Teaching Reading in Grades PreK-3: Putting Research into Practice (Grades PreK-3)

NCLB has made reading success for students a national initiative. Find out about the five key areas of reading as detailed in the current research. Each of the five key areas will be explored in depth including best practices, practical strategies, and assessment options. "I thoroughly enjoyed this course and the content. The resources were very useful and I gained new insights that I will use in my teaching." - Anita Chaplin     Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

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Unit One Introduction to the Course The Framework and Standards in the Classroom What is phonemic awareness? Test #1 Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) Unit Two Research in Action Increasing Phonemic Awareness Focus on Phonics Phonics Strategies that Work Test #2 Unit Three Focus on Comprehension Developing Fluency in Reading Comprehension: Making Meaning of Text Test #3

Unit Four Focus on Vocabulary Vocabulary Development Assessment of Reading Skills and Strategies Test #4 Unit Five The Reading-Writing Connection Content Reading Test #5 Unit Six Graphic Organizers Teaching Small Group Mini-Lessons Using Literature to Engage and Inspire Readers Written Assignment: Design three content reading lessons that use graphic organizers