423Classnotes

Here are class notes, Powerpoint slides, and related resources!

Course Introduction and Criteria for Selecting Quality Literature -- September 9, 2010
 * Activity: Discovering the Big Ideas in EDC423 [[file:Areas of Reading Empty.pdf]]
 * Slideshow: Choosing Quality Children's Trade Books [[file:ChoosingTrade Books.ppt]]

Introduction to Metacognitive Reading Strategies -- September 14, 2010
 * Slideshow: Integrating metacognitive strategy instruction into reader response to enhance reading comprehension [[file:Metacognition.ppt]]
 * Example: Explaining and Defining Monitoring in a Think-Aloud Script [[file:Monitoring ThinkAloud Script.doc]]

Exploring Poetry and Embedded Strategy Instruction -- September 16, 2010
 * Slideshow: Exploring Poetry for Children with Embedded Strategy Instruction [[file:Monitor Clarify with Poetry.ppt]]
 * Example: Monitoring and Clarifying in a Think-Aloud Script [[file:Notice and Apply Monitor Clarify Script.doc]]

Poetry Workshop: Writing Adapting Poems -- September 21, 2010
 * [|Shape Poem Flash Activity] from Read, Write, Think
 * [|Instant Poetry Forms] Website
 * Activity: Our EDC423 Original Poems!
 * EXTRA CREDIT: Online Poetry Resources to Explore and Reflect On

Motivating Young Readers and Gradual Release of Responsibility -- September 23, 2010
 * Activity: Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivators for Reading [[file:Motivation Activity.doc]]
 * Slideshow: Motivation [[file:4 Motivation Slides.ppt]]
 * Worthy, J. (2002). What makes intermediate-grade students want to read? //The Reading Teacher, 55,// 568-569. [[file:Worthy 2002 Motivation.pdf]]
 * Sweet, A. P., & Guthrie, J. T. (1996). How children's motivations relate to literacy development and instruction. //The Reading Teacher, 49//, 660-662. [[file:Sweet Guthrie 1996.pdf]]
 * Discovery Memo Assignment and Rubric (Discovery Memo #1 on Motivation due on Sept. 30) [[file:DiscoveryMemo423.doc]]

Exploring Picture Books -- September 28, 2010
 * Activity: Picture Book Treasure Hunt [[file:Picture Book Treasure Hunt.doc]]

Picture Books, Conversations, and Embedded Strategy Instruction -- September 30, 2010
 * Slide Show: Picture Books and Embedded Strategy Instruction [[file:Picture Books & Predicting FA2010.ppt]]
 * [|Sticky Note Discussions]: Lesson ideas for discussing fiction and non-fiction with elementary students

Fairy Tales and Plot Summaries -- October 5, 2010


 * Bearse, C. I. (1992). The fairy tale connection in children's stories: Cinderella meets Sleeping Beauty. The Reading Teacher, 45, 688-695. [[file:Bearse 1992 Cinderella.pdf]]
 * Knox, P. (2001). Cinderalla Around the World: A Telecollaborative Internet Project. Retrieved January 20, 2008 from http://kids-learn.org/cinderella/
 * Cinderella and Bearse: Fairy Tale Connections Slideshow [[file:7 Fairy Tales Bearse.pdf]]

Strategy Instruction for Predicting and Making Connections -- October 7, 2010
 * Slideshow on Teaching Predicting and Making Connections using the Metacognitive Framework [[file:Predicting & Connecting 2010.ppt]]
 * Class Activity: Modeling Making Predictions and Making Connections [[file:Predictions Connections Activity.docx]]
 * Block & Israel (2004) The ABC's of performing highly effective think-alouds. The Reading Teacher, 58, 154-166. (Skim for more examples of strategy think-alouds that might inform your Book Activity #3 [[file:Block&Israel 2004.pdf]]

