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On your  Observational Checklist , note the Essential Components that are addressed during the first part of the shared reading activity. How does this activity engage students who are at different levels of literacy development? Phonological awareness, word identification/phonics, composition and fluency are addressed in the lesson. By having an interesting poem all students are engaged. She then calls are different students at random times to answer questions. She has a systematic way of teaching phonics which makes it easier for many students to follow. During her explicit phonics lesson, how does Ms. Perez support students’ problem-solving skills? By building on their background knowledge of past lessons and by sounding it out with them.        Based on what you saw in the video, what are the different ways that shared reading can be used to promote literacy? Left to right reading, capitol and l...

Week #1- Understanding ELA Instruction

Based on the presentations of Dr. Shiangkwei Wang it is the teachers responsibility to know the standards and help the students to gain them and offer them support through technology. The standards of reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language are there to guide teachers so that students can get the best education. Learning outcomes- What was gained from the desired learning goal. Learning activities- Activities done to deepen understanding of what is being learned. Instructional grouping- Groups created to advance or encourage instruction. Instructional procedures- The method used to teach the instruction. Resources​ (including technology)- From where materials came. Teaching practices (connected to learning theory)- The foundation of beliefs that an educator has. Assessment- A test to see what information/ skill was gained by the student. Accommodations- Ways to help a student who is lacking in any way.

Week #1- Sample Lesson Plan Critique

The lesson plan , A Bear of a Poem: Composing and Performing Found Poetry, is a creative way to have students create their own poems using a favorite childhood story. However, a great lesson plan is worthless if students cannot perform the task  at hand. In the sample lesson plan there was no differentiation or stated support available. The same task was required of all students no matter the capability. There were no prompts or any technology available to help students along.