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Print Rich/Literacy Rich Environment

Print Rich/Literacy Rich Environment. 1. Citrus: Literacy, Learners, & Leaders Staff Development Module #2 Authors: Kay Harper and Mary Perrin. The Seven Processes of Literacy are…. Listening Viewing Thinking Expressing through

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Print Rich/Literacy Rich Environment

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  1. Print Rich/Literacy Rich Environment 1 Citrus: Literacy, Learners, & Leaders Staff Development Module #2 Authors: Kay Harper and Mary Perrin

  2. The Seven Processes of Literacy are… • Listening • Viewing • Thinking • Expressing through multiple symbol systems • Speaking • Reading • Writing (Taylor) Citrus County Schools, Florida

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Print Examplesin 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

  8. 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

  9. Word Walls • Student generated • Evolving – change it periodically • Connected to content • Organized in a useful way • Used as an instructional resource 9

  10. 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

  11. Non-print Examplesin 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. Technologyin 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

  16. 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

  17. 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??? 17

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