Shafter High School Literacy Plan

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Shafter High SchoolLiteracy Plan

• Amanda Garza
• Amy Evans
• Judy Castro

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Literacy Goals

• Word of the week using academic vocabulary
• Literacy Library for teachers
• School-wide SSR
• EAP Modules
• 9th grade Composition

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Word of the Week

• Academic Vocabulary from Kate Kinsella
• In Daily Bulletin
• Cross-curricular implementation
• Kate Kinsella strategies
• Teacher training

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Literacy Library

• Central location in library
• Supplemental resources for teachers

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School-wide SSR

• Designated period for SSR/AR
• 20-30 minute period
• Read AR books test
• All teachers teach
• Audio books equipment available as needed

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EAP Modules

• Implement modules in English curriculum
• Divide modules by grade level
• Coordinate time frame for modules
• Train English Dept.

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9th Grade Composition

• Committee developed composition curriculum
  through district
• Implement into all 9th grade English classes
• Includes grammar unit, Patterns of Thought, and
  various literary pieces