Hornsby-Dunlap January Newsletter
Tricia McCarthy, Literacy Coach, ESC Region 13
HELLO!
Hello Fabulous Hornsby Teachers,
Welcome to the first edition of my monthly Instructional Coaching newsletter. I will be highlighting best practices, sharing effective strategies for increasing literacy achievement, and celebrating/sharing your success stories! In addition, you will find a list of my monthly camps visit dates.
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for your participation during last week's faculty meeting. I truly enjoy coaching and interacting with all of you. Like I said, my Wednesday Hornsby visit is the highlight of my week...I look forward to it each and every time!
I've listed the 5 Steps to Rockin' Word Walls below.
Visit Dr. Kimberly's Literacy Blog for more details and great ideas!
http://www.learningunlimitedllc.com/2013/07/5-steps-word-walls/
5 Easy Steps to Rockin' Word Walls
1. Create word walls with students.
2. Display them your way.
3. Change up your word walls.
4. Add real images/objects to accompany words.
5. Review and play games
WRITE FOR TEXAS S'MORE
Visit the Write for Texas S'more for some excellent ideas and strategies to increase writing achievement. Topics in this month's newsletter include:
- The Empty Page Syndrome
- Building Academic Vocabulary Through Flashcardlet
- Explicitly Teaching Organization and Thinking When Building a Paragraph
Teach kids to critique each others' work!
Great discussion in a 3 minute video!
PLEASE SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES AND CELEBRATIONS WITH ME!
Please email me at tricia.mccarthy@esc13.txed.net----I'd love to hear about the wonderful things you are doing with your students to increase writing (and reading) achievement. Or share a colleague's success story...
REMAINING JANUARY CAMPUS VISITS:
Wednesday, January 27th