Help readers build fluency through guided practice and repeated readings. Develop reading instruction that yields fluent, life-long readers with proven strategies that will motivate even the most reluctant students.

Why You Need This Workshop:

Research has shown that readers who engage in regular, repeated readings improve their word recognition, reading rate, comprehension, and overall reading proficiency. Because fluency happens gradually and with practice, rereading and performing is an effective way for students to improve this skill.

What You'll Learn:

• Learn strategies to improve reading instruction with texts that are meant to be read, reread, and performed.
• Provide guided practice to help students improve their ability to recognize words effortlessly, and read with meaningful expression and phrasing.
• Know which selections, types and levels of text to choose in order to yield the most successful results for all students.
• Learn to incorporate regular reading opportunities during the day, and ideas to schedule and plan performances.
• Implement word study strategies to achieve meaningful oral reading, comprehension, and improved vocabulary.
• Discover ways to liven up the performance to keep students motivated.
• Learn the most effective way to coach all levels of readers with ideas and suggestions to keep students fully engaged.
• Teach students how to interpret text orally, express emotion, and convey the author's meaning.
• Discover the benefits of using audio-assisted learning for all student groups.

Session Extras:

• Hands-on Activities
• Special Resource Handbook
• Ready-to-use Activities and Tips for Immediate Classroom Use
• Informal Consultation Available

Who Should Attend:

Teachers (Grades 1–6), Special Education Teachers, Gifted Teachers, ELL Teachers, Title I Teachers, Mentors, Interns, Resource Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, Administrators, Literacy Coaches, Teacher's Aides

About Our Trainers:

Our team of trainers includes practicing classroom teachers as well as published authors and university professors who have first-hand knowledge of current classroom practices.

Pricing

Prices vary depending upon number of attendees, days, dates, location, and resources purchased. Please use the pricing below as a guideline. For more detailed pricing, scheduling information, or customized price proposal, please contact one of our Professional Development Specialists at 800-858-7339. Or for more information, email us at info@teachercreatedmaterials.com or complete and submit the form below.

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Workshop

• Single Day Workshop: A single day (6 hours) workshop with a content-area expert: $3,500-$6,000
• Multi-Day Institute: Consecutive days with a single trainer: Starting at $7,500

Note: Prices listed above do not include recommended resources.