The Reading League Science of Reading

Teaching Vocabulary is Complex: Techniques & Decisions

TRL-FL hosts Linda Diamond, author of the Teaching Reading Sourcebook.  In this session, Dr. Diamond will describe evidence-based instructional methods for teaching vocabulary and address the decision-making necessary to determine when and how to teach vocabulary that will appear in complex texts. Participants will see a decision tree useful for planning whether to pre-teach academic vocabulary, teach at point of appearance, and/or use a challenging word for discussion after reading a complex text. Register Here

Free

Developing Language Skills to Support Literacy Instruction with Carla Stanford

TRL-GA Oral language skills are an essential building block for literacy success. This session focuses on intentional, explicit, and practical teaching strategies that afford students opportunities to leverage and enhance their oral language skills. In addition, rituals and routines that develop Executive Function skills will be woven into the presentation. These strategies will make great additions to your literacy toolbox and just in time for the upcoming school year. Audience: K-5 Teachers Register Here

K-5 Oral Language and Writing Seminar with Nancy Fetzer

TRL-MT If you've been wanting to level-up your K-5 writing instruction, come join The Reading League Montana as they bring Nancy Fetzer to you virtually. In this three-day seminar Nancy will be addressing vocabulary instruction, narrative writing, paragraph structures, and more! Courses will be offered from 8:30am - 12:00 pm MST and 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm MST on August 8, 9, and 10.  $75 includes all six sessions. Register Here

$75
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