Big Ideas
A student who has both an area of disability and giftedness
Twice exceptional
a list of 220 frequently used sight words that constitute a large percentage of words encountered by students, first compiled in 1948 by E.W. Dolch
Dolch sight words
True or False? Sky Writing is tracing a word in the air with two fingers as it is sounded out
True
colored transparent sheets that are placed over print that may help students see words more clearly
Color overlays
True or False? Presenting literacy materials in multiple ways, helps students with ADHD.
the social vocabulary of a new language that is typically learned by English language learners before academic vocabulary
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
a reading assessment used to determine general reading skills levels, cues to types of errors made, and general comprehension level
Informal reading inventory
a method for helping learners integrate new knowledge by presenting new terms and definitions before a new lesson or unit begins
Pre-teaching Vocabulary
one of several formulas available to estimate the reading level of text material
Free Readability Index
What are the barriers of literacy?
Hearing, vision, Motivation, Social/Emotional, ADHD
a combination of the direct instruction of phonics, word study, and decoding, with opportunities to interact meaningfully and holistically with literature, writing, and language.
Balanced Literacy
True or False? The San Diego State Quick Assessment is used for quick screening of word recognition skills, providing a starting place. Also used if you have a large group of students and want to see which students might need additional attention
a strategy developed to help readers successfully decode and identify unknown words encountered in reading by identifying prefixes, suffixes, stems, and applying syllabication rules
Word Identification Strategy
True or False? Peer Assisted Learning is an evidence-based practice?
True
What is one way in decrease the hearing barrier in literacy?
Graphic organizers.
Closed captioning.
Visual signs when communicating.
Provide an example of Authentic Literacy
Newspapers, Letters, etc.
What is a benefit of a Spelling Inventory?
Targets skill instruction quickly, spelling errors can quickly be analyzed to see where breakdowns are in dictated words
a technique in which one partner reads a sentence, phrase, or word and other person repeats it while tracking the print
Echo Reading
a technique in which text or print of material a student is reading is highlighted or tracked using a card or paper to focus attention on specific text
Framed or masked texts
What are at least 2 ways you can break the visual barrier for literacy?
Bring in objects and manipulative when possible.
Through touch.
Verbal directions.
Talk descriptively.
the language skills needed for success in school that typically take 5 years or more for English language learners to develop
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
What is the difference between formal and informal assessment?
Informal is more of an observation, whereas formal is based on statistics and standardized tests.
What is the difference between Neurological Impress and Echo Reading?
Neurological Impress is unison reading, whereas Echo Reading consists of one person reading and another repeating what was read.
What are the four sections of UDL?
1. Modify the reading requirement
2. Modify the reading level
3. Adapt the format
4. Adapt the presentation of text/print