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Completed and Corrected PBL Document
,.OGISTICS
t{ame ofProject: The Integration ofliteracy Itrtervention Across Subjects Duratiotr: August ?021 - July 2022
fopic/Theme: Literacy Intervention Across Subject Areas Project Designerl O'Nesseia Edmondson ?rade/Division Level: Grade 4
The Aiberta leademhip Quality Standards (2020, p. 4) competmcy #1 speaks about Fostring Effective Relationships: "A leader builds positive worlcing
relationships with members of lhe school commnity and local commtmity." lt is tlrough this relationship that we will be able to accomplish the shared vision of
seeing all our students master lit€racy skills-
LQS Competmcy #4 Lading a Leaming Commmity (p. 5) states that'i4 leader nuttures and susmins a alture that silpparts aiduce-infomed teaching and
help ou students see success in their literacy journey is the shared responsibility ofall staffmembers regardless ofwhat class or subject is taught.
Figure 1
Timelines:
. August2021
o Continue to connect with supervisors on ideas and possible concems
o Gather research materials md possible readings on the topic (books and articles etc.)
o Begin to add more books md articles to Mendeley and begin to orgmize materials
. September202l
o Contiaue research and compiling materials
o Complete chapter 1
. October-Decesber202l
o Re-visit both Intemship I and II and &e reflections done so far in my master's program.
o Engage in more reflection time.
o Begin to talk witl staffabout my topic and gattrer teachers' views, cnncems, ideas and geneml perspective on the topic
o Create and dispeme srrveys to gather pertinent data
o Analyze ard xsess information.
o Seek deeper clarification from the experts
o Locate md engage ia profmsional developnent opportunities that can help with further and deeper understantiing oftopic and needs moving
forward
o Commuoicate often with supervisors and cohort &ieads
o Use City University library and librarians
o Rea4rea4read!
o Complete chapter 2 - Literature Review
. laruary2022
o Have chapter 2 reviewed by editor
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o Make corrections to chapter 2
o Begin chapter3
Mty -2022
o Complete conclusion and implementations ofcapstone ploject. Re-visit both Intemship I and II and the reflections done so far in my mmter's
program.
o Engage in more reflection time.
o Editorcompletereview
o Make corrections where necessary
Rotionale:
. How do we bridge the gaps that exist in literacy at the grades 4-6 level? We put inteflention strategies in place across subject areas.
We ensure that sRldents are mel at their point of nced and strategical ly led to success. We havc leamt that consistcncy is kcy to
learning any skill, and leaming to read is no exception. Ifintervention strategies are familiar and accessible at each level and across
the subject areas, students will inevitably enjoy literary success-
Problem/Issue:
. Literacy is a powerful tool and a significant component behind the success ofchildren in every subject area. Students may struggle to
succeed without the proper foundational skills and essential knowledge at crucial developmental stages. Brow (2014) statos that
foundation skills are reading skills that students typically develop in the primary grades. Brom further went on to say that "the skills
and behaviours that develop emly serve as the base for later competence and proficiency.' (p 35). Print conc€pt, phonological
awreness, phonics, and word recognition and fluency ae the skills highlighted here- Children will not become profrcient readers
unless they have these capabilities. Children who do not acquire these abilities lag behhd their pees and do not read spell or
comprehend at their grade level. From the perspectives of (Snow et al., 1998), and stated by Zorfass and Urbano (2008), "for
middle-grade students, the lrck of&ese skills can lead to serious reading difficulties." (p. l).
Due to the lack ofliteracy skills, litemcy intervention must be implemented at every developmental stage. As mentioned by
Merga (2019), from the viewpoints of(Roberts et a1.,2008) "their limited literacy skills diminish their capacity to advance their
reading comprehension and vocabulary skills and to develop efficient md effective readhg saategies" (p. 376). Many facton
influence literacy among studentsi lmguage, vocabulary envirorunent, parental influence, reading, speech, hearing vision
impaiment, aDd socioeconomics are all factors to consider- Students would be unable to establish and retain these fundamental skills
ifthese faclors continue to exist.
This study intends to cxamine the gaps oeated in students' capabilities at the elementary level due to the lack offoundatioml skills.
