Literacy Development
Social-Emotional Learning through Literacy
A Super Reader Pathway to Social Emotional Learning: Developing Resilient, Empathetic Super Citizens through Literacy Instruction
Earn CEU credit!
Helping students become healthy and productive super citizens begins by developing them as super readers—avid readers who consume texts with passion, understanding, and a critical eye. On the Super Reader Professional Learning Pathway , we work with educators to implement instructional practices that infuse social-emotional learning (SEL) into everyday literacy instruction to foster confident readers who thrive in a supportive and responsive classroom environment. Module 1 | Setting the Foundation: SEL Principles and an Introduction to the Seven Strengths Learning outcomes: • Understand the characteristics of a super reader • Implement the 10 principles of raising a super reader • Use the LitWheel to identify core components of a super reader lesson • Plan and teach a lesson that introduces the Seven Strengths • Use rubrics, checklists, and other resources to help students take ownership of the Seven Strengths Module 2 | Supporting SEL through Whole- and Small-Group Instruction Learning outcomes: • Apply key takeaways from Module 1 • Provide explicit and implicit instruction for social-emotional development during whole-class reading Participants will receive a copy of Every Child a Super Reader.
Recommended for: K–8 teachers and instructional coaches Time: Four days Item #s: In-Person: 855819 (Grades K–5) In-Person: 863614 (Grades 6–8) Virtual: 733171
Participants: Up to 30 We recommend splitting Grades K–5 teachers and coaches and Grades 6–8 teachers and coaches into separate groups. Ask us about in-person and remote options.
• Plan and teach a read-aloud that incorporates academic and social-emotional skills • Use instructional strategies to foster student discussion skills and peer feedback • Create a small-group action plan designed to support students’ academic and social-emotional development Module 3 | Support SEL through Independence Learning outcomes: • Apply key takeaways from Module 2 • Use the LitWheel to foster a Seven Strengths–based independent reading community • Facilitate effective reading conferences and book discussions • Develop and lead mini-lessons that prepare students for independent reading • Inspire students to celebrate their reading growth as they become super readers Module 4 | S howcasing Best Practices Learning outcomes: • Understand the connections between the 10 core principles of a super reader, the Seven Strengths, and literacy instruction
• Analyze key components of effective super reader instruction • Create an action plan to continue to build super reader expertise
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