CPUMS
Week of January 9
Quote of the Week
Leveled Reading-Tween Tribue
Many of you use Newela or Readworks to find articles that can be leveled to student need.
I recently came across another source by Smithsonian. It is called Tween Tribune.
This is a quick review of what they offer.
Why is leveled reading important?
Using leveled reading instruction, you can help students become good readers who not only can read but do read.
How do you know what Lexile Level to use?
CPU does not have testing for specific Lexile levels, but we do have AR scores. This is a chart comparing Lexile to AR. This will give you some guidance on what level to choice.
WOW-Working on Work
We have discussed Schlechty's Levels of Engagement.
To achieve high levels of engagement Schlechty believes we must work of the designs of our instruction. He includes the following things as important:
- Content and Substance
- Product Focus
- Organization of Knowledge
- Clear and Compelling Product Standards
- Protections from Adverse Consequences for Initial Failures
- Affiliation
- Affirmation
- Choice
- Novelty and Variety
- Authenticity
Each week I will include more information of each of these concepts :
Content and Substance. "Learning to read and to
write complete sentences, for example, is not the same as learning to write persuasively and to read critically, thoughtfully, and well. Educators should commit themselves to designing work that engages all students and helps them attain rich and profound knowledge. If such profound mastery is limited to students who are more socially or economically advantaged -or otherwise already capable of high-quality intellectual work without as much teacher effort—then the dream of democracy cannot truly be realized."
Calendar
Monday 1/9/17
- 7th-grade science-Levels of engagement/Visible Learner
- Grade level task meetings
Tuesday, 1/10/17
- 7th-grade science-Levels of engagement/Visible Learner
- Subject area meetings
Wednesday,111/17
- Staff Meeting
- LCI-Steve Ventura-all day at Grant Wood
- Work with students and teachers
- Team learning meetings
Friday, 1/13/17
- Work with students and teachers
- IC Meetings-PM
If you would like to see my Google calendar search my name while in Google Calendar.