2017 Annual Conference

Ashley Wood

The right story can make a difference! Inspire your Tier 2 and 3 students to read while developing resiliency through literature based small groups. Discover creative ways to implement literature groups in elementary, middle, and high schools that will support your school improvement plan and the ASCA Model. Participants will leave with book lists, lesson plans, methods for data collection, and inspiration!

After attending this session, participants will be able to: 

• Determine ways that literature based small groups benefit Tier 2 and 3 students and support an ASCA model program. 
• Develop a lesson plan for a literature based small group.
• Determine appropriate implementation models for elementary, middle, and high school settings.
• Identify methods of data collection and use of data to develop future interventions. 

Session Process:

This session will utilize mixed media (PowerPoint and student/counselor created videos) and literature samples.

Agenda

Introduction 

• Prologue
  
  • Discuss the research behind literature groups 
  • Review different models for implementation
  • Discuss ways to obtain materials for literature groups with little or no funding
• Plot Development:  
  • Participants will be divided into groups.  
  • Each group will utilize a literature sample (provided) to develop a lesson plan for a small group session. 
  • Groups will present/discuss their literature sample and lesson plan
• Resolutions and Sequels: Discuss methods of data collection and use of data to drive future interventions
• Ask the Author: Questions and answers

Handouts/Resources: Electronic booklists, sample lesson plans, and resources for developing literature groups will be available to participants