Fourth and READ
A playbook for literacy + wellness
Fourth and READ increases reading proficiency and wellness for K-8 students through a relationship-based, two part approach. The literacy component encourages students to build interest, skills, and confidence by reading independently and with peers. The wellness component provides guidance and encouragement from mentors who lead group discussions about wellness topics with personal reflection questions, opening the opportunity for students to share experience and give and receive support from peers.
Objectives
1.
Build supportive relationships with students as mentors by modeling literacy skills and wellness
2.
Differentiate and individualize reading practice and build foundational literacy skills by motivating students to focus on reading independently and with peers for at least an additional hour per week
3.
Promote the 8 dimensions of wellness and their application in students’ lives
4.
Provide a safe environment for students to give and receive support from peers
Key Components
Move the Chains-
Reading Sessions
Set personalized reading goals
Choose and read books based on interests and Lexile level through Scholastic Literacy Pro
Complete “Think More” comprehension questions while reading
Build writing skills and comprehension through writing and response activities that summarize or make connections
Reflection and wrap-up discussion to reinforce what was read
The Huddle-
Wellness Mentoring
Set and track student wellness goals
Discuss wellness topics based on real world situations
Reflect on the situation and student’s own experience
Share thoughts and feelings during a guided discussion
Connect discussion to reading materials and characters
Wrap up discussion with key takeaways
Impact
By providing students with books to build home libraries, "Books for Brighter Futures" aims to enhance literacy skills, foster a love for reading, and empower families to support their children's education. This initiative not only enriches the lives of students but also strengthens community ties through shared learning.
80% of participants who achieve their personal reading plan goals will see higher than expected growth on TN Ready ELA
scores.
Students will report increased motivation to read and confidence
in reading.
Students will report higher levels of wellness in alignment with the 8 dimensions
Students will develop supportive relationships with mentors and
peers.
Students will report increased connectedness at school
Winning Starts Here
The Playbook for Success Foundation is dedicated to empowering youth, specifically targeting elementary and middle school students.
