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Title I ProgramTitle I Program

Deb H.Wyoming

Program description• 30 minute sessions daily• 4 – 5 students in each group• Access to computers in school writing

lab.• Few students have internet

connections at home.• In2books is in addition to an

intervention curriculum.

Why I chose In2books• Integration of reading, writing and technology.• Reading and writing for an authentic purpose.• Develop higher level thinking skills.• Improve literature discussion skills and learn

how to have conversations about books.• Reading a variety of genres.• Adult pen pals to model and challenge student

thinking.• Students learn to write a friendly letter.• Secure, closed environment.

Why I love In2books!• My students are so motivated to read and

write.• It is easy to use - teacher and student

friendly!• Student choice of books• Students keep their books.• Expands awareness of other areas of the

USA and other ways of thinking. • Helpful and responsive In2books support.• Parents are very supportive.

•GROWTH!

Scaffolding Computer Time

• In2Books introduced in a writing lab using a SMART Board.• Teacher provides keyboarding assistance as appropriate.

Scaffolding for Reading Success

• Book selection is a guided choice.• Books are read at school first, then taken home.• Books are read in a variety of ways.• Rereading for fluency and improved

comprehension.• Group book discussion before writing.• Reciprocal teaching• Paired reviews/Think, Pair, Share and other

comprehension strategies.

Students read• Independently• In guided

reading format• With a partner

Scaffolding for Writing Success

• Notes taken or text marked while reading to recall ideas students want to include.

• Rough draft written on paper so focus is on thinking instead of keyboarding skills.

• Students use In2books planning outline. • Teacher provides thought provoking

questions to stimulate ideas for writing.

Jotting down ideas on sticky notes during reading.

• Write rough draft

Thought provoking questions supplied while students write rough drafts.

Finished letter from a 4th grader.

What my students say:

“I keep my letters in a folder and when I’m having a bad day I look at them.” (Quinten-4th grade)

“My favorite part is that we get to keep the books.” (Serena-5th grade)

“I hang my letters on my wall so I can see them.” (Kelcee-4th grade)

“My favorite part is writing and reading the letters. My pen pal likes hushpuppies and catfish…..What are hushpuppies?” (Jordan – 5th grade)

“My mom always wants to see my letters.” (Oscar-4th grade)

• Motivation + Integration + Scaffolding = In2books Success for Struggling Readers