Step 7-Crockett MS
Based on 7 Steps to Building a Language Rich Classroom
Content Objective
I will explore structured reading and writing activities.
I will find and plan at least one structured reading and writing activity to use before Spring Break.
Language Objective
I will explain to a person in a different group:
- One structured reading/writing strategy I will try in my classroom is...
- The activity is beneficial to my students because...
Step 7 Structured Reading and Writing Activities Pg. 49
Students read and write all the time in our classes.
Step 7 focuses on structuring activities so that students gain a deep understanding of content concepts.
We create structure by clearly defining our purpose, our plan and the process of each reading and writing activity.
Step 7 Jigsaw Activity
- In partners, you will explore the many different structured reading and writing activities on pages 49-91.
- Select one activity that you would like to prepare to use in your classroom before Spring break.
- You will plan out the activity in detail.
- Be prepared to share why you chose the activity.
- Explain how the activity will work in the lesson and how the activity benefits to your students.
What does that look like in my classroom?
How can I use one of these strategies this week to help students build academic language?
- Write your answer on a post-it note using the following sentence stem:
One strategy I will use this week to help students build academic language is...
- When you are ready to share please stand up.
- The person with the birthday closest to today will share first.
Quizlet
QSSSA
Q- What is one thing you will do in your classroom to help students build academic vocabulary?
S- Thinker's Chin
S- Talk to a Partner
S- One thing I will try in my classroom is...
A- The person with the longest first name
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Anita de la Isla, PD Coordinator
Email: adelaisla@irvingisd.net
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