Summer Book Study Virtual Series: Shifting the Balance

Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates

Hosted by: Katharine Bonasera and Keri Bartholomew
Co-facilitated by Brooke Bridges, Teacher, Piney Woods Elementary

Katharine Bonasera Keri Bartholomew

This book study is comprised of three one-hour informal Zoom sessions. The discussion will focus on K–2 literacy instruction. Each session is from 9:00–10:00 am ET.

Participants will need to purchase their own copy of the boo k.

Book Study Schedule

Session 1: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - Introduction and Shift 1
Participants will get to know one another, share what brought them to the book study, and begin to explore the content. The discussion will focus on the science behind comprehension instruction and shifts that might be needed to best support students in the K–2 literacy classroom.

Session 2: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - Shifts 2, 3, and 4
Participants will discuss the science behind phonemic awareness, phonics, and high-frequency word instruction. They will share their experiences and consider ways to bring the science to life in their classrooms.

Session 3: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - Shifts 5 and 6
Participants will explore what the science says about how young children engage with text and the types of texts that are most supportive of early reading development. They will reflect on how the book study will impact their instructional practices moving forward.

These sessions are complimentary and will not be recorded.

Questions? Please contact events@collaborativeclassroom.org.