https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz This padlet is a lot of different literacy strategies that I have gained throughout reading the book. en-us 2016-10-23 20:15:16 UTC 2025-11-30 15:03:43 UTC hello@padlet.com eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132564523 Description: This is a way for student's to activate your prior knowledge so that you interact more fully with what is being learned.

Advantages: this is a good way for students to make connections with prior knowledge. There is no right or wrong answers so students feel confident in their answers.

Disadvantages: Some kids might get frustrated with it if they don't know the answers. It may discourage them or make them feel unable to succeed in the next unit of learning.

Scaffolding for ELL: with an ELL student I would make the anticipatory guide in their native language because if they don't understand how to read it then they really will be frustrated  with new knowledge. I would also provide picture responses for agree and disagree. For example, with agree it's a thumbs up and for disagree it could be a thumbs down picture.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/What-Do-I-Know-About-Space-Anticipation-Guide-Freebie-194433


]]> 2016-10-23 20:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132564523 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132566394 Description: uses pictures with words to map out an idea or concept. The idea is similar if not the same as a web which has a main topic in the center and branches out to topics about that topic.

Advantages: this allows the teacher to introduce the topic and have the students brainstorm what is most important to them. It's really beneficial for introducing concrete concepts.

Disadvantages: Some students have a hard time with not adding a lot of detail. Also, it's difficult to direct a certain path of learning with the students when it is mostly student led.

Scaffolding for ELL: For an ELL student, a pictorial map would really be beneficial because the student can use mainly pictures to map out a concept. Also,  for the student to feel supported I may have them work in a group for using the strategy the first couple of times until I know they have mastered the idea of it.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/star/

]]> 2016-10-23 20:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132566394 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132567854 Description: This strategy uses a web to  compare words that fall into a specific category. For example, the book uses boats as an overall concept but then explains a canoe, rowboat, motorboat and so on.

Advantages: this is an opportunity for students to compare the differences between the same concept. This also is very beneficial for visual learners. This would be a good strategy for group learning or as a class.

Disadvantages: A disadvantage of this technique would be that the teachers really have to explain this strategy and therefore would have to work up to being independent with this activity.

Scaffolding for ELL: For an ELL student I would make this be a group project or class project until the student is confident in the strategy. I would also use pictures for the things that are being compared with each other so the student doesn't get confused.

http://interactive-notebooks.wikispaces.com/Semantic+feature+analysis ]]> 2016-10-23 21:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132567854 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132570996 Description: two or three concepts are being compared. Characteristics that are the same for all three or two topics are put into an overlapping circle.

Advantages: the class does get to compare and contrast and practice that skill. They can work with a group, class or individual when they are comfortable. This is a strategy that students can master knowing how to do it.

Disadvantages: Although Venn diagrams are popular for comparing and contrasting its better to use compare and contrast frames in order to compare a number of categories. It limits the class to only comparing two or three things. Some students maybe frustrated with how messy they can get.

Scaffolding for ELL: For an ELL student, this strategy could be modified by using a picture instead of a word to compare and contrast the concepts. I would also work with the student until they feel comfortable enough to do this task by themselves.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Venn-Diagram-Blank-FREEBIE-1862924]]> 2016-10-23 21:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132570996 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132571768 Description: This strategy helps students organize vocabulary for a story's grammar such as setting, characters, the story problem, the plot, or the resolution.

Advantages: the students can use  their predict-o-grams to think about new vocabulary and to focus on what the book is actually saying. It also provides for discussion with the teacher and with other students.

Disadvantages: This method is really only useful if the students understand the parts of the story. This strategy, depending on the grade content, may be too much to ask for.

Scaffolding for ELL: The student will first really have to master the parts of a story. Then I would sit down and work out the predict-o-gram student. To slowly scaffold the student into mastering the strategy, I may choose a book written in their native language so they are at least familiar with the text first.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Predicting-Mini-Unit-Fun-and-Engaging-Lessons-to-Help-Students-Make-Predictions-1095700]]> 2016-10-23 22:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132571768 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132606151 Description:  this is an activity where vocabulary from a story is used to activate the students schema of the words and to build onto the vocabulary.

Advantages: this is a good way to introduce a new piece of literature; it also helps them make logical connections with the story line.

Disadvantages: This method would be hard if the vocabulary words are too hard for the students to comprehend; it also may look confusing because not everyone will understand the same plot from the words given

Scaffolding for ELL: I think the best method for using this strategy for ELL students is  to present the vocab word with a picture next to it so that student's know exactly what they are trying to depict.

http://munchkinsandmoms.com/there-was-old-lady-who-swallowed-fly/

]]> 2016-10-24 05:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/132606151 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133404119 Description: putting on little skits adds interest and reality; they can be a part of a book or created by teachers or students.; a simple skit would even work

Advantages: it would really allow for the students to get involved in the learning process; students can remember the content more because they can be apart of creating the skit

Disadvantages: some students may feel less comfortable standing in front of the class like that; also it may allow some students to be distracted and therefore they will not learn the content

Scaffolding for ELL: For an ELL student, I would allow for extra time to rehearse the skit since I know that sometimes it does take extra time to really process the content and practice the line. I would also make sure the student feels the most comfortable with the lines they have been assigned.

https://www.dramanotebook.com/plays-for-kids/]]> 2016-10-26 17:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133404119 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133408328 Description: crossword puzzles are good for reinforcing vocabulary words and using previously introduced words; more effective with a theme

Advantages: this strategy is good for independent work and also for exploring the words

Disadvantages: not all learners benefit from a worksheet; some students may become bored and then distracted and disruptive

Scaffolding for ELL: For students that are ELL, it would be important to have a picture with the words and a copy of the alphabet like a chart or something along those lines. The student may need a modified worksheet as well.

http://themoffattgirls.com/may-no-prep-packets/]]> 2016-10-26 17:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133408328 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133410288 Description: this strategy is ideal for groups of related words; the students will need to work through the similarities and differences among the words to think about which categories need to be created.

Advantages: this allows for students to work cooperatively; also it allows them to really think deeply about the words of a unit

Disadvantages: some students do not learn well in groups and it may cause arguing; also if the students don't know the vocabulary words (which is typical in this strategy) they may become frustrated or give up

Scaffolding for ELL: For an ELL student, I would have the word cards have a picture on them that way the students know exactly the words that are being discussed and so they can make connections with their schema for other words.

http://missgiraffesclass.blogspot.com/2016/03/ew-ue-ui-activities.html]]> 2016-10-26 17:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133410288 eawilkinson1s https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133413332 Description: this strategy is wonderful for comparing  prefixes and suffixes; it really is a good resource for students to have while they are working on words

Advantages: this strategy is a good reference chart for students to use while learning; it can be used for prefixes and suffixes and greek and latin words

Disadvantages: some students do not do well with charts and find them overwhelming; its hard to modify a chart for different levels of learners

Scaffolding for ELL: For a student with ELL, I would have pictures of the words in the scope and sequence chart. The process would need to be really explained and practiced.

https://www.scribd.com/document/17852572/Ultimate-Phonics-Scope-and-Sequence]]> 2016-10-26 17:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eawilkinson1s/f9e5lkxfq7zz/wish/133413332