All resources in Elrose Composite School

The Observation Survey

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The Observation Survey includes 6 tasks: Letter Identification - Students are asked to identify capital and lower case letters in any way they can. Word Test - Students read a list of 20 words. Concepts about Print - This task identifies what children know about how print works. Writing Vocabulary - Students are given 10 minutes to write as many words as they can. Hearing and Recording Sounds in Words- A short story is dictated and students are asked to record the sounds they hear. Text Reading - Students are asked to read text and their level is identified

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Primary Source

Author: Sharon Greaney

What Kids Need to Read

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This resource lists the skills necessary to develop reading skills in students from birth on! This resource is excellent for parents and early literacy teachers. Oral language is key! Put devices down and talk to children as much as possible. Read to children every night. These are some of the foundations included. Read the document for more information on developing literacy in young children.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Melissa Lander

For the Love of Reading

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This resource is for anyone who works with and cares for young children. The word “parent” is inclusive of all those who contribute to the development and lifelong learning of children. Remember that no two children are alike. No two parents are alike. Your child will learn and grow at his own pace. Parents are a child’s most important teachers. As your child’s first teacher, you can provide opportunities that will give your child a love of reading. Read to your child every day. Let your child see you reading. This booklet gives a few suggestions on how to help your child discover the love of reading. It also lets you as a parent know why you are so important in the life of your child.

Material Type: Primary Source

Author: Saskliteracy.ca