The aim is to discover how integ@ting literacy intervention strategies across subject areas in grades 4-6 can impact
students' learning. The research will also seek to a-scertain what can be done at each developmental stage to ensure that all literacy
benchmuks can be achieved before moving to another level.
Driving Question: How beneficial are literacy interumtion strategies, and how do they impact students' literacy development from grades 4 to 6?
How can a teacher integrate literaey intervention strategies across subject areas to ensure conthuous literacy engagement?
What is a school leader's role in ensuring that literacy inlerventions are focused and intentionally integrated across subject areas at
grades 4 to 6?
Entry Event Entry Event: How will you "launch" your prcject to educate othem? What caused you to "enter hto" this idca?
I intend to coDsult with my principal with the hope ofpresenfing my reseuch to the staff ofDestiny Christian School. I would also welcome
written feedback from the staffon the ares they foud useful and those on which improvement is needed. A questionnaire will be used to
collect feedbrck. I will use the feedback from staffto strcngthen my presilIation.
The final prcduct will be presented to the City University panel chosen to hear my presentation.
Once the research has been approved, I will seek audiences to which I car pass on this knowledge with the hope that teachers wiil fmd it
useful ald students'literacy development will be enhanced by the research.
I have sped most ofmy cileer teaching grades 4 and 5 and have seen so many cases ofstudorts coming to my grade not being able to read at
gmde level. I have experienced the constant heart-brcaking frustration ftom students when they try to read, comprehend and participate md
are unable to do so with confidence due to their litemcy barrier. Wanting desperatcly to find a stmtegic plan that works to help students
progress md find success in literacy have always been a passion ofmine. This capstone opportmity hro opened a door I have longed for
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kougbdmy €nrir€caecr. I@ ftar lwiub€ able to@ srcb a pla tog&rrlBrwi[ hclp Ey ssdeDts fidsncccss aod otber teachers in
he profe,ssion with similar concems.
?igurE 3
Lerrning Outcom$:
. I will research and utilize information on literacy strategies and intervention ftom researchers such as Janet Morq Gail Topkins, The
Intedational Literary Orgauizatior, Jeanifer Serravallo, Gipe Richards and other researchers.
. I will hostpofessional development session for staffas well as collaborating with otho literacyteachers in otler schools on best
practices for intervention
. I will prcsent the research fiading !o our teachers so that they cm see the evidenm from multiple, medible source
. I will actively seek out feedback from PD andinteilentionpractices tbroughsrveys andquestionnaires
. I will coastantly engage staffin conversation as well as mitten dialogue for ideas aad suggestions as the program progresses
i b) I w-11 artively seek out feedbacl( arid infordation ftOri a var-eti ofsouices to erliarlce leaderghili pmctices.
. c) I will seek critical review and apply educational research to inform effective practice
Curriculum Outcomes
General Outcore 2 - Comprehend and respod penona*y and criticafly to ord, print md of]er media texts
o SpecifuOutcome2.l
- Comprehend new i&as 8nd information by responding personally and discussing ideas with othcs
- Exted sight vocabulary to include words frequently used in other subject areas
- Distinguish differences in the structual elements oftexts, such as letters aad storybools, to access and comprehend ideas
and information
o Specifu Outcome 2.2
- Identiff and discuss favourite authors, topics and kinds ofoml, print and other media texts
o Speciftc Outcome Li
- Describe and compare the main characteristics ofa variety oforal print and other media texts
- Recognize how words and word combinations, such as word play, repetition and rhyme, influence or convey meaning
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- Use m increasing variety olwords to express and extend undentmding of concepts related to pcrsonal interests and
topics ofstudy
- Recognize English words md expressions that come from other cultues or languages
o SpeeiJic Outcome 4.2
- Identi! and apply comon spellhg genmalizations in om writing
- Apply strategies for identiffing and leaming to spell problem words in own writing
o Specitic Oukome 4. j
- Adjust volume, tone ofvoice and gestues appropriately, to suit a yariety ofsocial and classroom activities
- Comect own idea, opinions md experiences to those communicated in oral or visual presentations
