Virtual Literacy Webinars
To kick off “I Love to Read Month” the literacy/assessment facilitators will begin hosting a series of 1-hour webinars on different components of a balanced literacy block. Please join us on February 1, 2023 when we present the first topic “Interactive Read-Alouds using Indigenous Content Books”. Read-alouds engage readers through good books, conversation and further inquiry.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Kindergarten to Grade 2 Virtual Webinar (Bonnie Monias, Glenda Moose, Assessment & Literacy Facilitators)
Agenda 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. “Where do my Moccasins Come From” by Bernelda Wheeler
- What is the structure of the read-aloud?
- Comprehension strategies for the read-aloud: turn and talk, stop and sketch, react and respond.
- What are the essential questions to ask about the book?
- Text selection and extended learning projects for exploration.
Grade 3 – Grade 5 Virtual Webinar (Bonnie Monias, Glenda Moose, Assessment and Literacy Facilitators)
Agenda 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. “A Big Mistake” by Richelle Lovegrove, Illustrated by Amber Green
- What is the structure of the read-aloud?
- Comprehension strategies for the read-aloud: turn and talk, stop and sketch, react and respond.
- What are the essential questions to ask about the book?
- Text selection and extended learning projects for exploration.
Grade 6 – Grade 8 Virtual Webinar (Bonnie Monias, Glenda Moose, Assessment & Literacy Facilitators)
Agenda 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – “A Girl Called Echo” Graphic Novel by Katherena Vermette
- What is the structure of the read-aloud?
- Comprehension strategies for the read-aloud: turn and talk, stop and sketch, react and respond.
- What are the essential questions to ask about the book?
- Text selection and extended learning projects for exploration.
Grade 9 – Grade 12 Virtual Webinar (Bonnie Monias, Glenda Moose, Assessment & Literacy Facilitators)
Agenda 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – “The Night Wanderer” Graphic Novel by Drew Hayden Taylor
- What is the structure of the read-aloud?
- Comprehension strategies for the read-aloud: turn and talk, stop and sketch, react and respond.
- What are the essential questions to ask about the book?
- Text selection and extended learning projects for exploration.
Personal or school email sent with a registration form is essential for connecting to Microsoft TEAMS Virtual Literacy “Webinars”. For more information, contact Davin Dumas.
