Jan 25 Class 2 Gen Session WS: Padlet 1a on Reflections on Reading by MOE CPDD GEB-EL https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e From our experience in our pre-task and our breakout room discussion, what have we learnt about reading a text? en-us 2025-01-20 08:35:11 UTC 2025-01-22 08:07:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/987206369/a42046435eb7eea457e1483a3e200a08/RCLogo.webp Loshini https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299935142 Our prior experiences and understanding affects our reading and interpretation of a text.

]]> 2025-01-22 07:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299935142 https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936241 We interpreted it similarly (about war and its effects) and that it had tones underscoring melancholy, regret/pity, helplessness/hopelessness, loss

]]> 2025-01-22 07:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936241 Ai Leng https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936418 Listening to others helps to clarify some questions

]]> 2025-01-22 07:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936418 Wei Ling Grp 1 https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936536 Our interpretations develop further/more in depth with every reading. Prior knowledge helps us to relate the poem to the Vietnam war/WW2 -horrors of war. Thinking of perspectives and the voices behind the poem also helps us question ourselves and our interpretations.



]]> 2025-01-22 07:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936536 Xinyi https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936787 Reading/ understanding / interpreting a text is a process. For a start, we would need to read, make meaning and make links to prior knowledge to fully understand what the text is about. Moreover, discussion and articulating / bouncing thoughts off peers help in having a more comprehensive / in-depth understanding of the text.

]]> 2025-01-22 07:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299936787 https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937031

  • turn-taking

  • building on responses

  • seeking clarifications


    • ]]>     2025-01-22 07:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937031     Santi Lin https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937262 Taking a non-linear, whole-part-whole approach to making sense of the structure would be necessary to see the link between the question and answers.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937262     Addina https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937425 We noticed different details about the text to help us in our interpretations - where some of us took note of the structure while others focused on the words.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937425     Yi Xiu (Grp 6) https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937550 I realise that we all have different interpretations and parts we focus on when reading a text the first time. However, as we did further readings of the text, one thing in common is that the text became clearer to us.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937550     rajinder https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937561 everyone brings their unique perspective to it which can lead to stark differences in interpretation or reveal a shared understanding after discussing our views.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299937561     rajinder https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938043 perspective taking/sharing

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938043     Subhadra https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938254 We engage in active reading by making predictions, asking questions, and drawing inferences. A single text can be interpreted in many ways, depending on the reader’s perspective, context, and purpose.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938254     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938449 The 3 readings allowed us to delve deeper into the poem each time, taking in the details we might have missed out earlier; group discussion also lets us share views and corroborate understanding and hear views from others

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938449     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938492

  • prior knowledge / experience

  • patterns / literary devices

  • sense make


    • ]]>     2025-01-22 07:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938492     Deborah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938567 Each of us had different ways of reading the texts - some were curious about the numbers / some were deciphering the tone and meaning.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938567     Xenia https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938594 The poem used figurative language, leaving room for multiple interpretations. Also, personal experiences shape how one may relate to the imagery and emotions conveyed in the poem.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938594     Wei Ling https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938880

  • Turn taking

  • A safe environment where all inputs are valued

    • ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299938880     Xinyi https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939354 I think we need to break it down a little more for students, and guide them round by round on what we are expecting them to be able to do. Afterall, they are not adult learners.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939354     Crystal https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939365 After discussion, I realised that everyone processes the text differently. It was very refreshing to see various perspectives and interpretations of the text. Some are more structured, while others see the bigger picture.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939365     Serene https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939657 We built on one another’s interpretations to make more meaning of the poem.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939657     Santi Lin https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939686 We look for key themes, words that we have the most background knowledge about and from there, use those ideas as platforms to draw inferences about what we find ambiguous or unfamiliar.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939686     Yi Xiu (Grp 6) https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939807 An individual - group - individual approach


    Individual reading to have a first sensing of the text - Group discussion to talk about the text/gain new insights from others - Individual reading again to further deepen understanding or make new/enhanced meaning of the text.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939807     Xenia https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939848 Turn taking and group discussion

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939848     Loshini https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939905 Repeated reading allows for deeper and broader exploration of the text

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299939905     Deborah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940051 Understanding differing POVs

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940051     Farah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940231 We each interpreted the poem differently which could be attributed to our different personal experiences and preferences. There were also some commonalities in our interpretations such as having similar ideas about the theme and tone of the poem.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940231     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940290 Facilitate the reading - do not give them the task of doing all 3 readings at a go. :)

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940290     Ai Leng https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940547 Asking questions and reflections

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940547     Wei Ling https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940571 Choice of reading material

    To select content which students can relate to.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940571     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940593

  • allow students to ask questions / seek clarifications

  • have students make connection, text-to-text, text-to-self, text-to-world

    • ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940593     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940667 getting them to work in groups on open-ended questions and providing sufficient /appropriate prompts to guide them

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940667     Serene https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940672 Taking turns helps!

