Workshop 2 by

TPACK statement :

fcbjstctpn — 2025-09-18 18:56:04 UTC

The teacher uses Newsela to provide the students with a text on giraffes to show them vocabulary words about animals. When they are done reading, they must answer comprehension questions that the teacher prepared.

Digitial competency framework

fcbjstctpn — 2025-09-18 19:19:38 UTC

We choose the second digital competency; developing and mobilizing technological skills. Through this activity, the student is learning how to use technology, in this case, to read and answer comprehension questions online.

The activity supports this competency because the whole activity is based on a website used for reading. The student is learning how to use a new platform that they might not be used to. It also can develop their technological skills because since they aren't used to it, they would have to play around at first in order to get to know it better. Secondly, if there were a student who doesn’t understand, by explaining it and helping, it would further their comprehension of the new platform.

Student names

fcbjstctpn — 2025-09-18 19:21:00 UTC

Gloria E. Noël

Emilie Dinel

Shaniqua O’Leary

Neyvan Célicourt

Target Grade/ Age

shaniqualetiscia — 2025-09-18 19:23:39 UTC

Grade 5 (Cycle 3 Elementary)

fcbjstctpn — 2025-09-18 19:23:52 UTC

Example of the text we choose as well as the quiz provided.

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Comprehension questions

ESL Level

shaniqualetiscia — 2025-09-18 19:24:49 UTC

Intermediate

Where does the activity being done on this tool fit in

shaniqualetiscia — 2025-09-18 19:26:34 UTC

This activity aligns well with Newsela, as the platform offers leveled, authentic texts that students can read independently at their own pace. The highlighting and re-reading functions support comprehension and allow learners to engage with the text actively. Group and class discussions then build on this individual work by encouraging collaboration and oral language use. Finally, the teacher’s wrap-up ensures that students confirm their understanding with accurate information.

Description of Activity

shaniqualetiscia — 2025-09-18 19:27:42 UTC

The activity begins with a pre-task, where the teacher asks students questions about what they already know about giraffes to activate prior knowledge. The prompts will be true of false statements which they will have to answer YES or NO to :

1. Giraffes live in the wild on every continent.

2. Scientists used to believe there was only one species of giraffe.

3. The new report says there are four different giraffe species.

4. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) led the study about giraffes.

5. Masai giraffes are mainly threatened by poaching.

6. Northern giraffes live in South America.

7. Genes were one of the types of data that researchers studied to compare giraffes.

8. Northern giraffes are the most endangered giraffe species.

9. Southern giraffes have the smallest population.

10. Giraffe skull shapes are the same in all species.

Next, in the task stage, students individually read a Newsela text on giraffes, highlighting and re-reading passages to help them understand and gather information connected to the initial questions. Afterward, students work in small groups of three to share their understanding, compare answers, and fill in any missing information together. Finally, in the post-task, the whole class comes back together to review the same questions, with students responding before the teacher confirms the correct answers.

Overall progression of the lesson

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Pre-reading questions, to activate prior knowledge. Then, they individually read the text and highlight interesting or surprising facts. Learners then pair up with their elbow partner, to check the accuracy of the pre-reading statement and discuss valuable information they found. After the discussion, the teams will complete to test their comprehension. To wrap up the activity, the group will discuss the pre-reading statements and the teacher will clarify misconceptions and provide the correct answers.

Tips from Class 5 PPT

shaniqualetiscia — 2025-09-18 19:38:01 UTC

Using the tool “Newsela” engages with the tip #1 “Select materials with appropriate reading texts” by allowing the teacher to select texts matching their students' level due to the vast variety of texts and articles this tool provides. It also engages with tip #4 “Include evaluation of comprehension and language” because it includes reading comprehension questions at the end of each article. These help students evaluate how well the students have understood the content.

Chapelle’s criteria

mygtjkwzjk — 2025-09-18 19:43:45 UTC

1. Newsela meets the Language learning potential criterion by providing a wide variety of articles at different reading levels, giving the learners the chance to work with new language material that fits their level. As a result, it helps them develop their reading, comprehension, and language skills.

Chappelles's criterea - Meaning focused

shaniqualetiscia — 2025-09-18 19:44:57 UTC

3. The highlighting and re-reading tasks direct them to extract key ideas and details that answer real-life questions. Group discussions encourage them to negotiate meaning with peers, clarifying misunderstandings and filling in missing information. The class-wide review emphasizes comprehension of content rather than formal language practice.

2. Chapelle’s learner fit criteria

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The activity fits our learners because it challenges our students while fitting their needs and interests. The pre-reading statements are short and easy to understand, it is suitable for learners with different proficiency level. This activity also supports both comprehension and language development.