New!
Interactive Reader's Theater Workshop ... Reserve your spot!
Discover the power of
Reader's Theater to build reading fluency and confidence in students
in this
fun, entertaining and interactive workshop.
In just 2 short hours, participants
will learn....
How Reader's Theater is a
compelling, engaging and easy-to-implement academic reading activity
that meets literacy requirements under Title One, Reading First, 21st
CCLC, etc.
Why Reader's Theater is an approved
form of "Repeated Guided Oral Reading;" a research-based and proven
method for improving reading fluency and comprehension
How Reader's Theater doesn't
require memorization, props, or a stage and is much easier to implement
than typical theatrical plays and provides a balanced platform for all
students to shine, rather than a spotlight for just a few
Different reading, performance and
grouping methods and what works best.
How Reader's Theater provides
reading role models for academic growth
The impact multi-leveled and
color-coded text has on reading, listening, and speaking success.
The importance of assigning roles
and structuring groups carefully and purposefully and the factors to
consider.
How to structure a weekly program
with proper repetition and rotation for different types of programs and
goals (e.g., Title One classroom, After-school program, Summer School
camp, etc.) and over varied lengths of time.
Coaching techniques for acting and
expression, read-aloud etiquette, the optional use of mini-costumes,
and rewarding students for exceptional effort and performance.
Why and how to include
cross-curricular activities, and how to enhance a Reader's Theater
program with "over-acting" games.
How to measure the effectiveness of
a Reader's Theater program including an assessment plan and techniques
for before, during, and after the program.
The importance of including the
"arts" in after-school programs in altering the attitudes of young
people toward themselves and each other.
How learning in and through the
arts can help students overcome the obstacles of disadvantaged
backgrounds.
How to include Reader's Theater in
your grant applications.
Participants get hands-on experience
assigning roles and actually
performing a short Reader's Theater play right in the workshop in small
non-threatening groups. Encourage others
to attend with you and share the fun!
Relax and
dress casual for this workshop. It's going to be a
lot of fun!
What participants had to say...
"The workshop was fun and extremely
helpful. I now understand why I should use Reader's Theater in my
classroom." Julie B., California
"I never realized Reader's Theater was so effective as an academic
activity, and that there is research to support it. I'm glad that this
fun activity is also going to make a difference in my student's lives."
Sharon C., California.
On-Site Training Workshops also available.
We can come to your
facility to train your staff. Call for a custom quote. 1-800-375-2926
Ext. 705.
Dallas, TX Tuesday,
February 17, 2009
Choose a 2-Hour Session:
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. or
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m,
Crowne Plaza Suites
Dallas Park Central
7800 Alpha Road
Dallas, TX 75240
