Module 2: Components of Effective Reading Instruction
Explore the components of effective reading instruction and which activities are most effective and efficient for developing the five components of reading
Asynchronous Session: Components of Effective Reading Instruction
Components of Effective Reading Instruction Playlist
Step 1: Explore: Components of Effective Reading Instruction Playlist
Step 2: Consider: Which examples make you think in a new way? Which examples do you think align with components you have in place?
Step 3: Take a break (if you haven’t already).
Synchronous Session: Components of Effective Reading Instruction
Show What You Know: Identify the 5E Instructional Scenarios
Option 1: "Make a copy" of the Google Slide Deck. What do you think the teacher is trying to work on with the instructional scenario outlined? Select which of the 5Es each teacher is trying to work on for each | Answer key
Option 2: Make a copy of this Google form for your group and use to a facilitate a whole group discussion - one scenario at a time.
Activity Materials
Google Form: Which of the 5Es?
Wrap Up: Glows & Grows
Facilitator: Make a copy of each for the group & share the link
Asynchronous Session: Explore K-2 Reading Resources
Explore K-2 Reading Resources
(MUST DO) Step 1: Explore K-2 Reading Resources - in particular the station activities
(MUST DO ) Step 2: Explore The Reading Universe
Overview video - Resource Highlight Video - The Reading Universe
Explore resources on The Reading Universe based on your areas of interest
Activity Materials
K-2 Reading Resources
The Reading Universe
DAY 2 - Starts here!
Synchronous Session: Effective Instructional Practices K-2 RLA
Effective Instructional Practices K-2 RLA | Exploration
Step 1: Listen to audio clips from a conversation* with Kymyona Burk, Ed.D. & Emily Hanford.
Clip 1 - Distinguish between whole language, balanced literacy and science of teaching reading (STR) based approaches [4:31 mins]
Clip 2 - Remove cueing from instructional practices aimed at developing proficient decoding skills [2:56 mins]
Step 2: Review TEA Regulations
Step 3: Discuss with your team:
Based on what you explored and heard, what is most important/ relevant for your team?
You may also wish to discuss any connections between these themes and the K-2 resources you reviewed prior to coming in today!
*Source: AEI - The Report Card Podcast, with Nat Malkus
Kymyona Burk, Ed. D.
Kymyona Burk is a Senior Policy Fellow at ExcelinEd. Kymyona most recently served in Mississippi as the Executive Director for the Jackson Public School District’s Office of Teaching and Learning and led all aspects of the district’s instructional programming. Prior to this, she was the State Literacy Director at the Mississippi Department of Education where she led the implementation of Mississippi’s Literacy-Based Promotion Act.
