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Literacy Interventions

This document explores the evolution of literacy interventions in education, tracing significant milestones from the past 50 years, including the impact of Sputnik and the "No Child Left Behind" initiative. It presents effective strategies for promoting literacy, such as mnemonic clues, task cards, cooperative learning, and technology tools. Various instructional techniques and hands-on activities are showcased, alongside a reflection on past educational reforms and a vision for investing in early childhood education. Educators can adapt these evidence-based methods to enhance student achievement and engagement in literacy.

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Literacy Interventions

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  1. Literacy Interventions Throughout the SchoolDay Gwendolyn P. Thomas and Bridget Guillot St. Mary Parish School Board

  2. Writing Your Way Literacy…. Prompt: “As I look at this picture I think of…..”

  3. “A Blast From the Past” Before 50 years ago… What interventions strategies were used?

  4. Intervention Strategies…

  5. “A Blast From the Past” About 50 years ago… Sputnik …Increase Awareness in Science and Math Education

  6. “A Blast From the Past” About 25 years ago… A Nation At Risk Critical Changes in Secondary Education

  7. “A Blast From the Past” About 10 years ago… No Child Left Behind Schools are held accountable for student achievement levels

  8. “A Glance into the Future” • Reform No Child Left Behind • Invest in early childhood education • Make college affordable to all Americans

  9. Strategy #1 Mnemonic Clues • poems • songs • stories • pictures • acronyms

  10. Strategy #2 Task Cards • List • organization • focus • time management

  11. Sample Task Card

  12. Sample Task Cards

  13. Strategy #3 Examples and Models • Demonstrations • “SHOW Me How “ • Hands-on • Pictorial

  14. Strategy #4 Cooperative Experiences • Group dynamics • Anticipation-Reaction Guide

  15. Questions – Anticipation-Reaction Guide What is Mr. Thomas-El ‘s favorite sport? How has it helped him to help his students? What are Mr. Thomas-El’s tools which he uses to promote and encourage student success? What is Mr. Thomas-El’s personal philosophy for helping students to succeed? Do you agree with this philosphy? Why or why not? What does Mr. Thomas-El mean by stating that he “chooses to stay….”? Where and how does he promote his message?

  16. Strategy #5 Technology Tools • Computer • IPods • Flip Camera • Podcasts - “Happy Mother’s Day” • http://web.mac.com/rockourworld/iWeb/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html • Blogs

  17. Strategy #6 Graphic Organizers • Thinking Maps • K-W-L Chart • Inspiration • Kidspiration • TimeLiner XE

  18. Strategy #7 Game-Show Format • Comprehension, Memory , • FastForWord brain exercises • Jeopardy

  19. Comprehension Exercise The clown that is chasing the girl that is little, is big.

  20. More Comprehension Exercises The girl who is following the man carrying the tray full of food is holding 2 large sodas. The girl is being comforted by the boy wearing a hat.

  21. Strategy #8 Signals • Visual clues • “High Five” • Teacher favorites

  22. Strategy #9 Differentiated Instruction • Learning Styles Inventory • Tiered Lesson activities • Instructional Technology Connections 4 U

  23. Strategy #10 Poster-Size Visuals • Daily reference and access.

  24. Learning MAPS Have you taken the Challenge? • Memory • Attention • Processing • Sequencing Each computer-based product accelerates learning by developing these cognitive skills: © 2005 Scientific Learning Corporation

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