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Thursday Institute and Session Index
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Opening: 8:30-10:00 am Keynote Address: Frank Serafini -- Talking Comprehension: Using Language to Expand Comprehension
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Institute A |
Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Institute B |
Session 3 |
Session 4 |
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10:20 – 12:20 |
10:20 – 11:20 |
11:40 – 12:40 |
1:40 – 3:40 |
1:40 – 2:40 |
3:00 – 4:00 |
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A1 The Art of Wacky We-search: Face the Facts With Fun Presenter: Barry Lane
Level: 2-12 |
1-1 Adolescent Literacy-School Wide Planning Presenter: Joan Sedita Level: 4-12 |
2-1 Creating and Comprehending Expository Text Presenter: Dr. Frank
Serafini |
B1 Expanding Comprehension Through Interactive Discussions Presenter: Dr. Frank Serafini Level: 4-12 |
3-1 A Response to
Intervention: A Perspective Level: K-12 |
4-1 Supporting Professional Learning Communities Presenters: Joanne Ellsworth and Kristen Michalski Level: K-4 |
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A2 The Complete Year: Harnessing the Power of Reading and Writing Connections Presenter: Pam Allyn Level: K-5 |
1-2 Building Understanding: Comprehension Strategies That Work With Informational Text Presenter: Dr. Kathy Pike Level: 3-8 |
2-2 Vocabulary Instruction & Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies Presenters: E. D’Amore, T. Boeck, J. Marciano, and M. Watson Level: 3-6 |
B2 21st Century Literacy: Using Technology to Provide Authentic Publishing Opportunities Presenter: Pam Allyn Level: K-8 |
3-2 Powerful Thinking: Using Big Ideas to Infer and Interpret Text Presenters: Pam Dalton and Christine Pruss Level: K-5 |
4-2 Writing in Science Presenters: Barbara Mariconda and Dea Auray Level: 3-8 |
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A3 Great Beginnings: New Directions in Early Childhood Education Moderator: Dr. William Farr Level: All |
1-3 What Really Matters in SRBI Presenters: Dr. Jane Logie and Michael Rafferty Level: K-2 |
2-3 Using Narrative Queries to Encourage Discourse and Develop Meaning Presenter: Kim Eiler Level: 3-5 |
B3 Hooked on Meaning: Best Tips for Succeeding at, Not Succumbing to Writing Tests Presenter: Barry Lane Level: 2-12 |
3-3 Fluency-Beyond Speed Reading Presenter: Dr. Jessica Talada Level: K-8 |
4-3 Vocabulary in Context in Middle/High School Grades Presenter: Karen Pappas Level: 6-12 |
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A4 Launching RTI Tier 1 Comprehension Instruction: Lessons for Shared Reading Presenter: Dr. Nancy Boyles Level: 3-8 |
1-4 Successful Reading and Writing Strategies for ELL Learners Presenters: Dr. Mia Mercurio-Morre and Naomi Migliacci Level: K-12 |
2-4 Combining ELL and Reading Methodologies: Tiered Instruction for ELL Presenters: Dr. Gladys Labas, and Diana and Betsy Sisson Level: K-12 |
B4 From Daunting to Do-able Differentiation Presenter: Dr. Michael Ford Level: K-5 |
3-4 Adolescent Literacy-School Wide Planning Presenter: Joan Sedita Level: 4-12 |
4-4 Successful Reading and Writing Strategies for ELL Learners Presenter: Dr. Mia Mercurio-Morre and Naomi Migliacci Level: K-12 |
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A5 Supporting Children’s Language Development: Text, Talk and Tasks Presenter: Dr. Jeanne Paratore Level: K-3 |
1-5 Using Poetry
Across the Curriculum Presenter: Janet Lawler Level: K-2 |
2-5 The Dictionary Game: Applying Essential Story Elements to Writing Presenter: Stacey DeKeyser Level: 6-12 |
B5 Redefining Assessment in the Writing Workshop: Assessing the Process as Well as the Product Presenters: Dr. William Farr and Kim Richard Level: K-8 |
3-5 Historical Fiction for the Ages Presenter: Elizabeth Smith Level: 6-8 |
4-5 The Dictionary Game: Applying Story Elements to Writing Presenter: Stacey DeKeyser Level: 6-12 |
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1-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
2-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
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3-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
4-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
Friday Institute and Session Index
Opening: 8:30-10:00am
