tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39207780303602249482024-03-27T08:34:37.831-05:00Literacy Loving GalsSharing literacy thoughts and ideas with the blogging community!Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-37512693617992557072019-10-06T13:58:00.004-05:002019-10-11T11:50:21.781-05:00A Glimpse into "The Next Step Forward in Word Study and Phonics" by Richardson & Dufresne<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">My goodness! After reading <i>The Next Step Forward in Word Study and Phonics</i> by Jan Richardson and Michele Dufresne, I think I've just discovered the <b><span style="color: #38761d;">jackpot</span></b> of word study resources. This professional text has an abundance of tips, explicit procedures and hands-on activities to implement word study and phonics with students. Richardson and Dufresne state, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>As you work with your students, we hope you discover the same pleasure and success we have experienced in our work with teaching children to be better readers. We also hope we have provided you with useful tools to support you in helping your students become joyful, engaged readers </i>(p.198).</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;">Let's take a peek at the <b>Table of Contents</b>. You'll notice the word study resources support a range of readers, including those working on Pre-A skills through readers achieving skills at Level Z. </span><span style="font-size: large;">When you turn the page just beyond the Table of Contents, you'll discover the particulars contained in a set of videos the authors have created for educators. Since </span><span style="font-size: large;">this book supplies a link to an online, password protected site, you'd be able to access the content within the videos, in addition to a large number of downloadable materials.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below are images of what the online site has to offer. Each tool you'd need to implement word study in small groups is provided, as well as pertinent information to strengthen your practice and grow as an educator.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coaching. It's quite a dynamic role. Being a coach might be uncomfortable and demanding at times. However, it can be pleasurable and gratifying, too. Even though I've just begun my 24th year as an educator, and have an abundance of strategies in my teacher tool belt when working with children, I must declare, when it comes to the world of *teaching adults*, I'm a newbie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For numerous years, I've dabbled in supporting adults in a variety of ways, such as supervising student-teachers and </span><span style="font-size: large;">mentoring new staff. However, my role as a Literacy Coach for the past (going on) three years has been an entirely unique journey. </span><span style="font-size: large;">There have been an abundance of impactful ups, alongside a smattering of setbacks.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">If I am being honest, mistakes have been made and situations have been approached in a semi-regrettable manner. I say "semi-regrettable" because we all need to endure difficult times to come out stronger in the long run. I guess that's pretty much life, though. Nonetheless, I have learned from all of my experiences and have witnessed some tremendous growth on my end.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Tons of self-reflection happening over here!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apart from having a bit of experience in this role, as well as a Literacy Coach team like no other, </span><span style="font-size: large;">another undertaking that has helped me jump start my impact as a coach </span><span style="font-size: large;">is reading professional texts. If you were to peruse my blog, you'd see an assortment of posts highlighting some of those texts, many of them being books published by Scholastic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My latest read is </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/the-coaching-partnership-9781338586824.html">The Coaching Partnership: Collaboration for Systematic Change</a> </i><span style="font-size: large;">by Rosemarye T. Taylor and Carol Chanter. This book is packed with </span><span style="font-size: large;">comprehensive tips and suggestions to guide change-agents in increasing student achievement. I've highlighted and tagged much of the book's contents, which support collaboration, inquiry, generative thinking, communication strategies, delivery modes, self-reflection, and, of course, on-going learning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For my "sneak peek" posts, I usually reveal what's in the Table of Contents. Look below and you'll see the book is divided into three parts: <i>Part 1: Learning Partners</i>, <i>Part 2: Learning Process</i>, and <i>Part 3: Learning Breakthroughs</i>. Within these three parts, you'll find real-life vignettes called <i>From the Field</i> that are<i> </i>accompanied by <i>Questions for Reflection</i> to support professional reflection on the readers' end<i>. </i>You'll also come across suggested supplemental resources riddled throughout its pages referencing useful coaching blogs and other professional book titles supporting coaching partnerships, as well as links to self-assessment surveys to encourage additional learning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're anything like me, you may find it helpful to view videos of coaches in action or coaching <i>gurus</i> sharing advice. This book provides readers with an online, password protected site containing videos and downloadable resources. Below are images of what the site has to offer. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It provides all the tools you'll require to better help you optimize and implement the coaching partnership system.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For "sneak peek" posts, I also enjoy sharing tips or advice I've highlighted directly from the book that have served me well. It is my hope to give you better insight into </span><a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/the-coaching-partnership-9781338586824.html" style="font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;">The Coaching Partnership: Collaboration for Systematic Change</a><span style="font-size: large;">. I definitely recommend the book!</span></div>
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Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-27650069955126218092019-05-21T08:37:00.000-05:002019-09-08T07:18:57.915-05:00Reading Revealed: 50 Expert Teachers Share What They Do and Why They Do It~ Sneak Peek! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Diane Stephens, Jerome C. Harste, and Jean Anne Clyde joined forces, alongside a <i><span style="color: #f6b26b;">nifty fifty</span></i> expert teachers, to write <i><a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/reading-revealed-9781338538304.html">Reading Revealed: 50 Expert Teachers Share What They Do and Why They Do It</a>. </i>In the Introduction, Diane Stephens states, <i>This book is based on the premise that no matter how long we have been teaching, no matter how good we are as teachers, we can always do a better job tomorrow than we did today (p.11). </i>So true! As a Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach, I am always seeking manageable ways to continue learning, growing and improving as an educator in order to support student growth in all areas of literacy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you were to peek into the Table of Contents, you'd notice four parts,</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Part I: Knowing Reading</i><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Part II: Knowing Readers</i><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Part III: Engaging Readers</i><span style="font-size: large;">, and </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">Part IV: Knowing the Language to Use</i><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><span style="font-size: large;">which include thirty eight *engagements*, or instruction and assessment actions to engage students in a variety of ways, such as Reading Interviews, Book Clubs, Strategy Sharing, Written Conversations, Class Journals, and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each *engagement* provides a <span style="color: #3d85c6; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Why? </span>(advantages), <b><i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Who? </span></i></b></span><span style="font-size: large;">(those who may benefit)</span><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">How? </span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;">(materials needed & step-by-step procedures)</span><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Closure/Stepping Back </span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;">(conclusion)</span><span style="font-size: large;">, and </span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"><b><i>How's It Going? Informal Assessment</i></b> </span><span style="font-size: large;">section to support educators in diving deeper into its implementation. Examples of student work, classroom vignettes, photographs, and more are also displayed throughout the pages. The *engagements* can be implemented straightaway because they are well organized and explicitly explained. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For this post, I also wanted to highlight some quotes and tips taken directly from the book to give you better insight into </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/reading-revealed-9781338538304.html">Reading Revealed: 50 Expert Teachers Share What They Do and Why They Do It</a>.</i><br />
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<br />Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-70101402971312426272019-01-31T00:00:00.000-06:002019-02-14T10:01:03.195-06:00#D100bloggerPD Book Study Kickoff on 'Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Welcome back for another #D100bloggerPD crew book study. I always take pleasure in starting our book study kickoff with an introduction of the crew. We consist of an assortment of Berwyn South School District teacher and administrator learners who enjoy blogging, are smitten with social media and make use of our PLNs as an irreplaceable source of powerful content, hence the hashtag #D100bloggerPD. We devote ourselves to staying globally connected. The crew embraces change, strives to better ourselves professionally, desires to join forces with our PLNs to share what we learn, and aims to inspire others (#D100inspires) because we are better together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Our #D100bloggerPD book study is dedicated to Brené Brown's </span><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419"><span style="font-size: large;">Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead</span></a></i><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Even though this is the first book I've read by Brené Brown, it certainly won't be the last. (I've already started <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1548278645&sr=8-2&keywords=dare+to+lead+brene+brown">Dare to Lead: Brave Work, Tough Conversations, Whole Hearts</a>!</i>) If I were to have read this book and watched Brown's TEDTalk sooner, the opportunity for an <i>awakening</i> would have come to me a few years prior to 2019. Live and learn, I guess. :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Daring Greatly </i>is a *food for the soul* type of book. I've already witnessed how </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">Daring Greatly</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"> is an invaluable, necessary, hopeful and inspiring book. It highlights Brené Brown's years of research on vulnerability and shame and her commitment to dispel the myth that vulnerability is a weakness. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This post f</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ocuses on the first sections of her book, including </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>What It Means to Dare Greatly</i>, <i>Introduction: My Adventures into the Arena</i></span><span style="font-size: medium;">,</span><i style="font-size: x-large;"> </i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">and </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Chapter 1- Scarcity: Looking Inside Our Culture of "Never Enough."</i> I also added a few thought-provoking </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">quotes I found within the Facebook group, which are applicable to the first portions of the book. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Let's get started. </span></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">What It Means to Dare Greatly</span></i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Right out of the gates, Brown voices, <i>Rather than sitting on the sidelines and hurling judgment and advice, we must dare to show up and let ourselves be seen. This is vulnerability. This is </i><b style="font-style: italic;">daring greatly</b> (p. 2). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Brown's book centers around Theodore Roosevelt's speech given in 1910, which uses the term <b>daring greatly</b> and the idea that we must </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">be courageous and willing to engage in order to step </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">into life's arena. