Out of the seven literacy strategies that are mentioned in the
article, I choose graphic organizers. Graphic organizers can be used in the
classroom in many ways. It cab be used in all subject areas such as Reading,
Writing, Math etc. I can be used to organize information and make the content
easier to understand. Students can sort through the information and learn the
most important parts. It can serve as a visual aid to give students a better
understanding of how concepts are related. Graphic organizers help students
capture information and become better learners. The article,” Graphic Organizers: Guiding Principles and
Effective Practices,” mentions that in order for graphic organizers to be
effective in the classroom, some steps must be followed. First, graphic organizers
should be clear and easy to understand. Then, teachers must show students how
to use the graphic organizers to make it an effective tool. Lastly, graphic
organizers should be used frequently to help students learn the organizational
skills necessary to make the most of this fundamental tool.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Week 11 - Assignment 1
Video
3- One thing I learned from the video is that it’s important
to discuss possible audiences with the students to help them get started in the
writing process. Another thing I learned is that it’s important to show
students that real writers also face some similar situations during the writing
process. The last thing I learned is that doing culminating projects reinforces
what the students have learned throughout the year.
2 – One of things I can use in the classroom are
incorporating different content areas into the writing segments. I like that
some of the teachers used Math, Science and Social Studies content as part of
their writing topics. This is good way to assess if the students have
understood the content that has been discussed. Another thing I learned that I
could also use in the classroom is to let the students choose their own topic,
purpose and audience.
1- One thing I still need to learn is how to incorporate
multi-genre projects in the classroom. I want to learn how to balance all areas
of project to ensure the students are assessed properly. I want to know the
various parts of a culminating project and create something for my students to
do.
Article
3 – One thing I learned from the article is that every
student doesn’t have to read the same book at the same time. Another thing I
learned is that it’s important to use trade books and textbooks to help support
student learning. Since many textbooks are not updated, it’s important to have
trade book to introduce topics and help develop ideas. One more thing I learned
is that trade books can be used to do read-aloud in the classroom to help
expose students to texts that are too difficult for them to read but has
valuable learning aspects.
2 – One thing I learned that I can use in the classroom is
to use magazine and newspaper articles for read-aloud. This can help students
with listening comprehension. Another I can use in the classroom is use
nonfiction trade book for independent, group or guided reading. This can
provide students with extra reading comprehension and expand their knowledge.
1 – One thing I still need to learn is how much time should
be allocated to trade books per week. Also I want to know how to assess students
for understanding without simply asking them to summarize. I want to learn to
teach students to make connections to their everyday life.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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