21TRA673 Using Picture books for Literacy Instruction in Middle and Senior Classroom

Date: 24th Novemeber 2021

Time: 4.00 p.m to 5.15 p.m

Venue: Online 

Picturebooks aren't just for our younger readers, they can be incredibly effective for literacy instruction in the middle
and senior classes. In this webinar we will explore how picturebooks can be used in comprehension strategy instruction,
and beyond. Mentor texts will be shared and we will discuss how to explicitly teach theme, summary, character analysis
and perspective using picturebooks as a core text. In the session, the integration of history and science will also be
explored. A digital resource pack will be shared with titles and materials for your classroom.

Bio of Presenter: Dr Treasa Bowe

Dr Treasa Bowe is a primary school teacher from Cork with over 22 years teaching experience- 17 years in Scoil
Oilibhéir, Cork and the last four years teaching in Endeavor College Prep, Los Angeles, California. Her many
achievements include:Helping to develop Comprehension Strategy Instruction (CSI) and Building Bridges of Understanding programme;  Her PhD research focusing on the role of on-site continuing professional developing in promoting a whole school
approach to CSI; and her world famous Instagram page: @betweenthecoversofagoodbook , where she shares her
extensive knowledge about literacy, and picture books on a daily basis.