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“Developing Reading Fluency with Technology”
IRA National ConferenceToronto, Canada
Monday - 05/14/073:00pm
Alanna J. ShevakElizabeth A. Wolzak
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Session Overview
1. Introduction
2.Reading Fluency
3.Cross-Aged Reading in Action
4.Technology Integration
5.Closure and Questions/Answers
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Definition
“Reading fluency refers to the ability of readers to read quickly, effortlessly, and efficiently with good, meaningful
expression.”
-- Rasinski (2003)
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Rationale
• Bridge between word recognition and comprehension• Focus on comprehension not decoding• Effortless and fun• Sounds “natural”
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Reading Fluency Through Modeling
• Student-Adult
• Peer to Peer (Paired)
• Cross-Aged
-- Rasinski, T. (2003)
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Cross-Aged Reading in Action
• Opportunities to hear different texts• Exposure to new vocabulary•Model voices in head when reading•Motivating and fun!
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Cross-Aged Reading in Action
Preparing for Paired Reading:
• Prepare both students
• Practice reading “behaviors”
• Choose books together
• Have a “test run”
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Cross-Aged Reading in Action
“Reading Buddies – Anna”
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Your school’s literacy specialist has helped teachers in your school set up a cross-age reading program. Your fifth-grade class is paired with a kindergarten class. When you send a letter to parents to tell them about the program, one parent tells you that he thinks it will be a waste of his fifth grader’s time. What arguments and evidence can you present to this parent?
Cross-Aged Reading in Action
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Technology Integration
• A model of fluent oral reading;
• On-demand or automated help;
• Visual highlighting;
• Beginning readers can read more independently;
• Assessment tools for teachers.-- NEIRTEC (2004)
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Technology Integration with PBS
• Interactive stories
• Sing-Along
• Word Games
• Supporting ELLs
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PBS TeacherLine Peer Connection
Breakthrough service for literacy coaches that includes:
• Online tools to support coaches and teachers;
• Resources in a comprehensive resource library;
• Coaching resources focusing on teaching literacy;
• Suggestions for how teachers and coaches can collaborate to meet their students’ individual needs.
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Novel Resources for Literacy Coaches:Resource Sets
• Selected assets from courses that are topic/subject related
• Purposefully selected assets not just a “collection”
• Guidelines and suggestions on how coaches can use assets with teachers
• Guidelines categorized by coaching purpose
• Ability for coaches to assign assets directly to teachers
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Coaching Suggestions
• Understanding national standards
• Deepening teacher content knowledge
• Understanding student thinking and how students learn
• Understanding specific strategies for improving classroom practice
• Selecting instructional materials
• Building skills for integrating technology
• Communicating with family
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Resource Set Sample
Modeling Strategies for Oral Reading Fluency: Read Alouds and Paired Reading
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Where can you learn more?RDLA 195: Teaching Reading Fluency
• Brings an online learning community together
• Offers opportunities for learners to construct their own knowledge
• Explores the benefits and challenges of teaching reading fluency
• Offers tools to integrate reading fluency in substantial, meaningful ways in the classroom
• Provides practice in assessing and measuring students’ reading fluency.
www.pbs.org/teacherline
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Where can you learn more?
Please take a Session Handout with all the resources and URLS from our
presentation!
Please visit our booth to learn more about PBS TeacherLine
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Questions?We have answers!
Elizabeth A. Wolzak
Senior Manager, Instructional Design
Alanna J. Shevak
Language Arts Consultant