Do you wish your students were able to talk about content on a deeper and more meaningful level? Close reading can be used with science and social studies texts to support higher-level thinking, build vocabulary, and create engaging conversations for your students. Join Alexander Laue for this timesaving, to the point session and explore an innovative five-day close reading routine, what it can look like in your classroom, and how you can find time in your busy schedule to integrate this high-leverage practice. Get ready to unlock the secrets of close reading and integrate this powerful strategy across all content areas! Alexander’s expertise as a literacy instructional coach will provide you with the tools and resources you need to implement this close reading routine to deepen students’ understanding in the content areas, as well as give them opportunities to continue practicing their reading skills throughout the day. Key Takeaways Explore practical techniques for implementing close reading strategies across content areas, including science and social studies. Learn how to scaffold close reading instruction to support students of all levels, from struggling readers to advanced learners. Discover ways to integrate technology and multimedia resources to enhance close reading experiences, making texts more accessible and engaging for students. Gain insights into assessing student progress and understanding through close reading activities. Presented by Alexander Laue Alexander Laue is an elementary literacy instructional coach in Houston, Texas working at multiple campuses in his school district. Throughout his career, he has taught bilingual third and fourth grade students, though he supports teachers in grades Kindergarten through fifth. Alexander is a content specialist and provides routine professional development at the district level with a focus on English and Spanish language arts instruction.

The English language is rich with words. The Oxford Dictionary has over 500,000 entries and is ever growing. How then, can we expect to teach students all the words they will encounter throughout the school career? Join Alexander Laue for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore morphology and how we can teach students to break apart words into meaningful pieces. These practices give students strategies to solve words for their meaning, using all their knowledge of affixes, Latin bases and Greek combining forms. Get ready to revolutionize your teaching approach and enhance students' language skills through the power of morphology! Alexander’s expertise as a literacy instructional coach will provide you with the tools and resources you need to integrate morphology instruction into the curriculum to enhance students' vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension, spelling, and overall literacy skills. Key Takeaways Explore the concept of morphology instruction and familiarize yourself with the key vocabulary associated with it. Gain insights into the history of the English language and its largest linguistic influences (Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek). Examine sample assessments for morphology instruction and discuss how the data can be used to inform where to start teaching word study. Discover research-based techniques for increasing students’ morphological knowledge. Presented by Alexander Laue Alexander Laue is an elementary literacy instructional coach in Houston, Texas working at multiple campuses in his school district. Throughout his career, he has taught bilingual third and fourth grade students, though he supports teachers in grades Kindergarten through fifth. Alexander is a content specialist and provides routine professional development at the district level with a focus on English and Spanish language arts instruction.

Are you seeking effective strategies to provide targeted support to students reading below grade level? Struggling readers often face challenges with decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition, impacting their overall reading proficiency. Join Alexander Laue for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore a treasure trove of instructional strategies that can be implemented to support our striving readers. These are practices that can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of your individual students and ensure that we are making growth towards students’ phonics knowledge and overall reading comprehension. Get ready to enhance your support for struggling readers and empower every student to unlock the joys of reading and achieve their full potential! Alexander’s expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide interventions and differentiated instruction that will increase student confidence, engagement, and academic success. Key Takeaways Gain insights into identifying and assessing the specific needs of struggling readers, including assessing decoding skills, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Explore evidence-based strategies and interventions to support struggling readers, including explicit instruction, multisensory techniques, and scaffolded practice. Learn how to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence, resilience, and a love of reading among struggling readers. Discover techniques for monitoring progress, providing feedback, and adjusting instruction to meet the evolving needs of struggling readers over time. Presented by Alexander Laue Alexander Laue is an elementary literacy instructional coach in Houston, Texas working at multiple campuses in his school district. Throughout his career, he has taught bilingual third and fourth grade students, though he supports teachers in grades Kindergarten through fifth. Alexander is a content specialist and provides routine professional development at the district level with a focus on English and Spanish language arts instruction.