My understanding of school language by Kongji Qin https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8 Made with a bold sensibility en-us 2022-02-14 22:22:39 UTC 2022-02-16 23:57:42 UTC hello@padlet.com School Language https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325131 School language to me is like Gramercy Park. It can be viewed by anyone, but only those who have "the key" can fully access its amenities. ]]> 2022-02-14 22:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325131 https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325594 School language is driving with a driver's license. Driving may come second nature to some, but passing the tests and requirements to obtain a driver's license may be very difficult for others. The skill of driving exists outside of obtaining a license. However, success in obtaining a driver's license "legalizes" or "legitimizes" it, and may open doors for more opportunities. ]]> 2022-02-14 22:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325594 School language metaphor https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325875 A toolbox that students build with vocabulary, context/experiences, and prior knowledge ]]> 2022-02-14 22:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325875 https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325904 School language is like the NYU covid screener. If you know how to express yourself using academic language you will be able enter and be part of spaces that others will struggle in. ]]> 2022-02-14 22:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047325904 https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047326306 the language system is like a pyramid, and the school language is at the upper floor of it. The school language is built above the foundation of the contexts, common senses, and cultural backgrounds. But it’s higher than informal or oral languages, only some educated people can enter this floor.]]> 2022-02-14 22:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047326306 https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047326922 The relationship between school language and language learning is like the sun and the whole solar system.]]> 2022-02-14 22:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047326922 https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047327736 If the content is the musical movement, then the school language would be an instrument. Only the right instrument can play it out in the most beautiful way.]]> 2022-02-14 22:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047327736 ly22681_1 https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047329706 School language is like the dress code for a party.]]> 2022-02-14 22:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047329706 School language is like a communication device for nonverbal students: they really want to be good at it and use it as their voice, but if no one teaches them it can cause a lot of frustration https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047391621 2022-02-14 23:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kongjiqin1/ak2vuggqfv63vyw8/wish/2047391621