Letterland - Grade Three Initial Training - Live Virtual [2102]

Grade Three: Initial Training

Overview

Letterland's child-friendly Grade Three curriculum introduces teaching strategies to help children master advanced spelling patterns with fluency and comprehension.

What does the training include?

The primary emphasis for Grade Three Initial is on whole group instruction, but it also includes implementing small group and intervention strands in the classroom.

Instructional Objectives

• Make connections between cross-curricular language.
• Provide skills needed to recognise advanced use of words and language.
• Use knowledge to broaden vocabulary understanding.
• Foster fluent reading skills using decodable text.
• Deepen comprehension using vocabulary building, discussion, and dramatization.
• Review weekly strategies and routines and explore extensions.

How does the training work?

This training includes a Pre-Work Assignment which will need to be completed prior to the session. The assignment will be sent to participants on receipt of registration.

The training is virtual and at the following times live on Zoom:

• Morning: 9:00 am - 11:00 am [EDT]
• Lunch break: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.
• Afternoon: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Participants will receive a link before the start of the session with details of how to join. Those new to Zoom will need to sign up here: Zoom Free Sign up.

After the training, all participants will receive a Letterland Certificate of Completion (4 hours). As School districts have different requirements, you should check with your district to ensure this will count towards your professional development hours.

What materials do I need?

You will require your Grade Three Teacher’s Guide for this training.