https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4 en-us 2023-08-23 16:25:00 UTC 2023-12-08 23:01:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1930262370/e2fef133e3edd37d317e0f9e6398287d/Facetune_22_08_2023_19_43_10.jpg domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706129271 “Oral language is the system through which we use spoken words to express knowledge, ideas, and feelings” (Audet, 2015).]]> 2023-09-15 15:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706129271 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706131259 Oral language is used in nearly every capacity of ELA instruction, though namely in communication of ideas/concepts and discussion of said ideas/concepts.]]> 2023-09-15 15:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706131259 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706226471 One major way that oral language instruction must be equitable is in ESL accommodation. While all students have to be instructed in oral language, ESL students may have more difficulty in executing or understanding certain features of oral language, and for longer periods of time than students who grew up in English-speaking households. Proper accommodations should be determined on a student-by-student basis, though general consideration of ESL students’ potential hurdles should be woven within the structure of any ELA educator’s instruction. ]]> 2023-09-15 17:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706226471 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706267333 Alrubail, R. (2016, July 7). Equity for English-language learners. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/equity-for-english-language-learners-rusul-alrubail 

Audet, L. (2019, July 30). What is oral language?. Heinemann Blog. https://blog.heinemann.com/what-is-oral-language?hs_amp=true ]]> 2023-09-15 17:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706267333 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706274589 “The ability to recognize and manipulate the spoken parts of sentences and words” (Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Introduction, 2023). ]]> 2023-09-15 18:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706274589 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706277998 Again, phonological awareness is crucial in nearly every regard, as it is embedded in reading, writing, and speaking. An example of its usage in an ELA setting would be in identifying features of language such as alliteration and consonance, syllable structure, etc. ]]> 2023-09-15 18:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706277998 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706284919 Much like with oral language, ESL students will inherently be at a disadvantage when it comes to things such as vowel pronunciation or even in identifying the syllables in a word. Students who struggle with these features must never be made to feel less intelligent and must never be viewed as such either; rather, it is the duty of the educator, no matter at what age, to assist students in their language comprehension and to ensure the standards set are attainable and reasonable. ]]> 2023-09-15 18:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706284919 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706285201 Phonological and phonemic awareness: Introduction. Reading Rockets. (n.d.). https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101/reading-101-learning-modules/course-modules/phonological-and-phonemic-awareness ]]> 2023-09-15 18:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2706285201 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2726600120 “The ability to read a text accurately, quickly, and with expression” (Reading Rocket, 2023).]]> 2023-09-29 22:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2726600120 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2726600312 As the focus of ELA is language, fluency is a very important factor. Being able to read and speak fluently is the easiest way to communicate and receive information, as it is clear and direct. For example, when reading a novel, if a student is not fluent in the language it is written in, they will most likely have difficulty interpreting direct and indirect meaning of words, phrases, etc. While fluency is important, I think it is important that it is not equated to a requirement able to be judged upon, as it does not indicate intelligence level. ]]> 2023-09-29 22:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2726600312 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2726610881 Fluency is often, incorrectly, attributed to intelligence level. This is incredibly prevalent in the education field, with both those in it (students and teachers alike) and those dictating it perpetuating this idea. Of course, it would be beneficial to every student if fluency was easily attainable, though it should not be made a requirement of students. Instead, class time should be geared towards uplifting students and their interests, while simultaneously providing them with tools and content to stimulate learning and development. Even though language arts is often referred to as “English” in America, we must consider that the subject should maintain some separation from English as a language. ]]> 2023-09-29 23:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2726610881 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2755215561 Comprehension is the concept of processing and understanding what is being communicated through text (Liou, 2021). ]]> 2023-10-19 21:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2755215561 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2755224613 Comprehension is one of the most necessary aspects of understanding a language and, therefore, literature. Ignoring the fact that even the most menial of tasks require basic comprehension to be completed, literature requires students possess comprehension skills that can correctly interpret indirect meaning. For example, metaphors require comprehension of not only the words themselves, but of their intended meaning within the context of the literary device. Further, students are unable to relate to text if they are unable to comprehend its meaning. ]]> 2023-10-19 21:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2755224613 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2755224905 Part of being an informed linguist and an effective educator is acknowledging the complex nature of practical language. The English language, and its American way of instruction, is determined largely by white westerners, but is fed to an ethnically and culturally diverse populous. Given this, it is important to understand that comprehension will always be processed in the context of individual students’ lived experiences. ]]> 2023-10-19 21:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2755224905 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2756493315 Liou, Karen. (2021). “Reading Comprehension.” San José State University Writing Center]]> 2023-10-20 16:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2756493315 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2775893138 Vocabulary is “the knowledge [of] words, including their structure, use, meanings, and links to other words” (Victoria Department of Education, 2021). ]]> 2023-11-04 02:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2775893138 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2775897044 In ELA, the term “vocabulary,” beyond its explicit definition, is often used in reference to words students are unfamiliar with, specifically. I have both learned and taught in classrooms where students have been either instructed on or asked to identify more difficult or unfamiliar words in literature they are studying from. Vocabulary will likely be considered within this context by my future students, which is important and necessary. Beyond this, students’ specific vocabulary is unique to them as an individual and would benefit from constant exposure to new words through interaction with other students, instructors, or literature.]]> 2023-11-04 02:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2775897044 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2785434082 What is considered vocabulary is usually informed by standard and average grade-level reading comprehension; however, for ELL students words that are considered commonplace or “easy” may be more notable and a source of struggle. Because of this, it is necessary to remove any bias towards what is too “easy” or a word for a certain age range. Instead, educators must assess individual students to determine their specific comprehension levels, and thusly what vocabulary will be most notable. ]]> 2023-11-11 01:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2785434082 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2794271560 Writing is the product of utilizing higher-order thinking processes in the creation of a physical manifestation of concepts, ideas, thoughts, and language (Merriam-Webster).]]> 2023-11-17 17:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2794271560 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2794488363 With language being the foundation of ELA, writing, being the physical transcription of language, is a core tenant of the field. Print, handwriting, and virtual text are all common examples of writing that students will encounter in ELA classes, as well as in life in general. Given this, writing is almost constantly encountered and interacted with in an ELA classroom. ]]> 2023-11-17 22:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2794488363 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2794489936 Writing may be one of the more difficult features of ELA for ELLs or differently-abled students by nature. With the intertwined nature of ELA as a subject and writing itself, this may be difficult to ]]> 2023-11-17 22:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2794489936 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2819178577 Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Writing definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writing ]]> 2023-12-08 22:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2819178577 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2819179115 Vocabulary. Department of Education. (n.d.). https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/literacy/speakinglistening/Pages/litfocusvocab.aspx ]]> 2023-12-08 22:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2819179115 domcouture21 https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2819180877 2023-12-08 23:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/domcouture21/6zdzydslua2g2ii4/wish/2819180877