Training

Keys to Literacy Workshop: Content Literacy Essentials - Comprehension and Vocabulary Strategies for the Content Classroom

Joan Sedita, M.Ed.
July 10, 2009
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Workshop Schedule and Highlights

8:30-9:00: Registration

9:00-10:45: Overview of Comprehension Instruction

  • The five elements of reading and how they can strengthen or weaken comprehension
  • How text structure, background knowledge,
    vocabulary and comprehension strategies combine to affect student comprehension
  • Review of current research on vocabulary and comprehension instruction

10:45-12:15: The Key Three Routine: Effective
Comprehension Strategies Instruction in the
Content Classroom

  • Overview of three key foundational skills: identifying and stating main ideas, note taking and summarizing
  • A model of basic, consistent strategy activities: generating topic webs, turning main ideas into questions, taking two column notes and writing
    summaries

12:15-1:15: Catered Lunch

1:15-3:00: The Key Vocabulary Routine: Effective Vocabulary Instruction in the Content Classroom

  • How to select the most important words to teach to reinforce content learning and to build vocabulary
  • Overview of activities to strengthen vocabulary: connecting vocabulary to background knowledge, using semantic maps, using context and how to teach word parts

3:00-3:30: Optional Q & A with Joan Sedita

The Top Questions the Workshop Will Answer
You’ll get answers to these important questions about improving the reading skills of adolescent students in grades 4 - 12.

  • Why is the role of the content teacher critical to improving adolescent comprehension and vocabulary?
  • What does the research identify as the most effective comprehension and vocabulary skills to teach in the content classroom?
  • How can content teachers integrate a consistent set of basic activities into classroom lesson plans? For Grades 4 - 12 Content Teachers, Literacy Specialists and Administrators

Presenter: Joan Sedita, M.Ed.
Joan Sedita is a recognized expert on literacy for grades 4 - 12, a founder of Keys to Literacy and the author of the following books and programs:

  • The Key Three Routine: Comprehension Strategies
  • The Key Vocabulary Routine
  • The Key Notebook Routine
  • The ANSWER Key to Open Response
  • The Landmark Study Skills Guide
  • LETRS Module 11 - Writing: A Road to Reading Comprehension

Joan is an experienced, national trainer, consultant and speaker on adolescent literacy issues and content literacy instruction. In addition, she is an experienced educator. She worked at the Landmark School for 23 years as a teacher, supervisor and principal.

Joan was a lead trainer for the Reading First Program in MA, and a national LETRS trainer. She is a member of Praxis National Reading Advisory Board, an “Ask the Expert” contributor to ADLIT.org, a member of NALC (National Adolescent Literacy Coalition) and an adjunct instructor at Fitchburg College. Joan received her M.Ed. in reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College.

PRINCIPALS ATTEND FREE!

Principals and Assistant Principals may attend at no cost along with a paid attendee from their staff. Please complete and submit a separate registration form for the free registration.

Date:
July 10, 2009

Time:
8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Cost:
$175.00 which includes a copy of The Key
Three Routine Manual, The Key Vocabulary book, 7 Professional Development Points, lunch and refreshments.
Payment is made to The Reading Institute.

Location:
The Reading Institute
430 Main Street,
Williamstown, MA 01267

Materials:
Materials will be handed out at the training.

Enrollment:
Register Early - limited enrollment.

Registration Deadline:
June 10, 2009

Registration Form:
Click here to download a printable registration form. Include registration form with your school's purchase order, check payment or credit card payment.

Refund Policy/
Cancellation:
•Cancel 10 days before training- full refund.
•Cancel within 10 days of training- full refund minus $25 service charge.
•Cancel after start of training- no refund.

Substitutions:
Substitutions may be made. Please notify The Reading Institute with the name of the alternate participant in advance.

Confirmations:
Confirmations and directions will be mailed to each participant. You are not registered unless you receive a confirmation letter.

Accommodations:
Reservations need to be made directly with the hotels. A lodging list will be sent with your confirmation. Specify you are with The Reading Institute when making reservations. Be sure to make lodging reservations early for best selection.