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    The document provides guidance on creating a print-rich and literacy-rich classroom environment. It outlines the seven processes of literacy and daily non-negotiables for teachers, which include having a print-rich environment, using literacy processes, reading with students, teaching reading and writing strategies, and ensuring independent reading with accountability. Examples of print materials, non-print activities, technology uses, and characteristics of an effective classroom library are also described. The importance of read alouds, word walls, and displays of student work in establishing a literacy-rich environment are emphasized.

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    Print Rich/Literacy Rich

    Environment
    Citrus:
    Literacy, Learners, & Leaders
    Staff Development Module #2

    Authors: Kay Harper


    and
    Mary Perrin
    1
    The Seven Processes of
    Literacy are…
    • Listening
    • Viewing
    • Thinking
    • Expressing through
    multiple symbol systems
    • Speaking
    • Reading
    • Writing
    (Taylor)
    Citrus County Schools, Florida
    2
    Daily Non-Negotiables:
    Each teacher will:

    • Have a print-rich/literacy-rich environment


    • Use the seven processes of literacy
    • Read to and with students
    • Teach, model, and practice strategies of
    expert readers and writers.
    • Have students read independently
    with accountability
    • Instruct phonics and phonemic awareness
    in K/1, and for others who have not
    reached mastery.

    Citrus County Schools, Florida


    3
    What is a print-rich/literacy-rich
    environment?

    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.
    4
    Research says…
    “Immersion in language has an effect on students’
    writing, on their reading, and on their thinking and
    talk.” (Janet Allen, 2000)

    “ Print-rich environments are


    necessary for children to
    learn literacy.”
    (Allington and Johnston,2001)

    Citrus County Schools, Florida


    5
    What Does It Look like?
    A print-rich/literacy-rich classroom should include the following:

    • Printed materials
    • Non-print materials
    • Technology
    • Student created
    products

    Citrus County Schools, Florida


    6
    Print Examples
    in a print-rich/literacy-rich classroom

    • Classroom libraries
    • Novels
    • Trade books
    • Textbooks
    • Non-fiction books
    • Picture books
    • Poetry
    • Art/music books
    • School yearbooks
    • Teacher’s personal reading
    materials
    7
    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
    8
    Word Walls

    • Student generated
    • Evolving – change it
    periodically
    • Connected to content
    • Organized in a useful way
    • Used as an instructional
    resource

    9
    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

    10
    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
    accountability 11
    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.

    12
    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
    13
    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

    14
    Technology
    in a print-rich/literacy-rich classroom

    • Listening station
    • Interactive software
    • On-line research
    • Video Clips – not an entire movie!
    Example:unitedstreaming.com

    Citrus County Schools, Florida


    15
    How do I know if a classroom is
    print-rich/literacy rich?
    It should have displays with books of all genres and
    a plethora of student work.
    “You can tell what the kids
    are learning from the
    artifacts in the room.”
    (Taylor)

    Citrus County Schools, Florida


    16
    An “A-Ha Moment”
    • “It’s impossible to sleep in
    here. Your head falls
    back and you open your
    eyes and there are all
    these words staring at you
    from the ceiling.”
    - Warren , a high-school student

    Your Commitment???

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