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Print Rich/Literacy Rich Environment
Print Rich/Literacy Rich Environment
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Citrus:
Literacy, Learners, & Leaders
Staff Development Module #2
A classroom that is
print-rich/literacy–rich,
exposes and engages
students in the seven
processes of literacy
for a variety of
authentic, everyday
purposes across the
content areas.
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Research says…
“Immersion in language has an effect on students’
writing, on their reading, and on their thinking and
talk.” (Janet Allen, 2000)
• Printed materials
• Non-print materials
• Technology
• Student created
products
• Classroom libraries
• Novels
• Trade books
• Textbooks
• Non-fiction books
• Picture books
• Poetry
• Art/music books
• School yearbooks
• Teacher’s personal reading
materials
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More Print Examples…
in a print-rich/literacy-rich classroom
• Charts/graphs - instructional
• Charts/graphs -
organizational
• Student journals
• Student/teacher published
work
• Student work displays
• Magazines
• Word walls – student
generated
• Posters/advertisements
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Word Walls
• Student generated
• Evolving – change it
periodically
• Connected to content
• Organized in a useful way
• Used as an instructional
resource
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What does a classroom library
look like?
• Organized in a way
that makes sense to
kids
• Purposefully organized
• Lots of non-fiction
• Various levels
• Various genres
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Non-print Examples
in a print-rich/literacy-rich classroom
• “Rich” talk
(academic language)
• Book Talks
• Games/puzzles
• Art/music
• Student work
• Read alouds
• Free reading time
• Independent reading with
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Alternatives for Accountability
• Book talks
• Reading logs
• Advertisements
• Projects
• Readers’ Theatre
• Book Clubs
• Journals
• Character Portrayals
• Graphic Organizers
Remember:
Accountability needs to offer choice.
Choice is a motivator.
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Read Alouds
• RISK FREE for students
• Models fluency
• Stimulates discussion
• Exposes students to a wide
variety of literature
• Helps students develop interest
for later self-selection
• Builds & extends content area
knowledge
• Develops observation and
listening skills
• Builds mental models
• Gives access to on grade-level
texts
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Easy Preparation for
Read Alouds
• Not just for “extra time” – it is instructional!
• Practice BEFORE you read to students
• Know your audience and choose selection accordingly
• Choose a consistent time – great for transitions
• Show passion!
• Choose a good stopping place
• Set student expectations
• Be prepared to
extend the read aloud
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Technology
in a print-rich/literacy-rich classroom
• Listening station
• Interactive software
• On-line research
• Video Clips – not an entire movie!
Example:unitedstreaming.com
Your Commitment???
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