Teaching Reading in Years 3 & 4

Deconstructing and constructing effective programs

Overview

This full-day workshop addresses the needs of teachers in Years 3 and 4 and empowers them to plan and deliver powerful reading instruction and build student independence in the use of problem solving actions.

Topics to be examined include:

• best practice models to teach reading (modelled, shared, guided, reciprocal);
• ways to embed the teaching of reading in other subject areas;
• higher order prompts and strategies;
• running records (making inferences about what students are doing and what they must learn to do, in order to code break more challenging words and comprehend more complex ideas);
• planning, organising and timetabling an effective reading program in Years 3 & 4;
• planning relevant tasks for promoting reflection and strategy mastery.

You will receive:

• workshop notes
• tea/coffee on arrival, morning tea and lunch
• a Literacy Solutions' classroom resource

Cost

$285 + GST
RSVP: Five (5) working days prior to workshop

Should you attend?

This workshop is suitable for Teachers and Teachers' Aides in years 3 to 4.