Laurens County School District 56
Professional Development with Dr. Katie McKnight
June 6, 2024
RESOURCES
Planning for Surface, Deep, and Transfer Learning
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Classroom Activity: Sticky Notes
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Four Literacy Myths of Older Learners
A publication of Reading Horizons
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Methods of Oral Reading Technique
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Readers Theater Sample Scripts
Click here to download Eleven
Click here to download Photosynthesis
Click here to download The Cask of Amontillado
Annotation Exercise Sample Articles
Click here to download The Great Depression
Click here to download Stock Market Crash
Motivating Reluctant Adolescent Readers
AdLit: A Multi-Media Education Service of WETA
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Classroom Vocabulary Activities
Click here to download Vocabulary Slide Graphic Organizer
Click here to download List-Group-Label Graphic Organizer
Click here to download Paint Chips Activity
Welcome to the Science of Reading Podcast for grades 4-12! Your hosts, Dr. Katie McKnight and Dr. Jenny French have been classroom teachers, university professors, school consultants and authors. We created this podcast especially for 4th -12th grade teachers, literacy coaches and school and district leaders who need the information, tools and resources to grow students’ literacy achievement.
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April 14, 2024 - Discover the importance of background knowledge in reading comprehension, and get some strategies you can use in your own classroom.
Building a Successful Summer School Program
March 6, 2024 - This info will help you design a summer school plan with logistical suggestions and resource recommendations!
The Science of Reading for Adolescents
January 30, 2024 - Delve into the practical considerations educators should bear in mind to cultivate effective literacy skills in older students.
The Science of Reading for Grades 4-12 with Katie & Jen
Visit the Engaging Learners "Freebies" page every week to get a FREE downloadable resource to use in your classroom!
These free downloadable resources come from Dr. Katie McKnight’s many books including Literacy & Learning Centers for the Big Kids, Hands-On Grammar, and the Short, Short, BIG! writing program. Set a weekly reminder for yourself and come back every week – you’ll want to get them all! Discover books by Dr. Katie McKnight here.
