Links to Literacy
LINKING EDUCATORS TO LITERACY - HSSD 2015-16 - Vol. 18

Districtwide Literacy PD - Reflections on April learning: Celebrations
Our districtwide PD concluded our year with a focus on CELEBRATIONS at the end of each unit of study. These celebrations are in addition to the sharing that takes place daily as a part of the mini-lesson structure. For continued to discussion/learning on this topic, please feel free to review our districtwide CELEBRATIONS discussion and share-out board.
You can also review the UofS Celebration info shared here: April Literacy Learning Slides.
*All districtwide Literacy PD is available for review 24/7 in the Schoology Course: HSSD Literacy Professional Learning
Foundations of Literacy - 3 CREDIT option! Viterbo Educ. 640 Balanced Literacy
- Use the hashtag #DIYLiteracy on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
- Access the DIY Literacy Google Drive Folder
Week #6
Problem of the Week –MOTIVATION! My co-teacher and I struggle on a daily basis getting our kids motivated to work more independently in our everyday workshops. We find there are about 2-3 students who tend to “carry” the rest of the class. Too often we hear the crickets chirping, the blank faces staring at us, and the uncomfortable silence that follows a question. We need help to help our kids get motivated to work more independently!
Teaching Tool of the Week – A Micro-progression
You can find a download of the teaching tool here.
Week #5
Problem of the Week – We’ve all been there. We are sitting with a student and are left struggling to figure out what to teach him or her! This week’s problem focuses on teaching and conferring with higher level readers. It’s the struggle to know what to teach more proficient readers, especially if we don’t have a ton of background knowledge on reading strategies, skills or literary practices.
Teaching Tool of the Week – A Student-Led Bookmark
You can find a download of the teaching tool here.
ICYMI: In Case You Missed It

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TECH Connect

Secondary Twitter Chat from NCTE

SAVE for next week We could all recommend a book for a "beach" read.
Takeaways or Highlights
HSSD Literacy Twitter Chat - ADD Jessica's presentation slide announcement -similar to last month's and send out separately, too.
Please feel free to jump into these informal conversations about literacy or just follow along. If you would like some support for utilizing a PLN (personal learning network) 24/7 on Twitter, please see your friendly building Lit. Coach or TIS.
Contact Your Literacy Coaches
Email your district literacy team:
#hssdlitteam
