This full-day, interactive, online workshop led by author Jennifer Serravallo is based on her new release with Corwin Books: Teaching Reading Across the Day. In this workshop, she’ll teach nine effective, predictable, research-based lesson structures participants can use whether teaching English language arts, science, or social studies in grades K-8. Through explanation, activities, and videos, attendees will learn the pacing and structures of each lesson type, as well as high leverage, research-based practices that are important across all lesson types such as building vocabulary and knowledge, incorporating responsiveness, making appropriate text choices, and keeping students highly engaged. Throughout, Jen will connect to the science of teaching reading—sharing key research studies and replicated findings—and also speak to the art of teaching—honoring teachers’ craft and decision-making.
Expected Outcomes:
During this workshop, we are learning how to bring effective literacy practices into all content areas, how to build knowledge and content across the day, and how to use high-leverage lesson structures to maximize effectiveness and engagement.
Success Criteria
Participants will:
Identify purposes for nine lesson structures (read aloud, phonics and spelling, vocabulary, focus, shared reading, close reading, guided inquiry, reader’s theater, and conversation)
Visualize how various lesson structures will work with the specific grade level and subject area(s) taught Plan an engaging lesson using a provided lesson template
Apply strategies to keep students engaged during lessons
Demonstrate an understanding of how to incorporate vocabulary instruction and intentional knowledge building within each lesson type
Implement informed choices about which texts to use for which lesson structures and purposes
Engage, when planning, to anticipate ways to respond to students during lessons, and learn how to make in-the-moment decisions to respond to students aligned to lesson objectives
Cite key research findings that undergird the recommendations in the workshop