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">According to Brown, she's spent her entire life attempting to outsmart vulnerability (p.7)<i>. </i>In the introduction, Brown shares a take away from her years studying social work. Her original view was that social work is all about <i>fixing</i> things, but in actuality, she's learned it's about <i>leaning in</i> and being able to connect. Humans are all about connection. <i>We are hardwired to connect with others, ...and without it there is suffering. I wanted to develop research that explained the anatomy of connection (p.8).</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As Brown discusses her <i>adventures into the arena</i>, she mentions her well-known TEDTalk, <i>The Power of Vulnerability</i>. She was asked to <i>dare greatly</i> in June of 2010 at TEDxHouston. Brown explains her agreement to speak at TEDxHouston stemmed from faith in her research, not necessarily from self-confidence. <i>Vulnerability would take me where I wanted or maybe needed to go </i>(p.13)<i>. </i>Even though Brown claims she had the worst vulnerability hangover after the TEDTalk, the sharing of her research caused her to write <i>Daring Greatly</i>. I'm so glad she did because it has given me, and I'm sure so many others, clarity on being vulnerable to live life to the fullest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">We all have the power and desire (even, if unknowingly, at first) to unlock our own doors to a fully-engaged self. Challenges of stepping into </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">the arena</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"> have been experienced by us all. I found it </span><span style="font-size: large;">reassuring to read Brown's own challenging moments, including her TEDTalk experience, as well as the personal stories shared by those connected to her research.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">When I think about my educational career, from entering the teaching field as a student teacher, to changing grade levels as a classroom teacher, to becoming a Reading Specialist and now a Literacy Coach, I've unquestionably experienced <i>the</i> <i>arena</i>. During my journey, I've floundered in </span><span style="font-size: large;">the zone of uncertainty, </span><span style="font-size: large;">become well-versed in awkward moments and have been exposed to minor and major failures along the way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A <i>daring greatly</i> experience I'm grateful for includes</span><span style="font-size: large;"> my colleague and friend, Michelle over at <a href="http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/">BigTime Literacy</a>. A handful of years ago, we decided to present</span><span style="font-size: large;"> together at the Illinois Reading Council Conference, which was new to me, but something Michelle had done before. You see, Michelle dares greatly on a daily basis, and since I admire her and her courageous acts, I followed Michelle's lead and jumped on board.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not a huge fan of public speaking. </span><span style="font-size: large;">As Jerry Seinfeld says, </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">people's number one fear is public speaking</span></i><i style="font-size: x-large;">. </i><span style="font-size: large;">My agreement to present in front of strangers at a highly attended conference was a huge step towards </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">leaning in</span></i><i style="font-size: x-large;"> </i><span style="font-size: large;">to all </span><span style="font-size: large;">vulnerability has to offer. After taking that first step into the arena, I've continued to present at conferences (once more with Michelle at our district's iEngage Conference), as well as at district Institute Days, staff meetings and more. Thanks, Michelle! ;) Beyond this specific experience, I want you to know <i>every</i> member that has popped in and out of the #D100bloggerPD Crew over the years is in <i>the arena</i> beside me. We all <i>dare greatly</i> and have given support to one another. I commend them all! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In the first chapter of the book, Brown takes a look at narcissism through the lens of vulnerability and the idea that people have a shame-based fear of being ordinary. She discusses how </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">social media and reality television shows </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">have distorted our sense of the world and has impacted some people to believe they are only as good as the number of </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">likes</span></i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> on social media (p.23). This distorted outlook leads to a culture of scarcity, or the "never enough" problem. She</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> states the culture of scarcity <i>...</i><i>allows us to accurately identify the greatest cultural influence of our time- the environment that not only explains what everyone is calling a narcissism epidemic, but also provides a panoramic view of thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that are slowly changing who we are and how we live, love, work, lead, parent, govern, teach, and connect with one another </i>(p.24).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We often feel self-defeated even before our feet hit the floor in the morning. Our constant comparing of ourselves to others is dangerous because, often times, we have a fictional account of how others are living or how "good they have it". We begin to set artificial goals for ourselves and then struggle to achieve them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This formula of shame, comparison and disengagement is not only found in the general public, but also in family, school and community cultures. Brown explains how we must all be willing to push back and challenge the culture of scarcity. We must begin living a <i>wholehearted </i>life, one which centers around the belief that we are all worthy and not inadequate </span><span style="font-size: large;">(p.29)</span><span style="font-size: large;">. We must stand together to be brave and to dare greatly. The vulnerability myths that fuel scarcity will be discussed in the next chapter, so stay tuned. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by <b><i><span style="color: #a64d79;">Literacy Loving Gals</span></i></b> to support the #D100bloggerPD book study. As the study continues in the upcoming weeks, the hyperlinks to each #D100bloggerPD crew member's post will be added below to keep Brene Brown's insights from <i style="font-weight: bold;">Daring Greatly</i> in one spot. We hope you continue to follow along with us. Next up is the amazingly talented Michelle Brezek over at <a href="http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/2019/02/daring-greatly-chapter-2.html">BigTime Literacy</a> with Chapter 2: </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;"><i>Debunking the Vulnerability Myths</i>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a quick idea based on Jennifer Serravallo's new book, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Texts-Readers-Comprehension-Instruction/dp/0325108927/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543591262&sr=8-3&keywords=understanding+texts+and+readers+serravallo">Understanding Texts & Readers: Responsive Comprehension Instruction with Leveled Texts</a></i>. The amazing ladies over at Tiny Tips and Teeny Tales shared an Instagram post about a Text Bands PD they were going to present. I was able to take the idea and run with it, so my staff may also benefit from the book's contents. Thanks, Ladies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The images below show a simple chart that explains the characteristics of Plot/Setting, Characters, Themes/Ideas, and Vocabulary/Figurative Language at each text band ranging from Level J to Level W. The chart shown is geared toward <i>fictional</i> texts. I'm optimistic the contents can better support teachers in conferring more productively with students because they will be able to see how the demands placed on the reader change as the complexity increases. I'm hoping to create a similar chart dedicated to informational texts. Coming soon!</span></div>
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<br />Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-24928558082305737112018-11-22T06:07:00.000-06:002019-09-08T07:19:37.295-05:00Sneak Peek into "From Striving to Thriving Writers: Strategies That Jump-Start Writing" (& Giveaway!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been a huge fan of Stephanie Harvey for many years. It all started with her book, <i>Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement</i>. Since then, she's among a handful of literacy gurus I admire and closely follow to </span><span style="font-size: large;">gain perspective from and to </span><span style="font-size: large;">become better equipped in <i>best </i>and<i> next </i>literacy practices. Last year, I read her (and Annie Ward's) book, <i><a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2017/11/from-striving-to-thriving-how-to-grow.html">From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident, Capable Readers</a> </i>and raved about their suggestion to *table the labels* to empower children to grow as readers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I got wind of a new <i>Striving to Thriving</i> professional text hitting the shelves, I was interested in taking a peek. I learned much from the first book dedicated to striving readers, including more on the complexities of language learning, but I also had many personal beliefs validated. When my copy of <a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/from-striving-to-thriving-writers-9781338321685.html" style="font-style: italic;">From Striving to Thriving Writers: Strategies That Jump-Start Writing</a> arrived, I was instantly able to see its value.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stephanie Harvey, Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger joined forces to write the book</span><span style="font-size: large;">. On page 6, it states, </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">This book is about helping our students harness the power of language to accomplish their own purposes for writing: to tell a story, to investigate an issue, to prioritize information, to persuade a reader, and to generally inform. </i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you were to peek into the Table of Contents, you'd notice 27 writing frameworks designed to differentiate for and </span><span style="font-size: large;">support striving writers, as well as to </span><span style="font-size: large;">improve and integrate writing across the curriculum. The frameworks are divided into three parts: <i style="font-weight: bold;">Learning About Language</i>, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Learning Through Language</i>, and <i style="font-weight: bold;">Using Language to Learn About Self</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each framework provides a suggested starting grade-level (Kindergarten through 6th and up) and focus skills. For example, the first three frameworks listed in the picture below are for 'Kindergarten and up': <i style="font-weight: bold;">Picture This</i>, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Refrain Again</i>, and <i style="font-weight: bold;">Scaffolding Into Sharing</i>. Depending on the framework, the focus skills covered may include <i>Persuasive, Descriptive, Research, Vocabulary, </i>and <i>Figurative Language. </i>Take note of Sara Holbrook's tweet below about the grade level suggestions for the frameworks. Teachers know their students best! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In order for students to become better equipped writers, they need to write... A LOT...and OFTEN. Voluminous writing is the key to moving writers forward. Holbrook and Salinger discuss 3 ways to support writing in volume: 1. <b style="font-style: italic;">Embed writing in all content areas. </b>2. <b style="font-style: italic;">Pre-write to get it right. </b>3. <b><i>Take it one version at a time.</i></b><i> </i>Click <a href="http://edublog.scholastic.com/post/three-ways-encourage-voluminous-writing?linkId=59298959">HERE</a> to learn more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The book provides readers with an online, password-protected site that includes downloadable resources available to help educators support students with voluminous writing. The resources include graphic organizers ("GO sheets") for students to use during the pre-writing stages, as well as professional videos of the writing frameworks in action to view firsthand. Having these resources at the tip of our fingers can allow the frameworks to be implemented straightaway. The videos allow readers flexible opportunities to grow professionally, even while at home! Below are a handful of screenshots depicting the online resource site. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The authors caution in their tweets below that GO sheets are not worksheets, but engaging and valuable outlines for students! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below is a peek into the first framework: <i>Sentence Variety Pack: Crafting Engaging Text</i>. You can get a better sense of what the book offers, including online slides to support implementation of the framework, lesson extension ideas, sample stages of students' writting and assessment checkpoint rubrics. Jackpot! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is so much more to the book than I've <i>briefly</i> overviewed. I look forward to putting these frameworks into practice with students in the upcoming weeks. I highly recommend you snagging a copy for yourself! Additionally, there's</span><span style="font-size: large;"> a blog post written by Larry Ferlazzo in Education Teacher Week titled <i>Writing Frames Are The Recipes of Writing</i>. Within the post, </span><span style="font-size: large;">Holbrook and Salinger answer the following question</span><span style="font-size: large;">, <em style="font-family: ff-dagny-web-pro, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 700;">How can we use "writing frames" and "writing structures" without students feeling like they always have to do formulaic writing? </em></span><span style="font-size: large;">If their response interests you, click </span><a href="https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2018/11/response_writing_frames_are_the_recipes_of_writing.html" style="font-size: x-large;">HERE</a><span style="font-size: large;"> to read more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. Check out the authors on Twitter, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/saraholbrook" style="font-size: x-large;">@saraholbrook</a><span style="font-size: large;">,</span> <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelsalinger" style="font-size: x-large;">@michaelsalinger</a><span style="font-size: large;">, and <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephharvey49">@Stephharvey49</a>, as well as the content linked to the hashtag </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FromStrivingToThrivingWriters?src=hash">#FromStrivingtoThrivingWriters</a>! They're visible and welcoming!</span></div>
