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Read180 is a highly-motivating reading program that has shown huge success with struggling readers. Ask any of the students that are enrolled in the class and they will tell you that 2 class periods flies by so fast. The sixth graders love Read180 and I love teaching Read180.
Read180 is a highly-motivating reading program that has shown huge success with struggling readers. Ask any of the students that are enrolled in the class and they will tell you that 2 class periods flies by so fast. The sixth graders love Read180 and I love teaching Read180.
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What skills are developed usingREAD 180?
READ 180 targets skill development in the following areas:
- Phonemic Awareness: Phonemic awareness is developed both in the context of decoding (word identification) and encoding (spelling).
- Phonics: Instruction is provided through decoding tips with modeled practice in segmentation, blending, structural analysis, and correct pronunciation.
- Fluency: READ 180 develops fluency through repeated reading in the Software, modeled reading in the Audiobooks, structured engagement techniques conducted by the teacher, and independent reading.
- Text Comprehension:The Software and the rBook instruction uses motivating videos to help students build mental models that promote text comprehension.
- Vocabulary: Vocabulary development is supported through explicit instruction in the rBooks as well as the systematic introduction of content-relevant vocabulary in the Software.
- Spelling: Software presents spelling instruction and practice that is assessment-based and individualized for each student. Spelling errors are addressed with immediate, corrective feedback.
- Writing: The rBook presents carefully scaffolded instruction on the key types of writing: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive. Functional (technical) writing is also covered.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 608-339-4064, Extension 313 or at shepard_p@af.k12.wi.us.
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WORKSHOP 2 LEARNING GOALS
-Preview text features to activate prior knowledge, set purpose and generate questions before reading.
-Identify the steps used to find sequence of events in a newspaper article, magazine article, science text.
-Use identifying signal words to find sequence of events.
-Use a graphic organizer to organize information.
-Respond to reading through discussion.
-Learn and practice vocabulary and connect to subject.
-State a point of view and support it in discussion and in writing.
-Read and interpret a diagram.
-Write a narrative report.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS FOR WORKSHOP 2
-How will I pick out the sequence in various nonfiction texts?
-How will I learn the meaning and use of new vocabulary?
-How will I develop and state a personal point of view?
-Why do I need to apply this reading to my daily life?
-How can I show an understanding of the material I will read?
-How will I become proficient in finding sequence patterns?
-How will I use target vocabulary in my written responses?
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR WORKSHOP 2
- cycle: something that happens over and over in the same way
- degree: a unit of measurement
- destruction: terrible damage
- evacuate: to leave or move to safety
- focus: to pay close attention
- intensity: great strength or force
- major: very large or important
- prevent: to stop from happening
- recovery: the process of getting back to normal
- severe: very bad or serious
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