Tuesday, January 13, 2009 by Brenda Wooten
Note the first third of the book was entitled "Creating an Environment for Literacy Learning." Section Two is "Building a Community for Literacy Learning." It suggests a 3-year minimum to develop a real community which is not simply lots of individuals working in one building but rather many working together with a common vision and a shared purpose. As a literacy community, we can engage in dialogue and make decisions for the betterment of our students.
The book suggests the literacy learning community be comprised of a minimum of 4, with not more than 10 members. We certainly cannot meet once a week, but many points made are quite valid. I know all of you are busy, but if you would like to be a part of this literacy committee, please email me, letting me know your planning period and lunch time (1st - 4th). Then I will contact you with plans.
As our first order of business, I want the literacy committee to establish guidelines for our 2009 Summer Reading Program. I have some ideas, but want different opinions, and want us to meet a committee consensus.