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<br />Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-31189320395389560782018-10-02T00:00:00.000-05:002019-09-08T07:19:45.597-05:00#D100bloggerPD "Ditch That Textbook" Book Study! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Welcome back for another #D100bloggerPD crew book study! I always take pleasure in starting our book study kickoff with an introduction of the crew. We consist of an assortment of Berwyn South School District teacher and administrator learners who enjoy blogging, are smitten with social media and make use of our PLNs as an irreplaceable source of powerful content, hence the hashtag #D100bloggerPD. We devote ourselves to staying globally connected. The crew embraces change, strives to better ourselves professionally, desires to join forces with our PLNs to share what we learn, and aims to inspire others (#D100inspires) because we are better together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This #D100bloggerPD book study is dedicated to Matt Miller's <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ditch-That-Textbook-Revolutionize-Classroom/dp/0986155403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535996949&sr=8-1&keywords=ditch+that+textbook+by+matt+miller">Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom</a></i>. If you want to lead your students in educational practices that are innovative and engaging, read this book. It's yet another invaluable book published by <a href="https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/">Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.</a>, and highlights Matt Miller's journey in creating a classroom where great learning experiences happen for students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The book is divided into four sections: <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why Go Digital?,</i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Ditch That Mindset</i>, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Ditch That Textbook</i>, and <i style="font-weight: bold;">Ditch That Curriculum</i>. My post for the book study kickoff consists of a portion of section one: <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why Go Digital?</i>,<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>which includes the <i>Introduction</i> and the first four chapters: <i>Chapter 1:</i> <i>Free Access, Chapter 2: Boost Your Efficiency, Chapter 3: Use Technology to Defeat Insecurity, </i>and <i>Chapter 4: Empower Students to Find Their Passions</i>. The chapters are brief, to the point, and filled with stories, advice and tips based on Miller's classroom experiences, so it's an effortless and fun read. Ready to dig in? :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In the introduction to his book, Miller claims <i>"...this book is about evolving and finding better ways to teach (p.2)." </i>He assists in equipping our proverbial tool belts with practical, hands-on ideas that incorporate technology to globally connect our students to the world. Most likely, we all have the desire and </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">the power to unlock the doors to fully engaged students. However, first, we must get uncomfortable, jump into the unknown, seek more advantageous ways to engross students in learning, and, of course, take risks.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">On page 5, it states, </span><i><span style="font-size: large;">"</span></i></span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ditch That Textbook</b> is designed to be a support system, toolbox, and manifesto. It's a collection of ideas, considerations, and suggestions to help you free yourself as an educator to create the classroom and the teaching style you want."</span> </i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Let's take a look at Miller's </span><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>DITCH</i></b></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> model, which will help you get started in revolutionizing YOUR classroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Miller started out the chapter by jumping back in time with a scenario of aspiring to connect with <i>John Dewey, the groundbreaking educational thinker and reformer from the 1900s (p.9). </i>Miller went on to explain the lengths it would have taken him to have a mere dinner conversation with Dewey back in 1904, when Dewey was at the University of Chicago. The duration of time necessary, including the hypothetical traveling and boarding expenses, were all considered. Needless to say, it would have been quite a laborious effort for Miller to have had a professional conversation with John Dewey. <i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Nowadays, however, we live in a digital world. We have access to technology, which provides an unrestricted ability to globally connect with others at a much faster rate, including </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">researchers, authors, educators and <i>groundbreaking educational thinkers</i>. Using</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Skype, Google Hangouts, Voxer, FaceTime, and many more, are all possible from the comforts of our own home. As teachers, it is our obligation to harness these platforms, not only for our own professional development, but to apply within the classroom to better expand students' digital citizenship skills, and more fittingly prepare students for the future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The best thing, of course, is that connecting worldwide is FREE (for the most part). Students are now abl</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">e to move from local to global connections at the touch of a button. They can learn from classrooms around the world, not just peers in their school. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Take a peek below at some valuable quotes from </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-weight: bold;">Chapter 1</span><b>: </b><i style="font-weight: bold;">Free Access</i>. The gist? </span><span style="font-size: large;">Get out there and try something new, alongside your students!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Who wouldn't want to be more streamlined when it comes to preparing lessons for the classroom? This chapter justifies how technology can make life much more simple by </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">working <i>smarter and faster</i>, not harder</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Teachers now have the power to digitally distribute files and information with students through the use of Google Forms and Documents, as well as get assignments <i>auto-graded with Google add-ons like Flubaroo (p.15)</i>. Miller stressed that, though we may love it, teaching is not our <i>entire</i> identity. It shouldn't consume our lives. Using technology to our advantage in the classroom, then getting out in the world to enjoy life with family and friends, is a wise decision. #agreed ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This chapter proposed a way to provide support to students who may be weary of contributing their opinions and thoughts aloud in class discussions. Backchannels, or online discussion spaces, give a voice to every student. Using them is a worthwhile way to encourage students to privately contribute to classroom discussions, until they become comfortable in outwardly sharing in class. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Miller discussed a particular student, named Kay, whom he had a difficult time connecting with and getting to participate in class. Only after various failed attempts was Miller able to find a way for Kay to express herself through the use of <i>TodaysMeet.com</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">He claimed it to be</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> a simple and easy-to-implement backchannel to get his students engaged in discussions and to ask and answer questions. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Regarding his student, Kay, Miller stated, </span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wish I would have given her more alternative opportunities to showcase her genius in my class. Our best course of action is to allow those 'I wish I would have...' moments to motivate us to improve for the next round of students (p.19).</span></i><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> </i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">So true!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">On another note, unfortunately, <i>TodaysMeet.com</i> is no longer up and running. I'm so sad about this! I thoroughly enjoyed using this backchannel platform with my students because it displayed students' thinking in real time. (Click <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2017/02/using-todays-meet-padlet-walls-and-qr.html">HERE</a> to learn more about how I use backchannels with my kiddos.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">However, don't fret. There are many alternatives out there, including <a href="https://padlet.com/">Padlet</a>, <a href="https://flipgrid.com/">Flipgrid</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Litlovegal1">Twitter</a>, Google Docs, and now <a href="https://palms.polyu.edu.hk:8448/">Yo Teach!</a>, known as "the new alternative to <i>TodaysMeet</i>." A thank you goes out to Mona, an iCoach in my district (who is also part of this book study), for sharing a tweet about Yo Teach! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's time to stop the old-fashioned </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>sit and get</i> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">mentality of schooling and start developing engaged, innovative, self-starting students. <i><b>That</b></i> is what future employers desire and seek to have in the workforce. </span>Students who </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">are able to tap into the ample resources available at their fingertips and</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> the eagerness to explore those resources. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Fostering creativity and cultivating students' imaginations will give them the drive to find their passions and purpose in life.</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">We've all come across people in uninspiring jobs, but would we want that for our students? Of course not. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Take a peek below at some constructive quotes from </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #bf9000; font-weight: bold;">Chapter 4</span><b>: </b><i style="font-weight: bold;">Empower Students to Find Their Passions</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This book is glorious! When my copy of <a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/responsive-literacy-9781338245622.html"><i>Responsive Literacy: A Comprehensive Framework</i></a> arrived in the mail, I was happily surprised to see an abundance of vividly colored photographs depicting real classrooms spread across the pages. The authentic examples of anchor charts and student work allow readers to better experience the components of the comprehensive literacy framework more closely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As you've probably noticed by the Table of Contents, the book is divided into six sections containing the essential ingredients of responsive literacy: </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Professional Learning</i><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><i style="font-weight: bold;">Organizing for Learning</i><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><i style="font-weight: bold;">Reading</i><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><i style="font-weight: bold;">Writing</i><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><i style="font-weight: bold;">Building Blocks of Language</i><span style="font-size: small;">,</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">A Learning Community</i>. Each section delves deeper into topics, such as the complexities of the language learning, organizational practices for reading, writing and word study, and developing a learning community encompassing students, staff and families.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The #D100bloggerPD book study schedule for Matt Miller's <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ditch-That-Textbook-Revolutionize-Classroom/dp/0986155403?crid=17GMRH1ID6ZKR&keywords=ditch+that+textbook+by+matt+miller&qid=1537464423&sprefix=ditch+th%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1-fkmrnull&ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1">Ditch That Textbook</a> </i>is ready for reveal, so mark your calendars! Some colleagues in my school district have banned together and are excited to get things underway. The kickoff for the book study starts on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 right here on <b><span style="color: #a64d79;"><i>Literacy Loving Gals</i></span></b>. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the month of October, a #D100bloggerPD crew member will post a reflection on their chosen chapters from the book. The book study culminates on <i><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Reading and Owl of the Above</b></span></i> on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.</span></div>
