LITERACY WORKGROUP

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Makes sense of what is observed

 

Provide regular opportunities, and appropriate environments in which children can engage in careful observation.

 

Model, teach and have children practice strategies for critical and responsive viewing.
RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

 

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTRIBUTION

Pre-school
(ages 3-5, not yet in K)

Kindergarten- Grade1
 
 
Grades 2-3
 
  • Model, teach and have children practice strategies for critical and responsive viewing.
 
  • Model with children various viewing strategies (e.g., establish, create and activate prior knowledge; attend and analyze, draw & sketch)
  • Have children practice viewing strategies (e.g., identify what's in a picture or illustration, sketch chicks in the pen, discuss what they are seeing and relate to prior experiences, etc.)
  • Model with children various viewing strategies (e.g., establish, create and activate prior knowledge; attend and analyze, create mental images; draw & sketch)
  • Have children practice viewing strategies (e.g., identify what's in a picture or illustration, sketch chicks in the pen, discuss what they are seeing and relate to prior experiences, etc.)
  • Model with children various viewing strategies (e.g., establish, create and activate prior knowledge; attend and analyze, create mental images; draw & sketch)
  • Have children practice viewing strategies (e.g., identify what's in a picture or illustration, sketch chicks in the pen, discuss what they are seeing and relate to prior experiences, etc.)
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