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Science of Reading Literacy Series
Science of Reading Literacy Series
The Elementary Literacy and School Readiness office at CDE is developing a series of turnkey professional development options for districts to use to support implementation of evidence-based practices in the Science of Reading. The Science of Reading Literacy Series will begin with a focus on seven instructional routines that address each of the components of literacy and oral language.
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Sight Word Recognition: Heart Word Routine
Overview of Phonics
Support Materials:
Leader Look-Fors (English Instruction)
Features of Effective Instruction Checklist
Sight Word Recognition: Heart Word Routine Lab Deck
For this session, participants will need:
- Printed copy of the Heart Word Routine Handout
- Writing utensils
Fluency: Structured Partner Reading Routine
Overview of Fluency
Support Materials:
Leader Look Fors - Fluency and Vocabulary (English Instruction)
Features of Effective Instruction Checklist
Fluency Activities Guide
Fluency: Structured Partner Reading Routine Lab Deck
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For this session, participants will need:
- Printed copy of the Fluency Partner Reading Routine Handout and Sample Passage
- Timer
- Writing utensils
Vocabulary: Explicit Vocabulary Routine
Overview of Vocabulary
Support Materials:
Turn and Talk Routine Lab Deck
Leader Look Fors - Oral Language (English Instruction)
Leader Look Fors - Fluency and Vocabulary (English Instruction)
Features of Effective Instruction Checklist
Vocabulary Activities Guide
Vocabulary: Explicit Vocabulary Routine Lab Deck
For this session, participants will need:
- Explicit Vocabulary Routine Handout
- Writing utensils
Phonemic Awareness: Blending and Segmenting Routine
Overview of Phonological Awareness
Support Materials:
Understanding Consonant and Vowel Phonemes in English
Consonant and Vowel Charts
Oral Language & Phonology Activities Guide
Leader Look-Fors (English Instruction)
Features of Effective Instruction Checklist
Phonemic Awareness: Blending and Segmenting Routine Lab Deck
For this session, participants will need:
- Printed copy of the Phonemic Awareness Blending and Segmenting Lab Handout
- Chips, counters, coins, cubes, etc.
- Writing utensils
Phonics: Blending and Segmenting Routine
Phonics and Word Study Activities Guide
Leader Look-Fors (English Instruction)
Features of Effective Instruction Checklist
Phonics: Blending and Segmenting Routine Lab Deck
For this session, participants will need:
- Printed copy of the Phonics Blending and Segmenting Lab Handout
- Magnetic letters, letter tiles, chips, counters, etc.
- Writing utensils
Phoneme Grapheme Mapping Routine
Phoneme Grapheme Mapping Routine Lab Deck
For this session, participants will need:
- Printed copy of the PGM Routine Handout and CDE PGM Directions
- Chips, counters, coins, cubes, etc.
- Writing utensils
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