Module 07: Literacy Rich Environments and Technology

Introduction:

In Module Seven, you will learn about creating a literacy-rich environment.  You will have the opportunity to explore classrooms and how to include a wide variety of print to support classroom instruction. 

Objectives:

• Analyze literacy-rich environments.

• Create a literacy-rich environment.

Course Resources: 

Module 7 Video Overview

PowerPoint Overview

Resources to Read:

• Literacy-Rich Environments

• Literacy Centers

• Creating a Classroom Library

Resources to Examine:

• Virtual Tours for Pre-K and Kindergarten

• Virtual Tours for First and Second Grade

• Virtual Tours for Third and Fourth Grade

• Virtual Tours for Fifth and Sixth Grade

Science of Reading (Sound Walls)

Research Base:

Practice Assignment:

Assignment Title: Literacy-Rich Environment Design and Explanation

1. Design a literacy-rich environment for a specified grade level. 

2. Write an essay describing the literacy elements you will include in your classroom and why you will include those elements.  Then choose five literacy elements in your classroom and explain the instructional purpose for each.