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Literacy Sequences with Faye Brownlie

About Faye Brownlie

What approaches to teaching and learning best enable us to reach and teach all learners?

  • quality reading and writing instruction
  • assessment for learning and performance-based assessment
  • open-ended teaching and learning strategies
  • inclusion of all learners
  • differentiation
  • collaboration, co-planning and co-teaching
  • literature, poetry and information circles
  • inquiry
  • gradual release of responsibility

Faye believes that all educators must be leaders of learning – classroom teachers, specialist teachers, administrators, district staff. She believes that it is our common goal to work together to support the best learning possible for all learners.

Webinar with Faye Brownlie

In this webinar, Faye is joined by the Early Literacy Collaboration Teachers, Breanne Glover, Rachel Ottenbreit, Sarah Bonsor Kurki and Sonja Myhre.  Faye brings to life the structures, routines, strategies and processes of literacy learning.

 

In part one, Faye leads 2 literacy sequences using the books:

         

After watching the webinar, if you would like to try the lessons in your classroom, please submit this google form and the District Team will send you the book of your choice so you can bring to life the sequences Faye has shared with us!

https://youtu.be/OxtdKwnJ188

In part two, Faye leads us through 2 more sequences using the books below:

                

After watching the webinar, if you would like to try the lessons in your classroom, please submit this google form and the District Team will send you the book of your choice so you can bring to life the sequences Faye has shared with us!

https://youtu.be/v2MWFAGvFyM

Faye Brownlie is one of BC’s most sought after literacy and learning experts. She works in staff development in BC, nationally and internationally. A long-time advocate of improved learning for all students in inclusive settings, she fervently believes in our collective ability to make a difference for each and every learner. Faye works with students and teachers from K-12 and especially enjoys co-planning, co-teaching, and reflecting on the lessons with teams of teachers. Together we are better!

Slides and Resources

Faye Brownlie’s Morning Session Slides – PDF Download

Faye Brownlie’s  Afternoon Session Slides – PDF Download