Book talks: Lindsay M, Langston C, Steven Z

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As we begin, read the two articles on the handout
and be ready to respond 1 How might you create
operate a class library? 2 How might you draw
on the digital culture to teach literature?
Book talks Lindsay M, Langston C, Steven Z
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Last week, we talked about some of the work of
Wilhelm Smith. In groups of 2 or 3, discuss
some ways to incorporate their findings into your
teaching units.
Students want choices
Brief is good
Humor can be effective
Teachers need to find ways to make reading social
Teachers need to frontload skills knowledge
needed to read assigned texts
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Principle
If you want students to believe that an activity
is important, devote class time to that
activity. Is reading important? Devote some time
to in-class reading. Is writing important? Devote
some time to in-class writing. Is it important to
talk about what youre reading? Do it during
class. Should students discuss drafts in
progress? Do it during class.
Elements Instructional Goals Instructional
Strategies Assessments Pacing Guide Materials List
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Diversity
Chapter 8 suggests that the canon includes little
diversity. Look at the handout of titles you (as
a class) read in MS HS, along with the titles
currently used at FDHS, then list the different
groups represented by those books. How accurate
is the textbooks claim?
How might you use YA lit to help diverse students
read positive portrayals of their own groups?
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What are you reading?
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Looking ahead Mar 17 Reviews 3 4 due bring
draft of teaching unit Mar 24 no class spring
break Mar 31 Guest panel of local teachers
discuss YA lit in their classrooms workshop on
scholarly articles
If you need a public speaking class, Please
consider ENGL 205 (informative speaking) May
11-15, 18-22, 26-29 830-1130 AM Capers
109. Registration is now open for Maymester
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