#139 - The Comprehensive Literacy Approach: Putting It All Together

Comprehensive literacy instruction at the emergent stage includes shared reading, predictable chart writing, alphabet and phonological awareness, writing, and self directed reading. Comprehensive literacy instruction at the conventional stage includes reading comprehension, word study, writing, and self directed reading. This episode gives a fly on the wall look at how to put all of these aspects together to support literacy instruction should you have your learner for the entire day, or only at bedtime.

About the Guest: Kim Rankin of Hold My Words

Kim is a mother of eight and grandmother of four. Her twenty-eight consecutive years as a homeschool mom has given her opportunity to be a lifelong learner. Most recently, the needs of her youngest child, Nathaniel, has pushed her into the AAC world and given her reason to explore teaching literacy to a complex communicator. She is a frequent online contributor and speaker at events focused on AAC and literacy.

Links to Mentioned Content:

• Kim’s website

• @holdmywords on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest

• Comprehensive Literacy for All by Dr. Karen Erickson and Dr. David Koppenhaver

• Pictello

• Talking AAC conference

This episode is part of a 15 episode series in season 5 focusing on literacy instruction for students with significant disabilities.