FOUR BLOCKS LITERACY MODEL


 


Four Blocks® Literacy Model...
for Your School or District

The Literacy Model That's Changing America's Schools

Do you want to

  1. Bullet    increase standardized test scores?

  2. Bullet    individualize instruction for all children without labeling them?

  3. Bullet    implement a strong approach to teaching phonics?

  4. Bullet    increase efficiency and effectiveness in the classroom?

  5. Bullet    produce better readers and writers?

  6. Bullet    energize teaching and learning for students and teachers?


Then contact ERG today to learn how we can provide training and support for implementing the Four Blocks® Literacy Model!

Training is offered by grade level divisions

Grade                                    Framework

Kindergarten                         Building Blocks®

Primary                                 Four Blocks®

Intermediate/Middle             Modified Four Blocks®


Examples of Training Available:
- One Day Awareness Seminars
- Two Day Implementation Workshops
- Continued Support Services Including:

  1. BulletSeminars/Workshops on Support Topics (see below)

  2. BulletDemonstration Lessons

  3. BulletObservation of Classrooms with Constructive Feedback for Growth

  4. BulletFacilitation of Small or Large Group Discussions and Problem Solving

  5. BulletBuilding Walk-Throughs with Administrators / Curriculum Specialists

  6. BulletCoaching with Administrators / Curriculum Specialists / Teachers

  7. BulletGrade-Level Meetings for Q and A

  8. BulletMake-It Take-It Workshops for Each Block


 
 

The Recommended 2x2 Professional Development Plan 2 Day Implementation Workshop to get started with 2 Days every 2 Months for support

Example:

September


November



January



March

2 Day Implementation Workshop


1 day of additional Words Block activities with 1 day of a support topic, "Sharpening Conference Skills with SSR and Writing"

1 day of Q & A sessions with grade-level during planning time and 1 day of a support topic workshop, "Assessment and Grading of the Blocks"


2 days of classroom observations with specific feedback during grade-level meetings

Continued Support Topics


Assessment and Grading of the Blocks


Mini-Lessons in Guided Reading



Mini-Lessons in Writing



Sharpening Conference Skills for SSR/Writing


Organizing the Blocks



How the Blocks Change through the Year


Word Block Activities / More Words Activities


The Administrator's Role in Support




Applying the Environmental Checklist


Plugging Curriculum into the Four Blocks®


Alignment of Lessons for Greater Impact


Integrating the Blocks with Your Curriculum


Making the Home-School Connection


More Support for Each Block


Using IRIs for Planning and Management


Centers for Kindergarten Building Blocks®


Contact ERG today for professional development in implementing this framework.


Four Blocks® and Building Blocks® are a trademark of Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc. Registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office

The 4-Frame Math Model is not connected to nor a part of the Four Blocks® Literacy Model by Patricia Cunningham and Dorothy Hall, published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc.