Charting the Cs logo with black and blue text Charting the Cs Conference 2025: To Literacy and Beyond Cooperation Communication Collaboration Going Further with Adolescent Literacy April 29, 2025 Heather Prenovost, MS, CCC - SLP & Training & Implementation Supervisor with PRC - Saltillo Christy Palmquist Today's Learning Objectives: 1.Participants will identify strategies to increase word study skills for adolescent struggling readers. 2.Participants will list at least two tools and resources to help support literacy instruction for adolescent struggling readers. 3.Participants will describe the connections between verbal expression and written expression skills within the literacy framework. 4.Participants will identify at least one way they will implement these systematic instructional strategies into their literacy practice. Our Story Saint Paul, Minnesota - WorldAtlas Storytelling with solid fill Chat outline The WHY: A cover image for *Fusion Reading* with a blue background and white stylized text. The word "Fusion" appears dynamic with a motion effect, and a geometric pattern is displayed at the bottom. The WHY: Tell Me Cover of *Tell Me: AAC in the Preschool Classroom* by Carole Zangari and Lori Wise. It features an illustration of a young girl with red pigtails holding an AAC device, surrounded by animals on a speech bubble background. The WHY Continued: A webpage titled *Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities* featuring a close-up image of a child. The page includes a quote from Karen Erickson and David Koppenhaver, along with information on teaching strategies for students with disabilities. Cover of *Comprehensive Literacy for All* by Karen A. Erickson and David A. Koppenhaver. It features a colorful abstract tree with a person in a wheelchair reading beneath it, emphasizing inclusive literacy education. Reimagining How We Look at Support A visual representation of different levels of support using water-related metaphors. It includes "Maximum" (a person rowing a boat), "Moderate" (a life jacket), "Minimum" (a person using a flotation device), and "Mostly Independent" (a swimmer without assistance). Backing up a step A blue arrow with a white line Language and Literacy: Reading Rope Reading Rope Scarborough, H. 2001 Connecting Early Language and Literacy to Later Reading (Dis)abilities: Evidence, Theory, and Practice, pg. 98 A visual model illustrating the *Scarborough’s Reading Rope*, which depicts how language comprehension and word recognition intertwine to develop skilled reading. The strands represent components like background knowledge, vocabulary, phonological awareness, and decoding, becoming increasingly automatic and strategic. Connection between Speaking and Writing Diagram of oral and written language development showing interconnected cycles of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Arrows indicate the continuous relationship between these communication modalities. Language and Literacy 5 Pillars of Reading Greek Pillars with solid fill red, yellow, green, blue and purple colors. Phonemic Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension Language and Literacy: The importance of it all A young boy stands on a paved path outdoors, wearing a black Mario Kart hoodie and black pants. He has a confident expression, with a blurred background of trees and natural scenery. A young man sits cross-legged on concrete steps, focused on his smartphone. He wears a navy blue sweater, jeans, and sneakers, with a neutral expression. A young man with a communication device smiles while sitting in a group discussion. Two women beside him are also smiling in a well-lit room with a simple setup. Our core belief No one is too anything to learn to read and write — not too intellectually, emotionally, neurologically, or physically challenged to learn to read and write; to become literate (Yoder, 2001). A colorful illustration of a diverse group of smiling children wearing backpacks. Some are waving while standing together in a friendly and welcoming pose. Motivation and Engagement Error message stating, "There was an error processing this image," displayed on a gray background. No other visual elements are present. Motivation and Engagement: literacy intervention A structured activity board focused on the topic of cats, with sections for talking, writing, reading, playing, watching, creating, and other activities. Each section provides resources and ideas for engagement using AAC and high-interest topics. Comprehensive Literacy Instruction A simple digital illustration of a girl sitting cross-legged while reading a red book. She has long dark hair, wears a purple shirt and dark pants, and appears focused. Framework A structured weekly lesson plan template for reading and writing activities. It includes sections for word study, shared reading, shared writing, and independent work across five days. Literacy Instruction A colorful AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) core vocabulary board with symbols and words. It includes common phrases, actions, descriptions, and directional words to support communication. A visual communication board centered on the question "what?" with a large question mark symbol. It includes categorized details such as size, color, number, shape, location, movement, mood, background, perspective, time, and sound, using icons for support. A large Post-it easel pad with the sentence "I think they will" written on it. A green highlighted area and a blank line are present for filling in the missing word or phrase. Theme: Friendship and Challenges A symbol-based communication card with the word "friend" at the top. It features an illustration of two people smiling with their arms around each other. Cover of the children's book *Duck Duck Goose* by Tad Hills, featuring an illustration of a duck, a goose, and a black-and-white bird sitting on grass with flowers. The title is written in red cursive at the top with green leaves in the background. Cover of *The One and Only Ivan* by Katherine Applegate, featuring an illustration of a gorilla and a baby elephant sitting together. The background is dark with green foliage, and the title is in large, elegant white and blue letters. Cover images of *Ghost*, *Patina*, *Sunny*, and *Lu* by Jason Reynolds, each with a solid color background and silhouettes of running athletes. The books are part of the *Track* series, focusing on young runners overcoming challenges. Cover of *Watch Us Rise* by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan, featuring two young women facing each other against a pink and orange background. The bold white title stands out, emphasizing themes of empowerment and activism. Sample Framework A detailed five-day lesson plan for *The One and Only Ivan*, focusing on word study, shared reading, shared writing, and independent work. Activities include core sight words, reading strategies, writing prompts, and comprehension exercises related to friendship and overcoming challenges. Word Study: A set of four sight words displayed on green rectangular backgrounds: "I/you," "have," "am," and "who." The words are in bold black text for easy readability. A set of four sight word cards with different background colors and images. The words "I," "who," "am," and "have" are displayed with visual supports to aid comprehension. A set of four symbol-based communication cards with words and illustrations. The words included are "friend," "obstacle," "friendly," and "difficult," each paired with an image representing its meaning. Word Study A set of four vocabulary words displayed on green rectangles: "friendship," "challenge," "friendly," and "difficult." The suffixes in "friendship" and "friendly" are highlighted in red for emphasis. Word Study: Morphology A structured literacy kit with green-themed instructional materials, including books, flashcards, and worksheets. A laptop displaying a digital component is also part of the set. A logo for "Functional Phonics + Morphology" featuring an open book with a heart shape. Below it, a phonics chart lists levels and corresponding sounds and letter combinations for reading instruction. Word Study: Making Words with Letters A literacy lesson plan from *Literacy Through WordPower* focusing on making words with letters. It includes letter recognition, sound practice, and word formation using letter and word cards. Word Study: Questions A digital illustration of five children facing a gray figure surrounded by red question marks. The image represents confusion, curiosity, or questioning in a learning or discussion setting. Shared Reading Free A gorilla standing behind a chain link fence in a naturalistic outdoor setting. Stock Photo Comprehension Strategy: Prediction A visual reading strategy chart with four steps: Check, Link, Uncover, and Examine. Each step includes simple illustrations and prompts to guide comprehension and prediction while reading. Shared Reading: Finding sight words A cartoon detective in a black suit and hat holds a magnifying glass over one eye. The image symbolizes investigation, searching, or curiosity. Shared Reading with Ivan Who is Ivan? How would I describe him? Who could be his friends ? Young chinse boy hand on chin Shared Reading: Visualizing and Verbalizing Free A gorilla standing behind a chain link fence in a naturalistic outdoor setting. A visual learning chart focused on the question "what?" with a red question mark symbol. It categorizes details such as size, color, number, shape, location, movement, mood, background, perspective, time, and sound using simple icons. contShared Reading: Visualizing and Verbalizing A passage titled *how I look* describing the appearance and presence of a gorilla. The text uses vivid imagery to depict the gorilla’s size, strength, and connection to other great apes. A visual concept mapping chart focused on the question "what?" with a red question mark symbol. It categorizes details like size, color, number, shape, location, movement, mood, background, perspective, time, and sound using simple icons. Strategy: Main Idea and Details A structured chart outlining a *Main Idea Details Strategy* with five steps. Each step includes an image and instructions on identifying the topic, essential details, clarifying information, relationships, and inferring the main idea. Shared Reading: Thinking Reading A *Think Alouds* visual chart featuring twelve thought prompts with simple illustrations. It includes phrases like "I wonder why...", "I'm confused by...", and "The most important thing to remember is..." to support reading comprehension and critical thinking. Shared Reading: Inference Strategy A structured *Inference Strategy* guide with five steps: interacting with the passage, noting prior knowledge, finding clues, exploring supporting details, and returning to the question. Each step includes a short explanation and an accompanying visual icon. Shared Writing: Visualizing and Verbalizing Free A gorilla standing behind a chain link fence in a naturalistic outdoor setting. Stock Photo A visual organizer focused on the question "what?" with a red question mark symbol. It categorizes details such as size, color, number, shape, location, movement, mood, background, perspective, time, and sound using simple icons. Shared Writing: Personal HD wallpaper: white paper beside pens and erasers on top of brown ... I have You have I am Shared Writing: About Others HD wallpaper: white paper beside pens and erasers on top of brown ... Who is Ivan ? Who are Ivan's friends? Shared Writing Free A gorilla standing behind a chain link fence in a naturalistic outdoor setting. Stock Photo Shared Writing: A visual story comprehension worksheet with four prompts: "Who is in the story?", "What are they doing?", "Where are they doing this?", and "What happened next?". Each section includes an illustration to support understanding. Comprehension Strategy: Summarization Independent Work: Word Study A visual learning aid titled *The Sea*, highlighting the letter "S" in orange and the core word "on" in green. It includes an illustration of an underwater scene with an octopus, jellyfish, fish, and sea elements. Independent Work: Coding A color-coded sentence frame template with blocks in different colors representing parts of a sentence. The word "the" appears in brown boxes, while yellow, green, and pink blocks likely represent nouns, verbs, and adjectives for sentence construction. Independent Work: Monarch Reader A digital reading platform, Monarch Reader, displaying a page with a gorilla named Ivan resting on straw. The text below reads, "I am Ivan. This story is about me," introducing the narrative. Independent Work: Magic School AI How I Look I used to be a wild gorilla, and I still look like one! I have a shy gaze like a gorilla and a sly smile too. I wear soft, snowy fur, just like a silverback gorilla. When the sun shines on my back, I make a big, cool shadow. People look at my size and think about themselves. They hear tough words in the wind, but all I think about is how the warm sun reminds me of a sweet nectarine. I am very strong, weighing four hundred pounds! My body looks ready for action. When I reach out my arms, they stretch wider than the tallest person! I am very strong, weighing four hundred pounds! My body looks ready for action. When I reach out my arms, they stretch wider than the tallest person! My family is big too. I am a great ape, just like you! Chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos are also my distant cousins. This might be surprising. I find it hard to believe I am connected to a group of silly chimps. There is no good reason for their behavior! Independent Work: Who Questions A digital illustration of a black camera with a large lens and a small yellow flash. The design is simple and outlined in white, giving it a stylized appearance. Independent Work: CROWD A *CROWD* strategy chart for interactive reading, featuring five types of questions: Completion, Recall, Open-ended, WH-questions, and Distancing. Each category includes a brief description and an accompanying visual aid. Charting the Cs logo with black and blue textCharting the Cs logo Thank you! Heather Prenovost, heather.prenovost@prc-saltillo.com Christy Palmquist, christine.plamquist@spps.org