Playbooks Workshops on the Web

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Playbooks® Workshops on the Web

Discover the engaging power of using
reader's theater to build reading fluency
and confidence in students in this fun and
entertaining workshop on the web.

In just 60 minutes, participants will learn....

How reader's theater is a compelling, engaging and easy-to-implement academic reading activity that meets reading and literacy requirements under Title One, Reading First, 21st CCLC , ESL/ELD, Special Ed, etc.
Why reader's theater is the most popular form of "Repeated Guided Oral Reading;" a research-based and proven method for improving reading fluency and comprehension, and how it can save you time during guided reading activities
The importance of including the "arts" in reading programs in altering the attitudes of young people toward themselves and each other, and how this is especially helpful for children with disadvantaged backgrounds in building self-esteem and a love of reading
How reader's theater doesn't require memorization, props, or a stage and is much easier to implement than typical theatrical plays and provides a balanced platform for all students to shine, rather than a spotlight for just a few
Different reading, performance and student grouping methods and what works best.
How reader's theater provides reading role models for academic growth in a fun, engaging and entertaining setting.
The impact multi-leveled and color-coded text has on reading, listening, and speaking success.
The importance of assigning roles and structuring groups carefully and purposefully and the factors to consider.
How to structure a weekly program with proper repetition and rotation for different types of programs and goals and over varied lengths of time.
Coaching techniques for acting and expression, read-aloud etiquette, the optional use of mini-costumes, and rewarding students for exceptional effort and performance.
Why and how to include cross-curricular activities, and how to enhance a reader's theater program with "over-acting" games.
How to measure the effectiveness of a reader's theater program including an assessment plan and techniques for before, during, and after the program.
How to include reader's theater in your future grant applications

Who should watch...

Title One and Reading First curriculum coordinators
and teachers

21st Century CLC grantees
(Directors and Site Staff)

After-School and Summer School Directors, Coordinators and
site staff

Reading Teachers and Coaches

Principals/Administrators

Curriculum Specialists

Intervention Specialists

ESL/ELD Directors, Coordinators, Teachers

Migrant Educational Specialists

Special Ed Teachers

Directors of Instruction

Anyone involved in the planning or implementation of a Reading program for any grades from K-12
in a school or district.

Upcoming Workshops
on the Web

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 1, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 8, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 15, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, December 22, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, January 5, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, January 10, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, January 12, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, January 17, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, January 19, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, January 24, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, January 26, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

Tuesday, January 31, 2011
12:00 p.m. PST 3:00 p.m. EST

$9.99 per person

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and a link to view the webinar
after purchase.

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