Four Blocks® Literacy Model...
for Your School or District
The Literacy Model That's Changing America's Schools
Do you want to
- increase standardized test scores?
- individualize instruction for all children without labeling them?
- implement a strong approach to teaching phonics?
- increase efficiency and effectiveness in the classroom?
- produce better readers and writers?
- 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 BlocksŪ 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:
- Seminars/Workshops on Support Topics (see below)
- Demonstration Lessons
- Observation of Classrooms with Constructive Feedback for Growth
- Facilitation of Small or Large Group Discussions and Problem Solving
- Building Walk-Throughs with Administrators / Curriculum Specialists
- Coaching with Administrators / Curriculum Specialists / Teachers
- Grade-Level Meetings for Q and A
- Make-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 |
2 Day Implementation Workshop |
| November |
1 day of additional Words Block activities with 1 day of a
support topic, "Sharpening Conference Skills with SSR and
Writing" |
| January |
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" |
| March |
2 days of classroom observations with specific feedback during
grade-level meetings |
| Continued Support Topics |
| Assessment and Grading of the Blocks |
Applying the Environmental Checklist |
| Mini-Lessons in Guided Reading |
Plugging Curriculum into the Four Blocks® |
| Mini-Lessons in Writing |
Alignment of Lessons for Greater Impact |
| Sharpening Conference Skills for SSR/Writing |
Integrating the Blocks with Your Curriculum |
| Organizing the Blocks |
Making the Home-School Connection |
| How the Blocks Change through the Year |
More Support for Each Block |
| Word Block Activities / More Words Activities |
Using IRIs for Planning and Management |
| The Administrator's Role in Support |
Centers for Kindergarten Building Blocks® |
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Four Blocks® is a trademark of Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc. Registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office
Building Blocks® is a trademark of Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc.
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.
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