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<br />Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-11864381402412883902018-06-08T13:28:00.000-05:002019-09-08T07:20:18.632-05:00A Sneak Peek Inside "The Megabook of Fluency" by Timothy Rasinski & Melissa Cheesman Smith<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As many of you know, I'm an addict when it comes to reading professional books. The minute a new title is being discussed on social media that piques my interest and supports my ability to implement <i>next practices</i> in literacy with my students, I must get my hands on it immediately. As a teacher, literacy leader and lifelong learner in the education field, I must take charge of my own professional development. Right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When </span><a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/teacher/books/pthe-megabook-of-fluencyp-9781338257014.html?eml=TSO%2Feb%2F20180516%2F%2FFBLIVE%2FMBF%2Fsocial" style="font-size: x-large;">The Megabook of Fluency</a><span style="font-size: large;"> by Timothy Rasinski and Melissa Cheesman Smith arrived on my doorstep, I turned into that heart-eyed smiling emoji. The book is just what it claims to be, MEGA, and it's filled with amazing, hands-on fluency practice for students that can be used straightaway. Just as Jennifer Serravallo gives you hands-on strategies to support students with reading and writing, Rasinski and Smith provide 50+ engaging strategies to nurture students' fluency in <i>The Megabook of Fluency</i>! The book even gives you access to an online site with downloadable resources. Cha-ching!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>The Megabook of Fluency</i> is not a <i>front cover to back cover</i> type of read, but a handy guidebook of sorts. The format allows teachers to choose from research-based strategies that will best support their students' fluency needs. Check out the Table of Contents!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Melissa Cheesman Smith's wrote an article, </span><a href="http://edublog.scholastic.com/post/today-choose-joy-joyfulness-fluent-reading#" style="font-size: x-large;">Today, Choose Joy: Joyfulness in Fluent Reading</a>,<span style="font-size: large;"> explaining more about her co-authored book. I added an image taken from the article, but click the link above to read it in full. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>A growing number of studies have examined the effects of authentic fluency instruction. By "authentic," we mean real reading of real texts for real purposes, to communicate meaning. We contrast authentic fluency instruction with programs that tend to require readers to increase their reading speed (p.9).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>If fluency concerns are not addressed early, during the foundational years, it is likely that those concerns will find their way into the middle school and high school grades (p.10).</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Have you perused Jennifer Serravallo's <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Strategies-Book-Everything-Developing/dp/032507822X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491841721&sr=8-1&keywords=the+writing+strategies+book" target="_blank">The Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Writers</a>, </i>yet? After getting my hands on <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Strategies-Book-Everything-Developing/dp/032507433X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491841721&sr=8-2&keywords=the+writing+strategies+book" target="_blank">The Reading Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled Readers</a></i> back in 2015, I was ecstatic when I heard a writing version of the book was in the works. I waited on pins and needles for it to be delivered, since I preordered months beforehand. Once the book arrived in February 2017, all I could say was <i>Ooh la la!</i> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Oh, Jennifer Serravallo! What can I say besides she is like no other. If you follow my blog, you know I consider her to be one of the most genius literacy consultants and authors out there. I had the pleasurable opportunity of meeting her in person at a conference I attended at the tail end of the 2016-2017 school year, but was able to catch a few of her sessions at the Illinois Reading Conference this past October. She is an accomplished, yet, genuinely kindhearted and down-to-Earth person. She was willing to sign all of the books I currently own that she has authored, as well as take the time to sign books from the hundreds of others who attended. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Before moving on, I'd like to preface that much of this post has been sitting unpublished for many, many months. It has been revised over and over, but to no avail...until now. I was going to participate in a comprehensive book study with some of the wonderful members of the #ReadingStrategiesCrew like we did for our <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-book-study-has-begun-reading.html" target="_blank">previous book study</a> on <i><u>The Reading Strategies Book</u></i>. However, for a handful of reasons, we decided to cancel the study. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Nevertheless, I figured I could share some of the emergent strategies I used with my students and my own kids at the tail end of last school year. Since I'm in a new school this year and in a new role as a Literacy Coach, alongside being a K-2 Reading Specialist, I tested out some strategies that could be used to support kindergarten and first grade students. Praises for Jennifer's work deserve to be sung worldwide!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Since I mostly work with very young students, I tried out a few strategies with my emergent writers from last school year, including my own kids who were in preschool at the time, but have now moved on to kindergarten. I wanted to </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">give you a peek into a few strategies represented in Goal 1.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Goal 1 is<b style="color: #e06666;"> </b><b style="color: #e06666;">Composing with Pictures</b></span>. There are eighteen strategies within this goal to support pre-emergent and emergent writers. This goal is mostly used to support students in pre-Kindergarten through 2nd grade. However, Serravallo mentions that students throughout the primary grades benefit when they are given time to sketch their ideas before moving into the writing process. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Below is a snapshot of the strategies reinforcing this goal. Just like Serravallo's <i>The Reading Strategies Book, </i>the format is not the typical <i>front cover to back cover</i> type of read, but another handy guidebook to support your instruction. The format allows teachers to pick and choose from researched-based strategies that will best scaffold students. Serravallo states, <i>"I streamlined the language and examples, and I present the strategies in a format that is organized so that the busy teacher can find just the right strategy at just the right moment."</i></span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> </i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Ahhh, music to my ears.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For each strategy, once again, Serravallo includes a description and helpful prompts to use with students. Many of the strategies also provide <i>Teacher Tips</i> and samples of <i>Lesson Language</i> to use when putting the strategy into practice. The strategies can be demonstrated to individuals, small groups or whole class. In addition, along the sidebar of each strategy, Serravallo indicates the level (emergent to grade 8), genre/text type, and process(es) in which to focus. I find these to be invaluable features of the book (just as in <i>The Reading Strategies Book</i>) because even a novice or experienced classroom teacher without a writing background can fully support and guide his/her students in writing. This book elicits powerful writing instruction!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In view of the fact I work with struggling readers at school, which often correlates to weak writing abilities, as well as have little ones at home in the early stages of writing, Goal 1 suited me perfectly. An example of </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reread Your Pictures to Teach</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> (1.4), </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Label Your Pictures</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> (1.6) and </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A Series of Pictures to Show Change</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> (1.13) are discussed in this post. All eighteen strategies within this goal are worthwhile, <i>of course</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you teach young students or have little ones at home who are budding writers, you're aware of how tricky writing letters and words can be for some. Serravallo explains that writing instruction can begin well before students are even able to connect letters into words and words into a piece of writing. She added the work of researchers Ray and Glover stating, <i>"By teaching children to compose with pictures, they can be freed up to create texts in any genre and to understand that meaning comes first, long before they are ready to spend lots of mental energy hearing the sounds in words and writing down what they hear (p.34)."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The </span><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reread Your Pictures to Teach</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> strategy focuses on students orally explaining facts about a chosen topic. Here are the *<i>Who's this for?* </i>stats: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: #a64d79;">Level:</span> emergent, <span style="color: #a64d79;">Genre/Text Type:</span> informational/nonfiction, <span style="color: #a64d79;">Process:</span> reading writing aloud</i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This strategy encourages students to retell their *writing* in picture form. Be mindful when thinking about writing children's words for them on their pictures. The </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">Teaching Tip</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> for this strategy comes with a forewarning: </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After reading about this strategy, my own preschool kiddos popped into mind. At the start of Spring in 2017, they began learning at school all about the the life cycle of a chicken. We took a family trip to the library, checked out a few books, built a little background and then began extending our learning about chickens. Below are some pictures taken in their preschool classroom and at home.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>What does this part of the picture teach?</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Sound like a teacher.</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Your drawing teaches a lot of facts about the topic!</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">My son, on the other hand, began drawing what he learned and</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> then labeled his pictures to teach his father and me all about his newly found knowledge. His pictures are below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://shop.scholastic.com/teachers-ecommerce/books/from-striving-to-thriving-9781338051964.html" target="_blank">From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident Capable Readers</a></u></span><span style="font-size: large;">, written by </span><span style="font-size: large;">Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward</span><span style="font-size: large;">, has been receiving top-notch praises by valued literacy professionals, including Debbie Miller, <a href="http://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2017/06/tips-tweets-advice-from-kylene-beers.html" target="_blank">Kylene Beers</a> and Penny Kittle, for a variety of reasons. However, my favorite reason being their determination to let go of labels. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Right out of the gates, the authors state their book </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">'grew out of a shared and evolving recognition that far too many striving readers are suffering unproductive and unintended consequences of the very instructional tools and approaches designed to support their growth (p.11).' </i><span style="font-size: large;">This statement refers to book leveling systems. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Educators need to remember leveling systems are a teacher's tool, not a child's label. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I'm here to share with you a bit of its greatness. However, please realize, this post scarcely highlights the vast prowess of the authors. I'm here to bestow upon you</span><span style="font-size: large;"> a multimodal praising and sharing of quotes and tips taken directly from the book, in addition to tweets dedicated to it. Since t</span><span style="font-size: large;">he framework of this professional text encompasses three parts, </span><b style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">TRUST, TEACH, TRANSFORM</b><b style="font-size: x-large;">,</b><span style="font-size: large;"> I've decided to organize the tips and tweets to follow suit. Read along to get a glimpse of what the book offers. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>In short, with this book, we seek to close a massive "knowing-doing gap" by doing the best of what's been known for decades: providing all children with daily access to books that jolt their hearts and turbocharge their minds, abundant time to read, and sound instruction in essential skills and strategies grounded in close observation and conversation (p.12).</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Discover any new insights? I hope so! </span><span style="font-size: large;">I</span><span style="font-size: large;">f you're on Twitter, my all time favorite platform for impromptu professional development, you can track down some great content under the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FromStrivingToThriving&src=tyah" target="_blank">#FromStrivingToThriving</a>. For literacy insight on a daily basis, give <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephharvey49" target="_blank">Stephanie Harvey</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/AnnieTWard" target="_blank">Annie Ward</a> a follow on Twitter. You can also see Stephanie Harvey on YouTube. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I've linked her Ten Tips below. Just click on each image to be directly connected to her YouTube videos discussing each tip.</span><br />
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<br />Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-62451244198575427692017-10-19T00:00:00.000-05:002018-09-12T19:21:17.914-05:00#D100bloggerPD's Book Study on Hacking Engagement: 50 Tips & Tools to Engage Teachers and Learners Daily, Hacks 1-5 (including a few tweets)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Welcome back for another #D100bloggerPD crew book study. I take pleasure in starting our book study posts with an introduction of the crew. We consist of an assortment of Berwyn South School District teacher and administrator learners who enjoy blogging, are smitten with social media and make use of our PLNs as an irreplaceable source of powerful content, hence the hashtag #D100bloggerPD. We devote ourselves to staying globally connected. The crew embraces change, strives to better ourselves professionally and desires to join forces with others to share what we learn because...together we are better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This #D100bloggerPD is dedicated to James Alan Sturtevant's <i><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Engagement-Teachers-Learners-Learning/dp/0986104965/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508028333&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+engagement" target="_blank">Hacking Engagement: 50 tips & Tools to Engage Teachers and Learners Daily</a></u></i>. If you want a roadmap to capturing your students' attention, read this book. It's yet another invaluable book in the Hack Learning series. Mark Barnes and Jennifer Gonzalez conveyed practical and <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/search/label/Hacking%20Education" target="_blank">user-friendly ideas and tools</a> for each hack in their book, <i><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Education-Quick-School-Learning/dp/0986104906/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508028273&sr=8-1&keywords=hacking+education" target="_blank">Hacking Education</a></u></i>, while Michael Fisher dispensed <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/10/d100bloggerpds-book-study-on-hacking_25.html" target="_blank">solutions to problems</a> that seem to go hand in hand with the Common Core in his book, <u><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Common-Core-Strategies-Standardized/dp/0986104922/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508028298&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+the+common+core" target="_blank">Hacking the Common Core</a></i></u>. Now, it's time to highlight James Alan Sturtevant and his contribution of a whopping 50 strategies for all teachers and learners to be gurus of engagement! It was thrilling to see my copy of the book on the doorstep, and after reading it, I believe Sturtevant's hacks have the power to enlighten teachers on how to unlock the doors to fully engaged students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Before I share about this book, I would like to mention how accommodating Mr. Sturtevant has been at supporting the crew. The moment a tweet went out about </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">the #D100bloggerPD book study, he jumped at the chance to help. Good news! He's decided to join us on Twitter to chat more about how to hack engagement, so be on the lookout for a live Twitter chat on November 7, 2017. Anyone is welcome to join us! Ready to get started? Let's do this. :)</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Each crew member has chosen five out of the fifty, <i>nifty</i> hacks for the book study. We decided to encapsulate four hacks to give you a sense of what the book offers, while diving more deeply into one hack to demonstrate how we've implemented a particular engagement strategy. I'm kicking off the #D100bloggerPD book study with Hacks 1-5.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><u><i>Hacking Engagement</i></u> is filled with supportive QR codes for its readers. Sturtevant states, "<i>When I was in the process of crafting this book, I launched the Hacking Engagement podcast, which mirrors and supplements these pages. As you read, you'll frequently encounter QR codes that will connect you to episodes (p.10)."</i> I've decided to link a few of his supportive podcast episodes and QR codes throughout this post for your convenience. Thank you, Mr. Sturtevant! #generous #grateful</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Some of you may already know I've been an elementary Reading Specialist for the past the 9 years, but have recently added the role of Literacy Coach this past August. Being a gal who loves all things literacy, I felt delving into the hack dedicated to enticing reluctant readers would be most plausible. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In this hack, Sturtevant details the beliefs of Jennifer Wilson, a coordinator of instruction and innovation. Jennifer believes QR codes are an entryway connecting students with virtual content. Jennifer <i>"uses them to link students to alluring information about books in the form of book trailers. Just as a successful movie trailer engages the audience to the point where they become obsessed with watching the show, book trailers draw in potential readers (p.11-12)." </i>I've seen, firsthand, how QR codes and book trailers increase student engagement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As a teacher working with mostly struggling and reluctant readers, I, thankfully, found the power of *the codes* a few years back. QR codes have been used in my intervention classroom because they not only engage my readers in school, but at home, too. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Book trailers definitely have a way of lighting a spark under the most reluctant readers. When my students were given opportunities in class to entice others with trailers about their favorite books via QR codes, the student engagement and reading minutes skyrocketed. Students even requested to continue reading and creating trailers at home, as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The combination of these tools allow my students to highlight and discuss books they're reading with peers. After creating brief book trailers, they've uploaded them to Padlet walls, alongside *shelfies*, which are selfies with favorite books. Furthermore, my students have answered questions posted by peers about their book trailers </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">and/or started discussions about</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> books we've been reading on TodaysMeet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To learn more about how I incorporate and link QR codes to content, read some of my previous posts by clicking <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/search/label/TodaysMeet" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/05/amplify-your-instruction-with-kristin.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I've even created student resources that include QR codes as a captivating way for students to self-check their work. Notice the smiles on a few of my first graders as they self-check their answers regarding multisyllabic words? #engagement</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">This hack is targeted at managing a classroom through organized routines. Sturtevant references Andy Jados, a high school principal, who has <i>"learned that putting effort into organizing a congenial atmosphere benefits everyone (p.15)." </i>Getting students engaged in the management of class is what produces results.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm sure you'll agree, one of the most important roles of a teacher is that of a classroom manager. If student learning and engagement are going to thrive, it's critical. A room filled with distractions and disorderly management can have a negative impact on students' academic performance. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If we're openly honest, each of us has had moments of disorganization at some point as educators. It's okay to admit we're all human. Thankfully, perfection is not necessary for a well organized classroom. What's most important is we learn from those moments of disorganization to take steps necessary to change the outcome. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Take a peek below at Sturtevant's constructive course of action to better engage students into a more manageable classroom.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Make a list of common distractions in your class: Think...What is disrupting the learning from taking place? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Create an organization plan: Generate routines to prevent interruptions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Promote your plan: Let students in on your goals to get buy-in.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Assign students tasks: Deputize student helpers! Tip- <i>You may wish to give some of your most disruptive students responsibilities (p.17).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Debrief students: Empower them by seeking their suggestions on how to improve your plan.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">For further information on this hack, check out Sturtevant's </span><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/pjsturtevant/james-sturtevant-ep-3-andy-jados-adventu?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=user%3A8779263&utm_term=episode_title" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">podcast</a><span style="font-size: large;"> as he teams up with Andy Jados to discuss classroom management.</span></span></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Hack 3: Let Me See You Google</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After reading Hack 3, I wanted to share a few favorite quotes with you that really encompass this hack:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>A school that embraces Google embraces collaboration (p.19).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Google is engaging, powerful, familiar, and pervasive (p.19).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Quite simply, students are extremely comfortable expressing themselves through Google (p.20).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>The world collaborates with Google. Make certain that you interact with students via this foundational platform (p.21).</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I work in a school district that undeniably harnesses every bit of the power Google has to offer. Our staff collaborates district-wide with one another through Google Docs and Google Forms, as well as communicates with students and parents through the use of Google Classroom. We are extremely fortunate to be a Google District. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you're not using Google, what are you waiting for? They have free tech tools to engage your students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Check out this <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/pjsturtevant/james-sturtevant-ep-6-let-me-see-you-goo?