Houghton Mifflin Reading–Session 4
Modules 31 to 40 (including Module 28, excluding Module 31)
Module 28–Comprehension: Connecting All the Pieces
Participants will identify and explain how the components of the core program are interdependent when teaching comprehension. They will reflect on how to convey the critical role of discussion in improving comprehension to teachers as well as prepare discussion components for demonstration lessons. Participants will also determine ways to support teachers’ understanding and practice of teaching the program components to improve students’ comprehension.
Module 32–Mini-Module
- Coaching: Constructive Conversations
Participants will review effective coaching strategies and collaboratively problem solve common coaching issues at Reading First schools.
Module 33–Writing Component Skills
Participants will review the writing component skills necessary for fluent composition. They will identify and cognitively plan lessons that teach writing component skills.
Module 34–Making the Most of Reading the Big Books
Participants will build background knowledge on research related to teaching reading comprehension with Big Books in kindergarten and first grade. They will be provided an instructional model and time to study the Teacher’s Edition, identifying first and second read objectives, potential distractions in the text, and other key points. Participants will also view a video teaching example to identify and discuss elements of an effective comprehension strategy and a comprehension skill lesson. Participants will review various teaching scenarios and prepare sample constructive conversations to provide feedback to teachers.
Module 35–The 3rd R: Building Relationships with Teachers
Participants will identify qualities of an effective literacy coach. They will practice examining teachers’ perspectives related to instruction and implementation of core reading programs. In collaborative groups, participants will determine possible responses to common Reading First coaching situations.
Module 36–Mini-Modules
- How English Works!: Part 2: Principles of Syllabication
Participants will extend their learning and review the six types of syllables and identify how the program applies the principles of syllabication when teaching students how to read and spell multisyllabic words. - Coaching: Kindergarten Phonics Lesson
Participants will review how Coaching the Teaching facilitate the transfer of learning by observing and discussing a kindergarten follow-up pre-conference, lesson, and post-conference from the video.
Module 37–Vocabulary: Research, Instructional Principles, and Practice
Participants will define the Language Gap and describe ways to close it. They will learn strategies to coach teachers on how to use Scientific Learning Principles and the Six Principles of Effective Practice in vocabulary instruction. Participants will learn to facilitate the study of direct vocabulary instruction in the core curriculum. In addition, participants will provide support for teachers in maximizing specific word instruction.
Module 38–Coaching: Rewind, Play, and Fast Forward
Participants will identify ways in which the 3Rs of Coaching are reflected in the Reading First Coach Job Description. They will reflect on individual coaching actions taken during the past school year. In addition, participants will determine individual coaching goals for the next school year.
Module 39–Coaching Universal Access Time to Differentiate Instruction
Participants will identify the purpose of Universal Access Time. They will define the teacher’s role and students’ role during Universal Access Time. In collaborative groups, participants will brainstorm activities for students that offer distributed practice in the areas of Fluency, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Spelling, and Checking Skills.
Module 40–Mini-Modules
- How English Works!: Part 3: Morphology: The Final Layer of English
Participants we will delve into morphology, the study of meaningful units of language and how they are combined in word formation. - How to Get Universal Access Up and Going
Participants will build a deeper understanding of the “Phasing-In” procedures to establishing a successful Universal Access Time.
