GIFTEDNESS AND LITERACY ~ Resources from Dr. Penny Kolloff
On May 14, 2011 Dr. Penny Britton Kolloff presented the workshop, "Giftedness and Literacy: Conversations and Connections." Dr. Kolloff is past president of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children, retired faculty member at the University of Illinois, honored board member of the National Association for Gifted Children, and advisor to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Gifted Education Resource Institute at Purdue, and the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern.
Dr. Kolloff is an expert on the topic of gifted children and literacy, and her May 14th presentation featured two free workshops on that topic. The workshops were a collaborative project of CESA 1, Milwaukee Public Schools and
the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted.
Dr. Kolloff is an expert on the topic of gifted children and literacy, and her May 14th presentation featured two free workshops on that topic. The workshops were a collaborative project of CESA 1, Milwaukee Public Schools and
the Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted.
Best Practice in Literacy - 1-page list of research-based best practices for reading and writing specifically targeting verbally talented learners.
Bibliography for Writing with Talented
Students - 2-page collection of suggested materials for teachers in addition to an annotated list of books that could be incorporated into writing instruction. Characteristics and Needs of Verbally Talented - 1-page grid illustrating individual learner characteristics, concomitant needs, and appropriate strategies for further development.
Dictionary Game - 1-page description of a game to engage groups in vocabulary development and writing.
Teachers as Readers - 1-page summary of a published research study by Penny Kolloff delineating leisure reading habits of pre-service and inservice educators.
What Can Good Books Do for Bright Kids - 1-page list of benefits of reading and studying good literature.
| Bibliographic List of Classics - 2-page list of classic literature titles roughly categorized for
elementary and middle school learners. Bibliography of Books for Verbally Talented Learners - 12-page annotated bibliography of books for bright kids broadly categorized by genre. The books feature gifted characters and real
people. Common Core Grids - 2 one-page frameworks (K-4 and 5-12) for matching genres of literature with the criteria of the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards.
First Line Quiz - 2-page quiz based on the opening lines of classic and popular children’s literature.
Text Elaboration Grids - 2 pages (K-4 and 5-12). Forms for identifying, balancing, and organizing text selections for literacy curriculum planning.
Writing for the Verbally Talented Student - 1-page identification of characteristics and strategies of writing.
| Bibliography and Resource Information for Minority Learners - 6-page collection of resources addressing low-income/minority students. Three pages comprise an annotated bibliography of fiction and non-fiction appropriate for African-American learners. Additional pages offer resources for
educators. Bibliography of Poetry Materials - 1-page list of materials and resources for using poetry in the classroom.
Criteria for Text Selection - 1-page elaboration of criteria suggested by the Common Core Standards.
Renzulli Reading Scale - 1-page list of research-based characteristics of students who are talented in reading. The scale in the form of a rating scale, can be viewed on page 8 of the following document: CLICK HERE
Websites for Common Core Standards - 1-page set of annotated links to components of the Common Core Standards for English/Language Arts and related resources.
Writing Forms and Verbally Talented Learners - 1-page framework listing forms of writing and the focus and outcomes of each for developing verbal talent.
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