Textbook Analysis Essay Teresa Blosser EED-465 8/21/2015 1 The table of contents at the beginning of the textbook allows the students to see what they are going to be learning about in each unit. There are two or three chapters in each unit. Each of the units has a theme of people or themes and for every chapter. Each unit has a section telling you what you can learn in this unit. assessments, online textbook quiz, critical thinking page for understanding the skills they learned, chapter review with questions to answer, and standardized test practice.
Analyzing Author Style Using Students will combine three sets of kernel sentences based on the first paragraph of Britt's writing. They will then Sentence Combining: compare their sentences to Britt's. The class will discuss what sentence combining strategy or strategies they used and observe how Britt varies her sentences. Cause and Effect Writing: Students examine the causes and effects presented in a brochure called "Ozone: The Good and the Bad." They
Based on what level they are on, then move them into a group of children that are at the same level. Then, as a teacher, build upon their knowledge at their level and pace. The guide the students into learning new words on their own, this could be done by reading and practicing writing. Alternative #3: Embedded Phonics Instruction, on pages 235 and 236, is a literature-based instruction. Students learn new words based on
These assessments help support their student’s academic achievement and language proficiency. The data taken from the standardized tests is used to help determine student’s percentile score. There are also informal assessments which are combined into two distinctive types of categories: structured and unstructured. Structured consists of helping students improve in writing skills by utilizing a journal from beginning to the end of the school year. Frank Smith, (2004), argues that teachers should model collaboration for their students by participating with them in writing skills for brainstorming, composing, and editing.
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TERMS 1 & 2 - Unit 1 Outcomes Area of Study Content Summary of Learning Activities Outcome 1 Reading and Responding (Text) Text – ‘Generals Die in Bed’ - Reading journal, novel assignment / learning activities and analytical text response Outcome 2 Creating and Presenting (Writing) Students will develop their writing in response to the Context, ‘Conflict’ (chosen text, ‘The Crucible’) Students are to present a collection of pieces, in a variety of forms, along with their Statement of Intentions, responding in imaginative, persuasive and expository modes. (3 – 5 pieces) Outcome 3 Using language to persuade (Issues) Analysis of the use of written and visual language in the presentation of a point of view. Language analysis work •
A. Contextual Information for Case Study 1 1. Elements of a Learning Experience in a Unit Grade: Third Content Area: Language Arts Subject Matter: Reading and writing Time Period for the Learning Experience: Two 30-minute sessions in two consecutive days State-adopted Academic Content Standards for Students Reading: Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level Appropriate Text 2.5 Distinguish the main idea and supporting details in expository text Writing: Organization and Focus 1.1 Create a single paragraph: a. Develop a topic sentence b. Include simple supporting facts and details Learning Goals for the Learning Experience Students will be able to do the following with a focus on reading and writing: • Identify the main idea of an expository text • Identify three supporting details from the expository text • Summarize the expository text using the main idea and three supporting details in one paragraph Instructional Resources Available • Age-appropriate expository text and writing journals 2. Class Description Students are in a self-contained third grade class.
Reflect on your own communication skills as you explore the different topics in your textbook. Think about your abilities in the following areas: * General writing skills * Summarizing skills * Clearly explain a concept or process to another person * Being persuasive in presenting your ideas * Organizing thoughts/ideas * Being creative * Completing projects * Making decisions * Listening to others * Stating my own opinions without being close-minded * Taking charge or being a leader in a group Identify specific communication skills you want to improve on as you take this course. _____2. Read chapter 1, Communication Strategy, in your textbook. _____3.
Stimulate thinking. Referral to timeline History Wall in the class made by the students. Ask questions to inform journal writing. | Teacher Introduction to lesson activity.Student Handouts given.Student to read last instalment of Pioneering Pommies of 1910. P38.Ask students to come and ask questions if needed.
The objective “Analyze symbolic meaning in visual and print based texts”, was graded through an informal assessment of class discussion. It was also met in a formal assessment of evaluating the summative analysis of the students Voice Thread project, which uses a rubric based on the students’ use of visual aid, colors, expressions, and connectivity to the text. The teachers second and third objectives to, “Evaluate the analyses of their peers” and “Use new media tools to participate in digital conversations”, are tied to the same assessment of whether or not the students provided feedback to their peers that explored different perspectives and promoted questions and if they responded digitally through the website