If you are planning on attending the upcoming CCIRA Conference in Westminster, CO, I will be giving two presentations. The first one is Thursday 7:30am morning. It is an author/educator panel discussion with Beth Anderson and Jolene Gutierrez. On Friday, I will give a solo presentation on using decodable books.
Session 109, Thursday, February 8, 7:30 am
Using Diverse Narratives As a Bridge to Informational Text
Author/Educator Panel: Carolee Dean, Jolene Gutierrez, Beth Anderson
Three children's authors who are also educators will discuss strategies for using narrative children's literature with diverse as well as traditional learners as a bridge to both understanding and writing informational text.
Session 206, Friday, February 9, 7:30 am
The Goldilocks Effect: Finding “Just Right” Decodable Books
Carolee Dean
Discover which books are the best match for students by understanding the benefits and limitations of various types of text including decodable stories. Find out how to expose students to complex syntax and vocabulary while developing decoding skills.
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