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.