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940672     Santi Lin https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940794 Source for rich text types that provide the students the adequate level of challenge

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940794     Addina https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940795 Firstly, reading it multiple times and annotating it helped - there were questions I had that were answered just from the second and third annotations.


    Hearing from others sharing their perspectives also helps me in developing the understanding of the reading where they shared things that I may have missed.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940795     Subhadra https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940981 Previewing the text and using our prior knowledge to help understand it better, annotation, asking questions and discussing with others

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299940981     Noorkiah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299941919 Talking about the poem in smaller groups was helpful, as sharing and hearing others’ ideas confirmed my thoughts and introduced new perspectives.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299941919     Kim Ling https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299941962 Each of us had diverse viewpoints and that provided a more well-rounded interpretation of a text, making it easier to identify themes, hidden meanings and connections that might not be obvious when reading independently.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299941962     Serene https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942024 Having a text that is “open”

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942024     Subhadra https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942251 Expose students to a variety of texts. Allow students more opportunities to discuss in a safe and condusive environment.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942251     Clara https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942520 Designated time of 1 minute with no interruptions allow the articulation of thoughts. Creates a safe space to share with no judgement.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942520     Addina https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942548 I think we would need to provide them with prompts to help them kickstart their discussions.


    We would also need to teach students the skills of how to agree to disagree to further enrich their discussions.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:17:28 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299942548     Farah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299943211

  • 3 rounds of reading

  • listening to other's perspective and building on your own perspective

  • asking questions

    • ]]>     2025-01-22 07:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299943211     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299944531 Background needs to be provided for students to enable them to contribute eg: students may or may not know a lot about war


    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299944531     Ling Er https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299944881 Reading is a multifaceted process that involves the interplay of two key approaches: top-down and bottom-up processing. We must not only decode and comprehend individual words but also make connections between the text and its broader context, drawing upon their prior knowledge and experiences to construct meaning.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299944881     Ling Er https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299949042 Sharing our perspectives through turn-taking discussions enhances our reading experience. By hearing diverse viewpoints, we gain new insights and our understanding deepens as we discover aspects of the text that may have gone unnoticed initially.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299949042     Ling Er https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299959272 To facilitate an engaging and effective reading experience, select age-appropriate texts for my students. During the reading process, I need to guide them to explore various aspects of the texts through a multi-layered approach:

    1. 1st Reading - focus on vocab, identifying interesting troubling or challenging sections.

    2. 2nd Reading - Students examine the text's message, considering what resonates with them or sparks disagreement.

    3. 3rd Reading - Students pose questions, share observations and express their emotions as readers, deepening their understanding and connection with the text.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299959272     Farah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299959761 Need to have a consistent structure that the students can follow so it becomes habit

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299959761     Yi Xiu (Grp 6) https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299960375 An appropriate text (perhaps texts that are more relatable for the younger ones or ones that are in their interest) + One that is rich enough

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299960375     Farah https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299961059 Explicitly teach my students how to have a discussion e.g. the etiquette of a discussion, talk moves, how to politely agree / disagree, turn taking

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299961059     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299963453 Teacher to start this practice in class and make it a routine. (Li-Hwang)

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299963453     Source for reading passages that are related to the stellar units to build confidence & give all students the opportunity to share experiences & responses. (Li-Hwang) https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299969624 2025-01-22 07:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299969624 https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299993377 They need to be avid readers of literary works.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 07:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299993377     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299996896 select age appropriate materials, ensure safe environment for sharing of perspectives, put in structures to enable students to voice their ideas

    ]]>     2025-01-22 08:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3299996896     https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3300000135 microlab protocol enabled the group to take turns to share - active listening takes place and we are able to build on each other's ideas.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 08:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3300000135     Penny https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3300003743 Reading is a progressive process where understanding deepens with repeated engagement. Initial readings often focus on surface details or emotional impressions, while subsequent readings uncover deeper meanings, connections, and themes.

    ]]>     2025-01-22 08:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/moegebr/gtyk5kh5zqokvk3e/wish/3300003743