What makes a text appropriate for use in your unit/course/etc? by David Nurenberg https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm en-us 2021-05-22 00:56:04 UTC 2021-09-11 18:26:35 UTC hello@padlet.com The content within the book is age appropriate and the reading level is not at frustration for most, if possibly all, students https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847612 2021-09-11 18:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847612 Deciding on a text https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847644 It must be engaging and relevant to students' lives while relating to state standards. Representation of diverse identities is a must, students deserve to see themselves in the books they read]]> 2021-09-11 18:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847644 Variety of voices (protagonists and/or authors) across the range of material covered in a course https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847658 2021-09-11 18:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847658 Accessibility https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847672 The text needs to be one that our students will be able to understand and comprehend]]> 2021-09-11 18:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847672 Personally passionate about the book, and for students as well https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847697 2021-09-11 18:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847697 gferreir https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847744 Applicability to students' lives ]]> 2021-09-11 18:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847744 author and writing style https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847748 accessibility of story and plot and writing

]]> 2021-09-11 18:23:06 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847748 You have read and studied the book, prior knowledge tiffmcdonnell88 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847883 2021-09-11 18:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732847883 Windows and Mirrors thudson31 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848345 I choose texts that can serve as windows and/or mirrors for the lived experiences of my students. Additionally, I choose books that mirror writing assignments. Ex: if we're doing unit based on creative writing, I would chose a book with beautiful, descriptive prose. 

]]> 2021-09-11 18:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848345 relatability - could the students picture themselves as any of the characters in the novel? https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848387 2021-09-11 18:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848387 "Quality" https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848391 The text should be of high standards/merit. Awards can be a guide but should not be a requirement.]]> 2021-09-11 18:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848391 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848527 I would choose books based on all of these aspects: themes, age/grade appropriate, engaging, enjoyable, teachable, diverse, widow/mirror]]> 2021-09-11 18:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848527 Themes are relevant to student's goals and aspirations https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848562 2021-09-11 18:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848562 Contains themes that are relevant to students' lives https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848606 2021-09-11 18:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848606 Richness of the text: you have multiple opportunities to dig into language/themes/ideas throughout each reading kduggan7 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848611 2021-09-11 18:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848611 Mentor Text https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848716 The text exemplifies a skill or concept that the students are learning and so they may use it as a mentor text. The story itself should also deal with themes that are relatable in some way to the students or their identities ]]> 2021-09-11 18:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848716 tiffmcdonnell88 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848732 something that speaks to today's young culture..

]]> 2021-09-11 18:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848732 Appropriate ELA texts https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848767 Does the content help students understand a concept or learn a unique point of view. 

]]> 2021-09-11 18:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848767 gauge student interest - chat with people who work at local book stores and librarians to get a sense of highly requested titles for age range. and of course talk to young folks about their reading interests https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848886 2021-09-11 18:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848886 Compelling Characters and Narratives https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848913 That can model writing + reading skills and concepts for students effectively, and allow them to engage meaningfully with the text ]]> 2021-09-11 18:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848913 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848922 Reading level of students
Whether the themes are appropriate for their age
Whether it actually aids in teaching toward the standard(s)]]> 2021-09-11 18:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732848922 Something that is appropriate from all angles.... tiffmcdonnell88 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849028 2021-09-11 18:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849028 availability of supporting or contrasting media - photos, paintings, films, poetry https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849096 2021-09-11 18:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849096 Texts should allow for inquiry and discussion from numerous perspectives/lenses https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849116 2021-09-11 18:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849116 Response https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849455 First, a text would ideally be a text or a piece of media that the teacher is passionate about. I think of the grade level and content of the text should be considered, but also the state standards and the method in which you choose to assess the class' understanding of this text and what skill is being taught to them. Additionally, a text should offer diverse outlooks on the world and those who inhabit it especially when it represents your student body and believe that they will be as engaged and thought provoked as you were upon your initial read]]> 2021-09-11 18:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849455 Simply as... is the novel a part of the cannon? tiffmcdonnell88 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849633 2021-09-11 18:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849633 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849813 Themes that can speak to their life and introduce new philosophies]]> 2021-09-11 18:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849813 Texts that challenge our common assumptions or open students up to new perspectives https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849821 2021-09-11 18:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849821 To a certain extent, text selection will also depend on a specific class's needs https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849940 2021-09-11 18:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732849940 https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732850019 Use texts that gauge student interest, are accessible, and are relevant to their lives/experiences, but is appropriate for their age group.]]> 2021-09-11 18:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732850019 A good text is: https://padlet.com/doctornurenberg/7tzzwotb8ykbhxcm/wish/1732850211 - Readable 
- Relatable
- Accessible 

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