Quiz 1 & Feedback on Discovery Memos -- October 14, 2010

Fantasy/Fiction and Embedded Strategy Instruction for Visualizing & Asking Questions -- October 19, 2010
 * Slides from Class: Integrating Think-Alouds Into Reading Instruction; Visualizing & Asking Questions (Question-Answer Relationships) [[file:Genre & Strategy Slides FA2010.ppt]]
 * Summary Slides from Readings - Hancock Chapters 4, 7, and 14 [[file:Hancock Notes FA2010.ppt]]

Exploring Basal Readers -- October 21, 2010
 * Supplemental Readings
 * State of Alabama 2007 Review of Core Reading Programs [[file:Expert_Review_of_Core_Reading_Programs.pdf]]
 * Dewitz, P., Jones, J., & Leahy, S. (2009). Comprehension strategy instruction in core reading programs. //Reading Research Quarterly, 44,// 102-126. (You have copies of a few tables from this article in today's handout). [[file:Dewitz Core Reading RRQ.pdf]]


 * Guided Reading and Instructional Practices for Building Comprehension -- October 26, 2010 **
 * Thinking Through Your Lesson Plan Assignment (Powerpoint Slides) [[file:10 Lesson Plan Description 2010.ppt]]
 * **Homework Directions (before you come to class): Read the two book chapters (Ch. 1 and Ch. 3 below) to learn more about the basic of guided reading instruction and how to gradually release responsibility from you doing all the work to students taking over). Then, review the lesson plan assignment and the sample completed lesson to get a sense of what your assignment will be like. Come to class prepared with questions you have about the lesson plan assignment and/or how guided reading fits into comprehension instruction in Grades 3-6). You will get hard copies of the lesson plan assignment and the sample lesson plan in class on Tuesday.** If you'd like to skim the [|What is Guided Reading Website] for additional ideas, feel free to do so. It will give you a sense of how to conduct small guided reading groups while keeping other students learning in your classroom at the same time.
 * What is Guided Reading? **Chapter 1** from Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading (1996) [[file:What is Guided Reading.pdf]]
 * Guided Reading Within a Balanced Literacy Program -- **Chapter 3** from Fountas & Pinnell (1996) [[file:Guided Reading Within a Balanced Literacy Program.pdf]]
 * EDC423 LESSON PLAN ASSIGNMENT MATERIALS
 * **EDC423** **Lesson Plan Assignment** [[file:EDC423 LESSON PLAN ASSIGNMENT.doc]]
 * EDC423 Lesson Plan Template Only (Download and type in this file) [[file:EDC423 LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE EMPTY1.doc]]
 * **EDC423 Sample Completed Lesson Plan** (from Maniac Magee)[[file:423 Lesson Plan Maniac Magee.pdf]]
 * EDC423 Thinking/Planning Sheet Lesson Plan Outline (due Nov. 10) [[file:Lesson Planning Sheet.doc]]


 * Additional Background information
 * [|What is Guided Reading Website](good summary of key points and literacy centers that students can visit while you work in small guided reading groups) from Instructional Strategies Online (Saskatoon Public Schools)
 * [|Scholastic Guided Reading Program](an example of a reading series) and a lesson plan example provided by this series [[file:SampleR.pdf]]
 * Research Base for Guided Reading (A summary prepared for teachers that explains why guided reading is effective) [[file:GR_Research_Paper_2010.pdf]]
 * A checklist version of a classroom teacher's planning template for guided reading lessons [[file:Teach-template.pdf]]
 * [|Guided reading activities and resources] designed by practicing teachers - a very practical website!


 * **Follow-Up Homework Assignment (Replaces Discovery Memo)**
 * **30 points:** Watch the **Workshop 3 Video about Building Comprehension** (approx. 30 minutes) at [|Learner.org Teaching Reading Grades 3-6] and complete the two-column connections/reflections handout you received in class. Please type your work after you have taken notes, using the template here. [[file:Video Reflection.docx]]
 * **Supplemental Readings** (to Answer some of your questions)
 * Authentic Literacy Activities for Developing Comprehension and Writing [[file:Duke et al Authentic Literacy 2006.pdf]]
 * Genres at Home and At School: Bridging the Known to the New [[file:Duke Purcell Gates 2003 Bridging Texts.pdf]]

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