learner…. Needs to know: Basic reading skills Basic writing skills How to follow directions Cooperation with others Motivation to Learn Needs to be taught: Vocabulary used within the classroom Transitions and routines Reading strategies: comprehension, summarizing, predicting, word accuracy Writing strategies: most important ideas, spelling, forming letters

Slide 20: 

What is the motivation that would drive a person to learn these literacy practices? Desire to acquire multiple language skills that will help a person in their future Be able to relate what they learn in the class to what their outside experiences. Develop the building blocks of literacy so that they can continue to succeed in higher learning situations

Out-of-School Literacy Practices: 

Out-of-School Literacy Practices Forsyth County Humane Society Volunteers

observe: 

observe During my time at the Humane Society, I observed the practices of the volunteers as they took care of the animals and worked with potential owners looking for pets.

Participate: 

Participate I participated within this community by undergoing the volunteer orientation session, volunteering my time by taking care of the animals, and working at the yard sale that they held to raise money.

Analyze: 

Analyze What does it mean to be literate in this community? What are the literacy practices in this literacy community?

Literacy in the FHS Community: 

Literacy in the FHS Community Volunteer Training Sheet Volunteer Handbook Instructional Signs Signs on each cage Dog walking whiteboards Forms for: adoption, foster care, missing pet, vaccination, interested volunteer

Texts on Texts on Texts….: 

Texts on Texts on Texts….

Continued….: 

Continued….

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Dog Walking Whiteboard

Form Examples….: 

Form Examples….

Codebreaking: 

Codebreaking Volunteer training sessions Volunteer Handbook explanations Instructional signs Interactions with other volunteers Involvement

Key Vocabulary: 

Key Vocabulary

Fluency in this Community: 

Fluency in this Community How is someone fluent in this community? Able to perform duties independently Knowledge of routines and procedures Able to work with other volunteers and interact with potential owners Able to teach and assist other new volunteers

How do you comprehend?: 

How do you comprehend? Paying attention during orientation sessions Consulting Volunteer Handbook Participating in the duties of a volunteer When one hasn’t comprehended, the routines will not run as smoothly as desired. The volunteer coordinator or more experienced volunteers will help to clarify any questions and help you to better “comprehend”.

What are the literacy practices in this literacy community? : 

What are the literacy practices in this literacy community? Skills Needed Ability to listen Ability to follow directions Good with others Love of animals Time conscious Prior Knowledge Interacting with animals Dog walking Feeding animals Measuring out medicine How to multitask

To be a successful literacy learner…: 

To be a successful literacy learner… One needs to know: The proper treatment of animals How to learn routines and follow directions How to work with others How to make and keep a time commitment One needs to be taught: The actual routines and procedures at the Humane Society The rules and regulations of the facility T he different services provided by FHS These practices should be taught through : The training orientation and handbook V olunteering experiences.

Motivation?: 

Motivation?