Literacy in the 21st Century
Ideas and Strategies to Address Literacy in the Classroom
Welcome to our smore!
Greetings
- EC Teacher - Learning Disabilities in Newport News, Virginia for 16 years (District Middle School Teacher of the Year)
- EC Teacher - BED in Charlotte, North Carolina for four years (Spaugh Middle School Teacher of the Year, Shaklee National Teaching Award, 2000)
- Full-time mentor/coach and lateral entry program trainer for beginning teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for three years.
- Professional Development Specialist - Lenoir County Public Schools for eight years
- Co Teacher/Inclusion Model- Hough High School/ Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - one year
- Assistant Principal - Stanly County Schools, Albemarle NC - current position... and the fun continues...
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Literacy for Teachers - (pre-workshop survey)
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Reflection: Relfect on the tools you have used thus far in this workshop. (SMORE, Google Forms, TodaysMeet) How has using these tools impacted your learning? What are you thinking? How might you apply/use these in your classroom?
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Workshop Introduction

Tools we will use...
Kagan Coooperative LearningUse of these structures supports teachers in facilitating engaging learning environments while increasing time on task! Also, use of Kagan Structures allows teachers to address 21st Century Skills such as collaboration and communication. | Ipads in the ClassroomIn addition to engaging students, Ipads make learning a new adventure! What an awesome tool to support and build Digital Literacy and Information, Media, and Technology Skills. | Thinking MapsThese eight teaching and learning tools are based on brain research and they promote critical thinking in students! Thinking Maps connect with the way the brain processes information. |
Kagan Coooperative Learning
Use of these structures supports teachers in facilitating engaging learning environments while increasing time on task! Also, use of Kagan Structures allows teachers to address 21st Century Skills such as collaboration and communication.
Ipads in the Classroom
In addition to engaging students, Ipads make learning a new adventure! What an awesome tool to support and build Digital Literacy and Information, Media, and Technology Skills.
Tier 1 WordsBasic Vocabulary - usually learned in the early grades and they usually do not require direct instruction. | Tier 2 WordsHigh Frequency /Multiple Meaning Vocabulary - usually occur across a variety of domains. Used in conversation and in literature. These require direct instruction. Note: Tier 2 & 3 words are not all clear-cut in their tier classification. Word knowledge is also subject to personal experience and background knowledge. | Tier 3 WordsLow Frequency, Context-Specific Vocabulary - occur in specific domains. Domains include school subjects, hobbies, occupations, geographic regions, technology, weather, etc. We usually learn these words when a specific arises. |
Tier 1 Words
Basic Vocabulary - usually learned in the early grades and they usually do not require direct instruction.
Tier 2 Words
High Frequency /Multiple Meaning Vocabulary - usually occur across a variety of domains. Used in conversation and in literature. These require direct instruction. Note: Tier 2 & 3 words are not all clear-cut in their tier classification. Word knowledge is also subject to personal experience and background knowledge.
Pay Attention to Teaching Academic Vocabulary
Marzano’s Six Step Process
Teaching Academic Vocabulary
1. Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term. (Include a non-linguistic representation of the term for ESL kids.)
2. Ask students to restate the description, explanation, or example in their own words. (Allow students whose primary existing knowledge base is still in their native language to write in it.)
3. Ask students to construct a picture, symbol, or graphic representing the word.
4. Engage students periodically in activities that help them add to their knowledge of the terms in their notebooks.
5. Periodically ask students to discuss the terms with one another. (Allow in native language when appropriate)
6. Involve students periodically in games that allow them to play with terms.
- Also see Common Core Document - Appendix A - Vocabulary Development page 32
Assignment 1: Read, Comprehend, and Use Informational Text
Informational Articles...
- Locate and read your assigned article.
- Highlight and record key words that you believe are important to note.
- Identify the main idea and details that you believe are most important for teachers to know. (Independently)
- Record your notes and your key words from the article on your notepad. (on your Ipad)





