The modes are reading aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading. During guided reading, the teacher instructs small groups. While the teacher is giving direct reading instruction and reading practice to one group, the other groups are in reading-based centers. The funds from this grant will be used for a Living Books center. Living Books software will allow children to be read to.
Children can read along with the story and children can read independently.
The more fluent readers will be challenged with differentiated curriculum, while focusing on stamina, fluency, and comprehension. Children who are experiencing difficulty learning to read can achieve success when taught to their perceptual learning strengths. The funds awarded for this grant will be used at Heights Elementary, Kohfeldt Elementary, Northside Elementary, and Roosevelt Wilson Elementary. To encourage Kindergarten writing, every Kindergarten student will receive a special Writer s Journal in which to practice being an author and illustrator. To celebrate Kindergarten writing, Publishers Picnic will provide an opportunity for parents to become the audience as Kindergarten writers read aloud their pieces.