In this activity you will have an opportunity to do a deeper dive into one section of the Framework. We encourage you to explore the other sections of the Framework when you have more time.

Step 1: Reflect

In the prior activity, you reflected on your current practice. Review your journal and choose an area of practice that is a growth area for you.

Step 2: Explore

Choose one topic from the options below to do a deep dive into the area of practice that you identified in Step 1. Read the Framework section for the topic you chose. Then, review a resource on that topic in the Framework resource library.

Website: Oregon's Early Literacy Resource Library

Select the arrow to the left of Option 1, 2, 3 and 4 to expand each section.

Option 1: Student Belonging

Read pages 8-12 in the Framework and choose one related resource to explore in the Framework website resource library on the topic of student belonging.

PDF - Oregon's Early Literacy Framework: Pages 8 to 12

Option 2: Reaching All Learners: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Literacy Practices

Read pages 62-66 in the Framework and choose one related resource to explore in the Framework website resource library on the topic of reaching all learners.

PDF - Oregon's Early Literacy Framework: Pages 62 to 66

Option 3: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Background Knowledge and Writing

Read pages 43-53 in the Framework and choose one related resource to explore in the Framework website resource library on one of these literacy topics.

PDF - Oregon's Early Literacy Framework: Pages 43 to 53

Option 4: Family and Community Partnerships

Read pages 13-14 in the Framework and choose one resource to explore in the Framework website resource library on the topic of family and community.

PDF - Oregon's Early Literacy Framework: Pages 13 to 14

Step 3: Reflect

In your journal, summarize your takeaways from your reading and resource review:

Which section of the Framework did you read?
- What's one new learning you have?
- What's one new question you have?
Which resource did you select from the website?
- How might you use the resource in your practice?
What would support you to include more of these practices in your classroom?