For Teachers - Handouts

Below you will find handouts for many of the staff-development sessions given by Dr. Gentry. You have the option of printing the handouts using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not currently have the Adobe Acrobat Reader and wish to obtain a free copy of their software from the Adobe web site, simply click the download button below.



Copyright Information
Please be aware that the handouts are copyrighted materials and can not be used or changed without the express written permission of J. Richard Gentry. You are most welcome to copy and print the handouts for your personal, nonprofit use in the classroom. Should you require multiple copies of handouts, please contact Richard Gentry for permission.

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Unleash the Power of Early Writing for Reading and Assessment
unleash_power.pdf, 195k


Assessing Children in the Initial Stages of Reading and Spelling
assessing_children.pdf, 98k


Effective Practices for Spelling
effective_practices.pdf, 54k


The Literacy Block
literacy_block.pdf, 90k


Matching Children with Books
matching_children.pdf, 108k


A Mini Literacy Map of Spelling for Kindergarten and First Grade
mini_literacy_map.pdf, 86k


Standards Based Reform
new_orleans.pdf, 60k


Start With Observation and Assessment
observation_assessment.pdf, 100k


Spelling Strategies
spelling_strategies.pdf, 28k


Ten False Assumptions About Teaching Spelling
ten_false_assumptions.pdf, 69k