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=user%3A8779263&utm_term=episode_title" target="_blank">podcast</a> or scan the QR code below to learn more about Google and all of its benefits for student engagement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This hack is all about targeting students' preferences to get them engaged. Sturtevant says, <i>"When it comes to our students, let's become detective-like and solve the mysteries of their preferences. Once we know what appeals to the kids we teach, we can take advantage of this knowledge to engage them in learning (p.23)." </i>A simple, yet engaging way to seek student preferences is through the use of <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/welcome/sem/?&opt=brand&iv_=__iv_p_1_a_115768535_g_5864433935_c_207735430997_k_survey%20monkey_m_e_w_kwd-246693806_n_g_d_c_v__l__t__r_1t1_x__y__f__o__z__i__j__s__e__h_9021573_ii__vi__&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=survey%20monkey&utm_network=g&utm_campaign=US_Search_Alpha_Brand&cmpid=brand&cvosrc=ppc.google.survey%20monkey&keyword=survey%20monkey&matchtype=e&network=g&mobile=0&searchntwk=1&creative=207735430997&adposition=1t1&campaign=US_Search_Alpha_Brand&cvo_campaign=US_Search_Alpha_Brand&cvo_adgroup=survey+monkey&dkilp=&cvo_creative=207735430997&gclid=CjwKCAjwyIHPBRAIEiwAHPS-GP-qOoMa0GCYqOEqLpqKpNiVwT4asao5rJMB4c_H-ehHc1YqHoyBxxoCiFUQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">SurveyMonkey</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The #D100bloggerPD book study schedule for James Alan Sturtevant's </span><span style="font-size: large;"><i><u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Engagement-Teachers-Learners-Learning/dp/0986104965/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1508013273&sr=8-1&keywords=hacking+engagement+50+tips+%26+tools+to+engage+teachers" target="_blank">Hacking Engagement: 50 Tips & Tools to Engage Teachers and Learners Daily</a></u></i></span><span style="font-size: large;"> is ready for reveal, so mark your calendars! Some gals in my school district have banned together and are excited to get things underway. The kickoff for the book study starts Thursday, October 19, 2017 right here on Literacy Loving Gals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the duration of October through the start of November, a #D100bloggerPD crew member will post a reflection on their chosen hacks from the book. The book study culminates on</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Reading and Owl of the Above Thursday, November 9, 2017, which is </span><span style="font-size: large;">the 2nd anniversary of #D100bloggerPD!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feel free to join in on the book study by hopping from blog to blog reflecting within the comments section. I will be linking the crew's posts down below, so once the book study has been completed, all links to the study will be in one place for easy access. To view the Table of Contents taken from <u><i>Hacking Engagement</i></u>, peek below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a while since my last post, but I am back. With the school year's end, there are more minutes in my day for relaxation, reflection on the year's journey, and READING (my favorite)! If you haven't read <u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Thinking-Why-Read-Matters/dp/1338132903/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498699187&sr=8-1&keywords=disruptive+thinking" target="_blank">Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters</a></u><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst,</span> I glowingly recommend you do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know...I know. I'm repeatedly recommending professional books to anyone and everyone. However, this book is now on the top of my resource pile for ALL teachers. It has genuinely disrupted and elevated my thinking, as well as caused me to further reflect on my practices as a Reading Specialist and soon-to-be Literacy Coach. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The questioning techniques shared in the book place classroom discussions into the hands of students. Who wouldn't want a more student-centered approach to literacy?</span><span style="font-size: large;"> If you desire looking at teaching practices through an alternate lens and aspire to evolve your perspective on students' reading, writing and speaking habits, grab and devour your own copy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love everything these authors have written. I'm quite confident you won't be disappointed. Listening to them speak a handful of times was very enlightening. They are funny, too! Below is a picture from the 2016 Illinois Reading Conference. My good friend </span><a href="http://responsiveliteracy.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Leah</a><span style="font-size: large;"> was with me in the picture. She's just as much of a die-hard fan of these two as I am! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Moving on. We all know there has been a shift in education since the introduction of the Common Core State Standards. The standards return the focus within the four corners of the text and away from personal connections. </span><span style="font-size: large;">However, Beers and Probst </span><span style="font-size: large;">view reading as a transformational experience and </span><span style="font-size: large;">believe REAL reading encourages readers to be responsive, reflective and responsible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The authors put a strong emphasis on readers having the opportunity to respond with how they <i>feel </i>about a text. Try asking students, <i>How did this reading change who you are? </i>Have YOU ever asked your students that question? Here's my answer to that exact question (the rest of the questions and my responses are at the end of this post):</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like I said, this book has completely disrupted my thinking in a transformational way. I'm thrilled to have my thinking challenged. That's one way to grow as an educator and as a human being. Right? Before we jump into the tips, take a peek at Kylene's tweet regarding 9 research-based reasons for why reading is so important taken from p. 134 in the book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, bring on the quick tips, tweets and advice from Kylene Beers and Robert Probst:</span></div>
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Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-47207187602682483392017-06-05T07:22:00.000-05:002019-09-08T07:21:39.999-05:00"Preventing Misguided Reading: New Strategies for Guided Reading Teachers" by Burkins & Croft<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Reflection, reflection, reflection. I have grown a great deal as a professional educator over the past 21 years, first as a classroom teacher and now as a Reading Specialist. I've taken risks, made mistakes, failed, as well as succeeded, through trial-and-error attempts within my instruction. After diving into the book, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Doing-Work-Readers-2016-04-28/dp/B01FGKS4WO/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493990284&sr=1-2&keywords=whos+doing+the+work+how+to+say+less+so+readers+can+do+more" target="_blank">Who's Doing the Work? How to Say Less So Your Readers Can Do More</a> </i>by Burkins and Yaris last summer, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I became better enlightened in effective practices for </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">the next generation of</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> guided reading instruction. That book truly altered my perception of what quality guided reading instruction should look like. I wrote a post dedicated to <i>Who's Doing the Work?</i>, so if you're interested in reading it, click <a href="http://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/08/my-favorite-quotes-from-whos-doing-work.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When I heard Burkins, the co-author of <i>Who's Doing the Work?,</i> had co-authored another book dedicated to guided reading, I quickly logged into Amazon and purchased <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Preventing-Misguided-Reading-Strategies-Teachers/dp/0872078280" target="_blank">Preventing Misguided Reading: New Strategies for Guided Reading Teachers</a></i>. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For this post, I simply want to highlight some of the authors' thoughts, but as you can see from t</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">he Table of Contents below, the book is jammed packed with worthwhile content. There are 6 chapters, each clarifying a misunderstanding about guided reading. The chapters are then broken down into 27 strategies that further support teachers with their guided reading practices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">When I first started teaching, Fountas and Pinnell were my foundation for teaching reading. Over the years, I've added to my professional reading shelf, but the *yellowing copy* of my first guided reading book still remains.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Fountas and Pinnell introduced guided reading back in the 1990's, but somehow, what they intended for teachers has transformed into something quite different. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">However, Burkins and Croft aim to clear up this unintended transformation and the confusion surrounding guided reading. T</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">his book helps empower teachers to refine their instruction and helps</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> students become proficient readers. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Below are quotes taken from their book.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<li><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Education is littered with the remains of educational trends lost in translation. Often, the reality is that we compromise fidelity of their implementation (p.xv).</i></li>
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<li><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Educators tend to use the terms 'guided reading' and 'small-group reading' </i><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">interchangeably. Small-group reading instruction, however, is often not</i><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"> guided reading. Small- group reading instruction may also be shared reading, word work practice, read-aloud, and so forth (p.xxi).</i></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hello, hello! If you follow my other social media accounts, you may already know I'm participating in my school district's May Photo Challenge to pump up our new hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23D100pride&src=typd" target="_blank">#D100pride</a> on Twitter and Instagram. The challenge was created by my good friend, Michelle, from <a href="http://www.bigtimeliteracy.com/" target="_blank">BigTime Literacy</a>. She is a fantastic teacher and blogger in my district, so if you're looking to expand your PLN, give her a follow. You won't regret it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Day 1: Classroom/Office. I won't be posting the full 31 days of the challenge on my blog, like I will on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/litlovegal1/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Litlovegal1" target="_blank">Twitter</a> accounts, but, since many have asked to get a glimpse into my classroom, here it is! As you can see, I offer various flexible seating options for the students, as well as turn off all overhead lights in exchange for lamps. My students and I love the cozy feel it gives us when we are diving into good books and having great conversations together. They especially enjoy the trampoline in the back of the room placed under the sign: <i>Jumping for Success</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Monday!</span>Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-49214725634730323872017-04-24T05:04:00.000-05:002017-04-24T08:48:07.305-05:0050 Best Books for Ages 5-12 (via Brightly)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">A few years back, I wrote a blog <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2015/11/reading-in-wild-book-study-chapter-1.html" target="_blank">post</a> dedicated to Donalyn Miller's </span><u style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;">Reading In the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Life Long Reading Habits</u><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> In the post,</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> I composed the following paragraph:</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If we truly want to influence students to be lifelong readers, we must find the time to become wild readers ourselves. We must model the habits of wild readers and share our reading excitement and experiences with students. Most teachers ask students to read at home on a daily basis, but don't read themselves, or share their own excitement about books with students. If you have excuses for why you don't read, so will students. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The point being, w</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">e must *practice what we preach* to our students.