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Keynote Address: Ralph Fletcher --
Engaging Boy Writers Handout 1 Handout 2 Handout 3 |
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Institute C |
Session 5 |
Session 6 |
Institute D |
Session 7 |
Session 8 |
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10:20 – 12:20 |
10:20 – 11:20 |
11:40 – 12:40 |
1:40 – 3:40 |
1:40 – 2:40 |
3:00 – 4:00 |
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C1 Improving Comprehension & Response: Unlocking Language of Nonfiction/Informational Text Presenter: Nen Nanfeldt Level: 6-12 |
5-1 Motivating Students to Improve Reading Fluency and Comprehension Presenter: Debby Mossburg Level: 1-8, Remedial, Special Education, Reading Specialists, and Administrators |
6-1 The Importance of Words in Fiction & Nonfiction Reading & Writing Presenter: Dr. Elaine Bukowiecki Level: 1-8 |
D1 A Collaborative Model for Reading Intervention Presenters: Dr. William Farr and Barbara Zirazadeh Level: K-5 |
7-1 Engage Students to Read, Write, and Think in WEB 2.0 Presenters: Luke Forshaw and Keith Margolus Level: K-12 |
8-1 The Author Backpack: Using What You Know to Write About What You Don’t Presenter: Dana Meachen Rau Level: K-5 |
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C2 School Reform Presenter: Dr. Taffy Raphael Level: All |
5-2 Critical Literacy in Action During Reading and Writing Workshop Presenter: Ryan Colwell Level: K-5 |
6-2 Language Play That Boosts Writing Presenter: Ralph Fletcher Level: 3 and up |
D2 Helping Students Create Memorable Memoirs Presenter: Ralph
Fletcher Level: 3 and up |
7-2 Effective Teaching Strategies: A Differentiated Approach Presenters: M. Daigle, C. Messenger, C. King, and A. Sorge Level: Middle/High School |
8-2 Increasing Parental Involvement to Enhance Student Literacy Achievement Presenters: Angela Buccheri and Kristina Kelly Level: K-2 |
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C3 Small Group Instruction for RTI: Meeting the Needs for All Learners Presenter: Dr. Adria Klein Level: K-5 |
5-3 Effective Teaching Strategies: A Differentiated Approach Presenters: M. Daigle, C. Messenger, C. King, and A. Sorge Level: Middle/High School |
6-3 Developing Comprehension Through the Read-Aloud Presenters: Dana McCormick and Christine Woods Level: 3-5 |
D3 Small Group Instruction for RTI: Meeting the Needs of All Learners Presenter: Dr. Adria Klein Level: K-5 |
7-3 Integrated
Curriculum: Designing Instruction by Examining Language We Use Presenter: Lauren Benjamin Level: K-5 |
8-3 The Importance of Words in Fiction & Nonfiction Reading & Writing Presenter: Dr. Elaine Bukowiecki Level: 1-8 |
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C4 It’s All About Words: Using Foldables for Word Study Presenters: Rebecca Pilver and Donna Drasch Level: K-5 |
5-4 Amelia Bedelia Takes the CMT Presenters: Kathleen England, Darcy Fiano, and Jennifer Tyler Level: 3-5 |
6-4 The Neglected Reader: Instructing High Ability Readers for Growth Presenters: Dr. Sheelah Sweeney and Cheri Burke Level: K-12 |
D4 How to Teach Students Who Do Not Look Like You Presenter: Dr. William Howe Level: PreK-12 |
7-4 Literacy Through Collaborative Eyes Presenter: Jessica Buckle Level: K-12 |
8-4 Literacy Instruction with Beginning ESL Students Presenter: Jennifer Green Level: K-2 |
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C5 Defining the “I” in SRBI Presenters: E. Marie Mas, S. Broas, S. Francia, and C. W. Huber Level: 2-8 |
5-5 Who Is Doing the Talking in the Classroom? Presenter: Dr. Margaret Queenan Level: 3-5 |
6-5 Engage Students to Read, Write, and Think in WEB 2.0 Presenters: Luke Forshaw and Keith Margolus Level: K-12 |
D5 Pairing Fiction & Nonfiction to Increase Comp. and Vocabulary Presenter: Mya Chen Whitney Level: K-8 |
7-5 Developing Comprehension Through the Read-Aloud Presenters: Dana McCormick and Christine Woods Level: 3-5 |
8-5 BBK (Building Background Knowledge) Presenters: Candace Parent and Tobie Rosenberg Level: 5-10 |
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5-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
6-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
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7-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |
8-6 Inquiry into professional books, instructional materials, and children’s literature. |