An Overview of Multisensory Reading Instruction
11/5/2020 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Multisensory reading strategies will be demonstrated using a case study approach. Participants will practice various parts of an Orton-Gillingham lesson. Presented by the Center for Dyslexia Studies at Fairleigh Dickinson.
PRESENTER: MRS NICOLE GIZZI
Bienvenidos Book Club
11/5/2020 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Bienvenidos! Join the literacy collaborative workshop that celebrates multilingual learners!
PRESENTER: KENNETH O. KUNZ, KATHRYN DISKIN
Create “Word Shakers”: Use Close Reading to Cultivate Civic Engagement
11/5/2020 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Learn practical step-by-step, research-based methods to effectively teach Close Reading Skills that will augment students engagement, critical-thinking skills and ultimately create free-thinking change agents.
PRESENTER: ASHA L. VONLIEBTAG
Improving Reading & Writing Through Kindness to Animals
11/6/2020 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Students love to read, discuss, and write about animals! This workshop introduces “Humane Education”, teaching kindness to animals, using free language arts resources from animal protection organizations. Free books!
PRESENTER: JULIE O’CONNOR, PHD
Leveling UP: SciFi and Fantasy in the Classroom
11/5/2020 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Create strange new worlds, discover innovative strategies and spark creativity by going over the rainbow, down the rabbit hole, and engaging with science fiction and fantasy literature.
PRESENTER: COLLIN J. ROSSI
Literacy Across the Content Areas
11/5/2020 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Literacy extends thinking skills for students. Workshop participants will experience model activities to support 21st Century Skills and Standards to best prepare students for continued learning.
PRESENTER: KIMBERLY R. TUCKER
Move that Bus! Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Makeovers of Classroom Libraries
11/5/2020 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Come learn about Children’s Rights to Read and a passion project fueled by providing access to interdisciplinary and inclusive books in classrooms. Come network with NJLA and Monmouth University leaders.
PRESENTER: KENNETH O. KUNZ, JASON FITZGERALD
Talking About, Within, and Beyond Books with Joy!
11/6/2020 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Participants will engage in various approaches related to getting readers to think about, and beyond, books. Strategies related to book talks, questioning techniques, and cultural/linguistic awareness will be shared.
PRESENTER: KENNETH O. KUNZ, RACHEL C. LELLA
Teaching with Cognates
11/6/2020 1:00 – 2:00 PM
This session will discuss the value of using Latin-root cognates when teaching Romance languages to English speakers in any subject area.
PRESENTER: MARTHA G. ARRIZON, MARIA M. SHIVERS
The Portrayal of Disabilities in Children’s Literature
11/6/2020 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Childrens’ literature is used by educators to help students understand contemporary topics that are relevant to their lives, such as the topic of disabilities.
PRESENTER: MELISSA C. PETRILLO
Thinking About Young Adult Literature in the Classroom
11/6/2020 10:30 – 11:30 AM
This session focuses on ways to think about representation and diversity in young adult literature. Attendees leave with lists of new titles and new strategies for moving beyond the canon.
PRESENTER: JENNIFER ANSBACH