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Best Practices for Teaching Nonfiction Reading in the Readers' Workshop (Aligned with the Common Core Standards)
Grades:3-8
Wednesday, March 28 |
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| Best Practices for Teaching Nonfiction Reading in the Readers' Workshop (Aligned with the Common Core Standards) |
| Grades: 3-8 |
Presented
by: Sarah Buxton
Sarah Buxton first started her career as a middle
school teacher in Brooklyn where she taught Reader’s and
Writer’s workshops to grades 6 and 7. Co-author of
Workshop that Work!, Sarah became a lead teacher and
then Literacy Coach at a Collaborative Team Teaching
school. This opportunity afforded her the chance to put
theory into practice, continue learning with Mary
Ehrenworth from Teacher’s College and develop a strong
eye for differentiation for all learners. Today, Sarah works
independently as a consultant in schools in the Bronx,
New Jersey, and Long Island and has traveled to Texas and
Tennessee to share best practices with colleagues. Reader’s
and Writer’s Workshop, Guided reading, subject area
literacy and the New Common Core Curriculum are just
some of her areas of expertise. |
Presented
by: Allyson Nusser
Allyson Nusser is an independent literacy
consultant specializing in teaching reading and writing
workshop at the upper elementary and middle school level.
Prior to consulting, Allyson served as a teacher and literacy
coach. Her classroom was a "model" classroom for citywide
inter-visitations focusing on demonstrating balanced
literacy to upper elementary and middle school educators
In addition, Allyson provided staff development focusing on
establishing routines for launching reading and writing
workshop, planning mini-lessons, conferences and assessing
student progress. Allyson has led various workshops and
institutes focusing on reading and writing workshop for
upper elementary and middle school teachers. |
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Literacy consultants Sarah Buxton and Allyson Nusser will offer methods for
increasing rigor into the Reading Workshop classroom. In this workshop,
teachers, administrators, coaches, and teachers will gain a strong understanding of the demands of the
Common Core Learning Standards. Allyson and Sarah will explore the CCLS by sharing best practices for
the teaching of nonfiction reading in the Reader’s Workshop. Continuous connections will be made
between the CCLS and practical classroom applications.
TOPICS WILL INLCUDE:
- Using text sets to help students improve reading comprehension strategies in both ELA and Content Area settings
- Using instructional read aloud and whole class discussion to improve comprehension and higher order thinking skills
- Planning effective mini-lessons in reading strategies to help students become proficient, independent readers
- Differentiating instruction through one-one-one conferring and small group work
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Information: |
| Fee:
$125 per person. Register 4 weeks in advance and
pay only $100 per person. No confirmation will be sent. Your cancelled
check or credit card statement will be your receipt. |
Cancellations one week prior to the workshop date, will be refunded less a $15.00 cancellation fee. Later cancellations will receive credit towards an upcoming workshop. Substitutions are allowed at any time.
If workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. Refunds will not be granted, but we will issue credit towards a future workshop. |
| Payment is due prior to the workshop. Fee includes seminar
registration, a personalized certificate of attendance, refreshments,
and a resource handbook. On-site registration is available, if space
allows. Please call ahead to check on space availability. |
| Program
Schedule: |
| 8:00-8:30
Coffee and tea |
| 8:30-3:00
Workshop (lunch on your own) |
| Meeting
Sites and Accommodations: |
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make your own hotel reservations directly
with the hotel.For directions please call hotel or visit hotel website. |
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Crowne Plaza Hotel, N.J.:
2055 Lincoln Highway
Edison, NJ
08817
732-287-3500
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