Learning to Read Is Not a Race: Exploring Teaching Opportunities within Chapter Books for Transitional Readers

Streamed video on-demand

Presenter
Jeffery L. Williams

K-12 District Literacy Resource Teacher Leader and

Reading Recovery Teacher

Solon City Schools, Solon, OH

Explore how to help readers gain insight into the complexity of how chapter books work. Examine the kinds of teaching and thinking that are required to support readers as they transition into longer texts. Though emphasis is placed on transitional readers, most concepts apply to grades 1-6. In this session, Participants will

• Develop an understanding of the needs of transitional readers

• Gain knowledge about the complexities of chapter books

• Learn to plan more explicit instruction to address the strategies and understandings that transitional readers need

Downloadable handout included.

Length of Session
Approximately 90 minutes

Fee
RRCNA Members - $45; Non-members - $75

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