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Literacy Snapshot Modules

Last Updated on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 5:04 AM

The following Literacy Snapshots were created by the Reading First team.

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LSM: Identifying Text Features

Explore various physical features that may appear in text.

Identifying Text Features Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Using Text Features to Improve Comprehension

Utilize text features during reading to help aid in comprehension.

Using Text Features to Improve Comprehension Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Active Student Engagement

Explore two common types of Active Engagement activities.

Active Student Engagement Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Prefix Removal and Replacement Strategy

Equip readers with tools to decode and determine the meaning of multi-syllabic words containing prefixes.

Prefix Removal And Replacement Strategy Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Levels of Word Knowledge

Describes the four levels of word knowledge that readers may consider as they are reading.

Levels of Word Knowledge Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Question Answer Relationship (QAR) Part 1: Identifying Question Types

Explores the types of questions used in the QAR strategy for comprehending text.

QAR Part 1: Identifying Question Types Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Think Aloud: It's the Thought That Counts

Explores the use of the Think Aloud as a strategy to deepen comprehension.

Think Aloud Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Teaching Idioms: It's a Piece of Cake!

A look at how idioms are used in both written and spoken langugage.

Teaching Idioms Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Identifying Non-fiction Text Structures

Provides information about the six most common text structures.

Identifying Non-Fiction Text Structures Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Using Text Structures to Improve Comprehension

Provides information on how to use the six most common text structures to improve comprehension.

Using Text Structures to Improve Comprehension Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Question Answer Relationship (QAR) Part 2: Answering the Different Types of Questions

Explores how to answer the different types of questions used in the QAR strategy for comprehending text.

QAR Part 2: Answering the Different Types of Questions Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Explicit Instruction Part 1: Explicit Phonics Instruction

This LSM focuses on designing an explicit phonics lesson.

 

Explicit Instruction-Part 1 Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Explicit Instruction Part 2: Explicit Comprehension Instruction

This LSM focuses on designing an explicit comprehension lesson.

Explicit Instruction-Part 2 Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf

LSM: Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction

This LSM focuses on intentionally selecting vocabulary words for explicit instruction.

Selecting Words for Vocabulary Instruction Handouts.pdf Facilitator Notes.pdf
For more information contact:

Linda Holbrook
500 Mero Street, 17th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-7056 x4731
linda.holbrook@education.ky.gov