</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It makes sense, right? Being a wild reader means you <i>make time </i>for reading because it's a source of pleasure. As a Reading Specialist, sharing my fondness of reading with my students is a must. If you've read either of Miller's books in the image below, you're familiar with what Miller calls *<i>reading in the edges of your day*.</i> It's taking advantage of small moments in your day to read. These are the moments I crave knowing I rarely get large blocks of time for reading. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">No matter the obligations, reading minutes can be found throughout the day, </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">only</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> if you are dedicated to finding time. So that's what I do. That way, I have lots of books to recommend to or discuss with students!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here is a simple but effective idea you can start implementing in your classroom straightaway. Share what you are reading with your students. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Easy enough, right? </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Talk about the reasons you chose a particular book, parts you enjoyed or things you noticed. To do this, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I've attached a sign in the entryway of my classroom </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">with an image of a book next to the words, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>What is Mrs. Noffsinger reading?</b></span></span></i> This helps to </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">spark conversations about what I'm reading, in hopes students will share what they are reading or interested in reading. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As a result of my book addiction, consistently having new titles in hand to share with the kids is commonplace. I score great deals via Amazon Prime and while hunting for titles at book fairs, garage sales and thrift stores. Of course, there's always the library where everything is FREE. Making sure to have the actual copy of the book on hand is essential, so students see it's not just an image being placed on the sign. It's a book that's actually being read <i>AND</i> enjoyed! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">It's also of value to vary the books being placed on the sign. Similar to a *book tasting*, I want students to have opportunities to view new titles, hear about them, as well as read some of them. I have a wide range of readers, so s</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ometimes I share a picture book, while other times novels. The novels range from elementary level all the way to adult level. I also make sure to read a variety of genres, just as students should. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Not all of the books on the sign are for students because that's not <i>my</i> reading life, which I'm trying to convey. I doubt my students would want to read <u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/08/my-favorite-quotes-from-whos-doing-work.html" target="_blank">Who's Doing the Work?</a></u> by Burkins and Yaris, but I loved it. This idea possesses other disguised motives, as you can see. Nonetheless, my child-appropriate books can be checked out to the kids when requested. Bonus Tip: </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Encourage <i>any</i> and <i>all</i> self-motivated reading behaviors! Below are a few examples of books I've placed on the doorway.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">If you already follow me, you are aware I'm a Reading Specialist working with struggling readers, mostly in the younger grades. Many times, the lack of a solid sight word bank is what prevents my students from reading fluently. Of course, there are other factors, but practicing sight words is tremendously helpful. </span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The gist of this idea is that students are assessed on their sight words, then given daily practice of three to six words they struggle with by using *entry codes*. Students must tap and accurately read the words in any order on their entry codes before they are allowed to enter the room. (Support is allowed, when needed!) Once the students master the sight words on the entry codes and in their reading, the codes are updated to a new list. I've even had students master all of their sight words, so their entry "requirement" is to give me a fist bump for a job well done. It's a simple way to strengthen their sight word foundation. </span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I realize this idea may be a tad overwhelming for a classroom teacher of 28 students, since I mostly pull groups of 3-5 students at a time. Yes, having so few students reading their words before entry to the classroom is definitely more manageable. However, if you are a classroom teacher, an idea is to switch up the name of these codes (Starter Codes?) and place them on a table top flip chart. When pulling small groups of students, have them read the words before starting their rereading of familiar texts. If you are a Kindergarten teacher, entry codes of letter naming and sounds are also an option. Just some thoughts. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Since I began implementing this idea back in October, I've altered the format of the codes. At first, I had a full sheet of paper with 6 sight words on a themed-image for each month. For example, I've used clipart images of pumpkins, turkeys, pine trees, snowballs, hearts, shamrocks and now bunnies. I have since downsized the codes to a half sheet of paper, as well as added the students' faces using fun FREE apps that go along with either the holiday or season. You'll see the progression of the entry codes in the images below. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I am fortunate enough to be in a school district that has purchased Foutnas' and Pinnell's Leveled Literacy Intervention Kits for Reading Specialists to use with RtI students. Are you familiar with these literacy resources? The kits are amazing and certainly engage my readers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I have access to all of the kits ranging from Orange (Kindergarten) through Purple (5th grade), but mostly work with the Green and Blue kits geared toward 1st and 2nd graders. These kits have some lovable characters we get to revisit </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">over and over again through new adventures, since the books are part of a series. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The students enjoy reading about Moosling, The Fun Club, and, of course, our favorite, Meli the West Highland Terrier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, if you are on Twitter, there is a new hashtag-#FPAskMeli- moderated by Fountas' and Pinnell's Twitter account where students can brainstorm questions for Irene Fountas' dog, Meli. Meli is <i>actually</i> her dog and, from what I've heard, Meli's owner "Ron" is Irene's hubby! Fun trivia facts, eh? Well, after learning about this hashtag, I had a group of 2nd grade girls brainstorm questions they wanted to ask Meli. These girls "Awwww!" every time I pull out another book with Meli as the headliner, so I figured they'd be the perfect group to test out the hashtag.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After pulling out the familiar Meli books, the students revisited the texts thinking about questions they have for Meli. The questions were recorded on TodaysMeet, which allowed me access to their questions as they were typing them. While they were brainstorming, I was writing them on chart paper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Once the questions were added to the chart, we tweeted out the image below. Every...single...day the girls asked if Meli responded. It took a bit of waiting, but when Meli responded, the girls' faces were priceless! Well worth the wait, for sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">The chart paper of questions, a picture of the girls and the tweeted responses from Meli hang on my classroom door for now. The girls pat Meli each time they enter my room. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This post is dedicated to one of my </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">very talented and dedicated teacher friends, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/kellymoran234" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Kelly</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">, who is also a motivating workout partner, as well as </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">a few of my awesomely accomplished #PLN pals on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/litlovegal1/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: Sarah from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/snippetsbysarah/" target="_blank">Snippets by Sarah</a>, Lori from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/conversationsinliteracy/" target="_blank">Conversations in Literacy</a> and Christiana from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lasting_literacy/" target="_blank">Lasting Literacy</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">They inquired about the use of the QR code in the picture above, and instead of explaining it on Instagram, I decided I'd write a little "tech post", since it's been a while. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">In this post, I will share some information to help you create a TodaysMeet chat room, in addition to a Padlet wall. Both of these platforms are wonderful backchannels to hold students accountable and to capture their thinking! I will then go on to explain how students can access these online platforms without an account, login or password. In this case, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I truly believe these online platforms are quite easier used than explained, but let's see how I do. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">To keep my students interested, engaged and accountable when responding to reading inside or outside of my RtI intervention room, I have them use a combination of tools: QR code scanner apps, such as </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id388175979?mt=8" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">QR Reader and Scanner</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> or </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-nigma-qr-code-data-matrix/id388923203?mt=8" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">i-nigma Barcode Reader</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">, QR codes</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> from <a href="http://qrstuff.com/">qrstuff.com</a>, <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://todaysmeet.com/home" target="_blank">TodaysMeet</a> and </span></span><a href="https://padlet.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Padlet</a><span style="font-size: large;">, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">all which are FREE. That's the best part, for sure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I am blessed to work in a school district implementing 1:1 iPad technology. All students have access to their own iPad, and s</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">ince my intervention time is so brief with the students, these tools</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> can be used from their classroom, home, or even the library, as long as they have their book, a QR code and an iPad or other device loaded with a scanner app. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Let's get underway. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Since YouTube is my go-to resource for all <i>how-to</i> tutorials, I used this link </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xmeTl3ibAA" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> to learn how to set up my chat room, so please take a moment to do the same before continuing. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Multiple temporary chat rooms can be created and sorted, depending on your needs. Your chat rooms have an expiration</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> date extending anywhere from one hour to one year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Once my students are in the chat room, I have them enter their initials in the <i>Nickname</i> area, hit <i>Join</i>, type their responses to my posed question(s) into the blue box and then hit <i>Say</i>. When the students strike the <i>Say</i> button, others in the group can view their peers' responses, similar to a working document in Google.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Student comments and responses can only be 140 characters, just like Twitter, however, they can respond multiple times. This allows students to extend on their thoughts, read and respond to others' comments, as well as pose their own questions they may have. It's a great way to get kids engaged in conversations </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">with peers </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">about their reading. Since responses are typed, there are no interruptions from others around them. This is definitely a pro, especially in a classroom with 28+ students</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">. Having typed responses also gives a </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">voice</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> to shy students who my be hesitant to amplify their voice in an oral classroom discussion. Empowering, right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">An example of a few responses from a 3rd grade group is below. Keep in mind, we are an intervention group, so student responses and ideas are always under construction, but ever evolving. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Moving on to Padlet. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Once again, I self-educate on YouTube, so click </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCi6p6v79Bg" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">for the teacher tutorial video that helped me create my own walls. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Padlet is just as simple to set up as TodaysMeet and permits you to create unlimited walls, just as TodaysMeet enables you to create as many chat rooms as you wish. You have the ability to customize each wall with different backgrounds, in addition to wall names and descriptions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">As a last step, I print out the codes, sticky tack them to my classroom walls in different areas, as well as send them home in the students' </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Take-Home</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> book bags.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> They use their iPad or other device to pull up a scanner app, such as </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id388175979?mt=8" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">QR Reader and Scanner</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> or </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-nigma-qr-code-data-matrix/id388923203?mt=8" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">i-Nigma Barcode Reader</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">, to scan the code to access the chat room or wall.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I'm back to share more from Connie Hamilton's and Starr Sackstein's amazing book, <b><i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Homework-Strategies-Learning-Classroom/dp/0986104973/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483548409&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+homework" target="_blank">Hacking Homework: 10 Strategies That Inspire Learning Outside of the Classroom</a></i></b>. This post is dedicated to Hacks 5-10, as well as the Conclusion. If you missed my previous post from the first part of the book and are interested in reading it, please click <a href="http://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/12/hacking-homework-favorite-quotes-tips.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Before I begin, below are a few tweets and articles from the authors regarding homework. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Play, though extremely valuable for a student's learning progression, isn't considered "real work" that can substitute for content that needs to be covered (p.86).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Play can encompass a range of activities; not just games or outdoor sports, but all structured and unstructured activities that students choose to do on their own time, such as reading, music, or painting (p.86).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Throw out worksheets (p.87). </i><span style="color: red;"><b>(This one is my all-time favorite!!)</b></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>...ask students to tinker with writing, an art project, or a science lab for one period and then ask them to reflect on what skills were being used (p.88).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>... there are many standards that can be taught through different forms of play (p.91).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Because school has gotten much more serious even for younger students, play is essential to helping connect learning to life in a meaningful and enjoyable way. These connections are what will make lifelong learners out of our kids (p.93).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>We have to stop avoiding the digital shift and start embracing technology, as it is vital to how today's students learn in school, but even more so at home (p.111-112).</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">After reading the quotes, tweets and articles above, do you believe it's time to start </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HackingHomework&src=typd" target="_blank">#HackingHomework</a>? As I mentioned in my previous post, anyone who assigns students homework must read this book. It certainly provides valuable insight on what truly matters when trying to extend students' learning outside of the classroom. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Ponder the tweet below. <b><i>I</i></b> certainly think it's time for a change. ;)</span></div>
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Colleen Noffsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920778030360224948.post-89996626460342272152016-12-14T06:34:00.000-06:002017-01-05T18:03:22.989-06:00Hacking Homework: Favorite Quotes, Tips, Advice from the Introduction & Hacks 1-4<span style="font-size: large;">Are you familiar with the Hack Learning Series of professional development books? Back in March of last year, I participated in the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23D100bloggerPD&src=typd" target="_blank">#D100bloggerPD</a> Crew's <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/03/d100bloggerpd-crews-book-study-on.html" target="_blank">book study</a> dedicated to Mark Barnes' and Jennifer Gonzalez's book <u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Education-Quick-School-Learning/dp/0986104906/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481722040&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+education" target="_blank">Hacking Education</a></u> and then, more recently, another <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2016/10/d100bloggerpds-book-study-on-hacking_25.html" target="_blank">book study</a> dedicated to Michael Fisher's <u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Common-Core-Strategies-Standardized/dp/0986104922/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481722059&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+the+common+core" target="_blank">Hacking the Common Core</a></u>. Both books were amazingly helpful in navigating what teachers are faced with in the classroom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Currently, I am part a Voxer group created by my </span><span style="font-size: large;">colleague Leah O'Donnell from </span><a href="http://responsiveliteracy.blogspot.com/2016/11/hacking-homework-hack-2.html" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Responsive Literacy</a><span style="font-size: large;">. She and I are co-leading the discussion on<span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">Connie Hamilton's and Starr Sackstein's book, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Homework-Strategies-Learning-Classroom/dp/0986104973/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481678027&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+homework" style="font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Hacking Homework: 10 Strategies That Inspire Learning Outside the Classroom</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Anyone who assigns students homework must read this book. It certainly provides other perspectives and valuable insight on homework and what truly matters when trying to extend students' learning outside of the classroom. If you're interested in joining the Voxer group, click <a href="https://web.voxer.com/chats/1478108899648_0912426226_4ffe955e?utm_content=buffer079dc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer" target="_blank">HERE</a> to request access from Leah. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Below are a few of my favorite quotes, tips and/or advice found on Twitter, within the Voxer group, as well as throughout the first half of </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Homework-Strategies-Learning-Classroom/dp/0986104973/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1481678027&sr=1-1&keywords=hacking+homework" style="font-size: x-large; font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Hacking Homework</a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be honest. When I was a classroom teacher just over 8 years ago, I was guilty of assigning homework <i>just because</i> it was part of the supplemental material packs in the basal and math programs at the time. The work sent home wasn't always meaningful and it certainly wasn't differentiated. That was the norm back then for many educators. The assigned homework was pretty much geared toward those students who were considered on grade level. A lot has changed over the years, especially in terms of differentiation, peer collaboration, flexible seating, technology use in the classroom, and now homework as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nowadays, as a Reading Specialist, mother and educator who has grown a tremendous amount professionally over the past 21 years of my career, I can genuinely say I now know better. Since I know better, I do better. My journey in becoming a more impactful teacher will never cease because I have a passion and inner-drive to use research-based best practices. I'm hoping this post will guide you in reconsidering what is best practice for homework assignments. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Of course we want students to be able to manage their time, meet deadlines, do quality work, and take ownership of their learning, but simply doling out assignments doesn't achieve these goals (p.37).</i></span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>In order to effectively tackle poor habits, we should provide direct instruction and models of best behavior, teaching students how to keep track of deadlines and class materials; how to manage time efficiently; and how to be accountable for their work (p.39).</i></span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>...let's look for opportunities to introduce and strengthen organizational and accountability skills, expanding beyond the traditional approach of assigning homework (p.40).</i></span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>If you find yourself saying, "I shouldn't have to teach my students to _____; they should know how to do it by now," that's a good indicator that you do have to teach or re-teach expected behaviors (p.45).</i></span> </li>
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<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>...organization is a precursor to the ability to hold oneself accountable and act responsibly (p.54).</i></span></li>
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b>Hack 3: Cultivate Rapport- Establish Positive Relationships to Motivate Learning</b></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>When learning is viewed as "work" and students are expected to do it to avoid negative consequences, the message about learning becomes twisted (p.56).</i></span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Teachers who connect with students are more likely to get quality work from them. Authentic conversations about progress and growth occur when there is a trusting relationship (p.56).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Stop praising students for their intelligence. Compliments like "You're a genius" suggest students either have the ability or they don't. These comments do not promote hard work or desire to become intentionally thoughtful about learning (p.58).</i></span> </li>
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<li> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>There is a missed opportunity if we don't find some time to guarantee that all students have reflection time on their academic progress (p.61).</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>It's not always an expensive speaker or new curriculum that helps students see the value in learning, including learning at home (p.69).</i></span> </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hack 4: Customize to Meet Student Needs- Be Flexible With Assignments and Timelines</span></span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Delaying out-of-class assignments that require application of a new skill- until there is a high level of certainty that students have sufficient foundation to execute the task- makes students' time more productive (p.73).</i></span> </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have these quotes sparked any new thinking towards homework? I'll be back for <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2017/01/hacking-homework-part-2-favorite-quotes.html" target="_blank">another post</a> to share additional favorites from <a href="https://literacylovinggals.blogspot.com/2017/01/hacking-homework-part-2-favorite-quotes.html" target="_blank">Hacks 5-10</a>. Check back at some point, if you found this post helpful in some way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you on Twitter? If so, join the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23D100chat&src=typd" target="_blank">#D100chat</a> on Hacking Homework coming up next week. It's a chance to change your views on homework. Co-authors Connie Hamilton and Starr Sackstein will be joining us, too! Make sure to also check out the hashtags <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HackingHomework&src=typd" target="_blank">#HackingHomework</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23HackLearning&src=tyah" target="_blank">#HackLearning</a> on Twitter for little tidbits of useful tips that can alter the way you view happenings in Education.</span><br />
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