. General Outcome 5 - Respect, support and collaborate with others
o SpeciJic Outcome 5.1
- Use appropriate language to acknov/ledge special events and to honour accomplishments in and beyond the clmsroom
- Identifu md discuss differences in language use in a variety ofschool and community contexts
ITAGE 2: RESOURCES
ResourcesNeeded: l0nsitepeople/facilities:
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What r€souces wiu you Jonathm Bolton
Supervisor/Principal -
ue to complete your Tim Gill
ploject
- Vice Principal
Colleagues
(e.g. print, media, guest
Educational Assistants
speakers,
lntemerwebsites,, Equipmerrt:
comuity facilities, erc.? Research materials
F{ow will you access thwe Pap-ea
resouces for you prcject? Laptop
How will othem access
Tape Recorder
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Video Tape
aterials: Books
. Joyful Literacy Interuentiom - Janet Nadine Mort PhD
. The Reading Strategies Book - Jennifer Semvallo
. 50 Literacy Strategies - Step by Step - Gait E. Topkins
i Malhple Pafi to Litemci - Gipe Richards
. Catching Readers Before They Fall - Pat Johmon & Katie Keier
. Essential Readings on Struggling Lsarners - Richard L. Ellington
. The Cotmge to Teach - Parker J. Pakner
. Essentials of Assesing, Preventing md Overcoming Reading Difficuliies - David A. Kilpatrick
. Stad with the Why - Simor Sinek
. The Power ofour Words - Paula E- Denton EdD
. The highly Engaged Classroom - Robert J. Mazmo & Debm J. Pickerhg
. The Book Wlisperer - Donallm Miliu
, Interweaving Crmiculum, and Classroom Assessmi:nt - Drake, Reid and Kolohon
. Focus - Mike Schmoker
. Kids There Days - Jody Cmington PhD
)ommrmity Resources:
. Community library
. Professioml Development Seminrs
. Teachers in present school and other surrounding schools
Resources:
Ciw Univcrsitv Librarv
Blog Posa
Professional Development Websites
Books, articles, jomals, researches
Fiuure 4
ricular Resources:
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Interoship II SUpWlSOr
Complete Internship Il . Research other schools worldwide with studtrt Presenting and discussing web
coucil bodies. Gather infomation
ideas with supwisor
Complete Interuhip iI prcjrcl r Develop a website for ow school's student
Council Professional E-portfolio
Update E-pofifolio
. Orgmize the base for the new student council The reflection iogs
Gaths more essential reading r Buy APA 7 book, use OWL and Pudie
materials for capstohe websites as well as work with persons who ae Mendeley orgmized
comlortable with APA (lear from Them)
Work on my APA proficiency More enor ftee APA witing
r Organize headings il Mendeley
Organize already dwided on
referrcnces in Mendeley
. pr€sent / E-portfolio
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REFIICTIONS:
I enjoyed the process of planning my copstone using the PBL templdte. Before I stdrted this assignment, I hod no speciJics about my capstone ond how I wos going
to proceed from whot wos olready done in previous courses, I was still contemplating the topic I hod chosen dnd even wondered if I should consider chonging it this
summen After using the PBL templdte to plan through the copstone timeline and possibilities I now have o cleorer view ol whot my ideds dre and where I would like
to toke them over the course of the next year ond o holf. I like thot the PBL gives such o cledr outline ond clority to what is needed fbr the project to be o success. t
also like that it is a working document that can be chonged and ddjusted as new learning is dcquired dnd perspectives are altered ot chonged completely. I will
definitely be trying out the PBL template lor at least one unit plqn in the coming school yeor.
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References
Brown, C. S. QOla\ I-anguage and literaqt development in the early years: Foundztional skills that srqpofi ernergent readers. (24),3549.
Hulme, C., & Snowling, M. l. Q009), Developmmtal disorders of language, learning and cognition. (Jxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Indrisano, R., & Chall, J. S. (1995). Literacy development. Journal ofEducation, 177{1),63-83.
Merga, M. K Q019, October 29). "Fallen through the cracks": Ti:achers' perceptions ofbarriers faced by struggling literacy leamers in
Zorfass, J., & Urbano, C. (2098). A description offotmdalion skilk intervefltiot s for strugling rniddle-glade read*s infour urban Northeast
and Islands Region schaol districts (REL 200&-No. 042). U.S. Depareent of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National
Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistancq Regional Educational Laboratory Northeast & Islands.
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