How can teacher
librarians support reading
instruction?
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According to research, 1/3 of grade 8 students are reading below
grade level;
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Most schools either provide one-size-fits-all program or no
program at all;
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Many schools do not have reading specialists on site;
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Low reading proficiency levels affect academic performances
across the curriculum.
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Good news is, adolescents
are NOT
too old to learn
to read well!
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How can we support students
to become successful, confident
readers?
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Step 1: Identify strengths and weaknesses of a learner.
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Failure in one, or both of these components will result in reading failure and poor academic success.
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In order to be a proficient reader, one needs to recognize words and to comprehend language.
Reading comprehension is the product of two components:
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Identify learners profile to understand strengths and weaknesses and personnalise
instruction accordingly.
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Step 2: Make a literacy plan individualized each learner's needs
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Strategies to explore
Play games
Systematic decoding
Divide the word into syllables using the VCCV pattern
Listening to texts (decodable texts)
Teach morphology
Grammar (function of word)
Teach spelling pattern
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Aaron et al., 1999; Catts et al., 2003
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Strategies to explore
Use visual approach
Use pictures, writing and story maps
Make connection to improve comprehension
Use visual organizers designed by students
Use sticky notes
Discuss readings
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Aaron et al., 1999; Catts et al., 2003
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But the most important thing for success is.....
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MOTIVATION
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This is where I come in!
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Welcome to
the library!
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Role of TL in reading instruction
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Provide meaningful
texts;
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Work one-on-one with
struggling learners;
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Support teacher with
individualized
instruction of content
area;
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Support learners with assistive
technology;
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Support teachers by providing
more before, during and after
reading comprehension;
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Promote self-selecting reading
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Find tools to evaluate adolescent
reading level.
Learn more about scaffolding.
Collaborate with teachers to
support our readers.