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Literacy Snapshot Modules

Published: 1/11/2013 1:44 PM

The following Literacy Snapshots were created by the Reading First team.

 

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LSM: Identifying Text Features
Explore various physical features that may appear in text.

Identifying Text Features Flash Movie

RF_LS_1_Handouts_12182009.pdf
RF_LS_1_FacNotes_12-18-2009.pdf

LSM: Using Text Features to Improve Comprehension
Utilize text features during reading to help aid in comprehension.

Using Text Features to Improve Comprehension Flash Movie

RF_LS_2_Handouts_12-18-2009.pdf
RF_LS_2_FacNotes_12-18-2009.pdf

LSM: Active Student EngagementExplore two common types of Active Engagement activities.

Active Student Engagement Flash Movie

RF_LS_3_Handouts_12-18-2009.pdf
RF_LS_3_FacNotes_12182009.pdf
 
LSM: Prefix Removal and Replacement Strategy
Equip readers with tools to decode and determine the meaning of multi-syllabic words containing prefixes.

Prefix Removal and Replacement Strategy Flash Movie

RF_LS_5_Handouts_12-18-2009.pdf
RF_LS_5_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Levels of Word Knowledge
Describes the four levels of word knowledge that readers may consider as they are reading.

Levels of Word Knowledge Flash Movie

RF_LS_7_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_7_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Question Answer Relationship (QAR) Part 1: Identifying Question Types
Explores the types of questions used in the QAR strategy for comprehending text.

Question Answer Relationship (QAR) Part 1: Identifying Question Types Flash Movie

RF_LS_8_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_8_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Think Aloud: It's the Thought That Counts
Explores the use of the Think Aloud as a strategy to deepen comprehension.

LSM: Think Aloud: It's the Thought That Counts Flash Movie

RF_LS_6_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_6_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Teaching Idioms: It's a Piece of Cake!
A look at how idioms are used in both written and spoken langugage.

Teaching Idioms Flash Movie

RF_LS_9_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_9_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Identifying Non-fiction Text Structures
Provides information about the six most common text structures.

Identifying Non-fiction Text Structures Flash Movie

RF_LS_10_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_10_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Using Text Structures to Improve Comprehension
Provides information on how to use the six most common text structures to improve comprehension.

Using Text Structures to Improve Comprehension Flash Movie

RF_LS_11_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_11_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Question Answer Relationship (QAR) Part 2: Answering the Different Types of Questions
Explores how to answer the different types of questions used in the QAR strategy for comprehending text.

(QAR) Part 2: Answering the Different Types of Questions Flash Movie

RF_LS_13_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_13_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Explicit Instruction Part 1: Explicit Phonics Instruction
This LSM focuses on designing an explicit phonics lesson.

Explicit Instruction Part 1: Explicit Phonics Instruction Flash Movie
RF_LS_12_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_12_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Explicit Instruction Part 2: Explicit Comprehension Instruction
This LSM focuses on designing an explicit comprehension lesson.

Explicit Instruction Part 2: Explicit Comprehension Instruction Flash Movie

RF_LS_14_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_14_FacNotes.pdf
 
LSM: Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction
This LSM focuses on intentionally selecting vocabulary words for explicit instruction.

Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction Flash Movie

RF_LS_15_Handouts.pdf
RF_LS_15_FacNotes.pdf
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​Cindy Parker
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