IFL Update
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Studying a Rigorous Comprehension Lesson (February 14, 2013)
Bridge to Practice
Please complete by March 14, 2013
Try implementing a Text Talk/Questioning the Author (QtA) lesson with your students. Ask a colleague (or your coach!) to take descriptive notes on which students participate and what they say in response to your queries. Share your experiences at your PLC meeting before March 14th.
You can download the Bridge to Practice sheet at:
https://docs.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/document/d/18wA78zixZKJh6Xx-lHzd943iQx76cQ8OqOgyw60NSJY/edit?usp=sharing"La Bamba" Lesson Plan
This short story is from a collection of Level U stories by Gary Soto. It is a good fit for 4th and 5th grade students. The lesson was designed by a CHCCS coach. https://docs.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/document/d/1K18nGYxHuJ1khrmWwZdVq-2RDCJqB23wRMfwC3FwPh4/edit?usp=sharing
Stellaluna Lesson Plan
This lesson was developed by a CHCCS coach for use in a 2nd or 3rd grade class. https://docs.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/document/d/1pASIZH5NPrOwJvN3YxeZXXkb20XFpI9dGV0lX9Ybft4/edit
Owl Moon Lesson Plan
Ask Tina for a paper copy of the lesson plan developed by IFL. It was designed for use with 2nd graders but would be a good fit for 3rd graders.
Brave Irene Lesson Plan
This lesson was developed by IFL. This is a good fit for 2nd or early 3rd grade. https://docs.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/file/d/0B0onYIe1LWxGenhEMWJoNEVGelk/edit?usp=sharing
Aunt Flossie's Hats Lesson Plan
This lesson was developed by CHCCS coaches. It is a good fit for 2nd or 3rd grade. https://docs.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/document/d/1wjzs6-D-pkuZqwB0UtII1Y9182qC-EwXqphPAd5EfCQ/edit?usp=sharing
Eleanor Lesson Plan
This lesson plan was developed by a CHCCS coach for use in 4th and 5th grade classrooms. Eleanor is a Level S narrative nonfiction text. https://docs.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/document/d/1EKH-se9TU_2YemUcD_0isdAiC-s5sq-I17az90p21Jg/edit?usp=sharing http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/readingfirst/documents/combinedtexttalklessons.pdf
A Look Ahead for Our IFL Work
- Wednesday, February 27th (After School): Short session on text dependent questions
- Thursday, March 14th (Delayed Opening): IFL module “Designing a Rigorous Comprehension Lesson”