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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Literacy throughout the disciplines, to include the World Language Classroom

Literacy is one of the most common terms used in our society today.  We are surrounded by literacy terms - "financial literacy," "technological literacy," "geographical literacy," to name a few.  

Lisa Dalrymple, Foreign Language Department Head for  Mt. Blue RSD, will look at the expanded definition of literacy as it applies across the content areas.  

"It is not enough to say that literacy is defined by being able to read and write.  Today our students need to be able to do an array of tasks to be literate.  Students need to be able to comprehend, identify, prioritize, organize, retrieve, and understand within a context that is meaningful.  Literacy is not confined to one area of a person's life but rather it is found in every discipline. "... Lisa Dalrymple



Topic:  Literacy Across the Curriculum

  
Presenters: Lisa Dalrymple

Date: June 2, 2011

Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.


To take part in the webinar click on this link:





*Audio access to the meetings will be conducted via phone bridge.  To help participants connect by phone, a box will appear asking for their phone number so the Connect conference room can call them back.
Those using a telephone with a direct-dial phone number, should accept this option, enter their phone number, and the conference room will call them right back.
Those who have a telephone with no direct-line phone number (if their phone is only reached by a switchboard), should click on CANCEL when the call-back box appears, then dial-in to the meeting using this access combination:
·         Dial-in 1-866-910-4857
·         Password 985399
Detailed instructions on joining the meeting can be found online at http://www.maine.gov/education/lsalt/paap/materialstools/documents/PK20-2_login_instructions.pdf.
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Monday, May 16, 2011

Literacy and Common Core

Recently I spoke to an assistant principal at Brockton High School.  For those of you who are familiar with ASCD, you know Brockton HS has been praised for the model it has been using over the last 11 years - assuring increased student success.  The administration shared the following chart with me.  As you can see, literacy has been integrated throughout all content areas.  With the advent of common core, this format is a helpful guide.  Enjoy.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Ground Breaking New Research on Reading and Its Connection to Brain Development. A Must Read!

May 3rd, 2011

Reading boosts brain pathways, affects multiple disciplines

Pathways within the brain can be strengthened by reading and language exposure, researchers say

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By Jenna Zwang

 


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Recent research shows that reading has a massive impact on brain function and can actually affect understanding in nearly all school subjects. [ Read More ]