Creativity,+Reading+&+Poetry

(recorded during the PITA Fall Conference Oct 08 in Kelowna) Engaged/active listening Look at cover, back, table of contents, etc. (infer) Read aloud: modeling, ask key questions IRP’s: address various text media, internalize, self-correct, thinking skills Teacher model: explain, demonstrate, think about 3 Types: read aloud / shared / guided Reading Strategies: checking it out / finding the facts / what’s the order / connecting / thinking ahead / using clues / giving an opinion / getting the point Synthesis: ex. movie synopsis Select information + share Guided reading while others silent read, journal, etc. Choice: chance to read a small section allows child to decide on their own, teacher suggestions and background information Pick a quote: what does this make you think of? / what questions does it raise? Independent work precedes group work Front load
 * F44: Venturing Beyond Novel Studies! Using Literature to Reach ALL Children / Caroline Pennelli**

(recorded during the PITA Fall Conference Oct 08 in Kelowna) Authentic purpose: ex. buddy-readers Close: access prior knowledge Scholastics, Rhyming Dictionary Rhyme + rhythm: help in learning language, sound it out, clap it out Reworking words, condensing, specific language Group work Stories: point of reference, condensing story, theme or topic Book in a can: anticipatory set, introduces language, pairs, presentation, objects as memory aids, like note taking Role playing as characters: perspectives, display of knowledge Story worksheet: get kids to reference page numbers Book review (bookmark): inform peers Response journals: during reading, thoughts/feelings/questions Character development organizer: graphing/charting dynamics of traits Character web: connecting lines – how a character feels about another
 * F64: Poetry, Patterns and Scripts / Helen Raczuk**