https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc In this wall you can find 10 strategies to help students learn literacy. en-us 2019-02-28 18:57:00 UTC 2024-06-10 23:23:30 UTC hello@padlet.com dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337002147 Framed paragraphs are a pre-writing approach to help student form well-developed paragraphs. Students are asked to find information about the main idea and transitions. This then helps students develop a structure for their own paragraphs as they begin to write. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337002147 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337004194 - Students can develop a structure that they can use for their own writing. 
- Can be used for individual work or for whole class time. 
- Students learn a variety of transitional words. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337004194 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337005780 - There is more than one type of way to set up a paragraph. 
- Students need to have an understanding of main ideas of writing such as a topic sentence and transitions. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337005780 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337007301 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/framed_paragraphs]]> 2019-03-01 19:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337007301 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337007935 2019-03-01 19:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337007935 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337011447 RAFT is a writing strategy used to help students when writing an unfamiliar document. It helps students understand their role as an author as well as the format that they are writing in.  RAFT also helps students learn to write for an unfamiliar audience. RAFT stands for R(ole of the writer), A(udience), F(ormat), T(opic and strong verb). RAFT is a good tool to use in any grade or stage of writing. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337011447 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337011516 - RAFT can be used in any stage of writing. 
- Can be used to introduce a new writing format or different perspective. 
- Assists students with organization. 
- Teacher knows the outline the student is planning. Teacher can then assist student if they are starting to get off track in their writing.

]]> 2019-03-01 19:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337011516 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337012492 - Students could get stuck in one writing style and perspective. This would not be engaging for them. 
- Does not outline plot. This could get students off track. 
- Could be confusing if student do not know different types of roles or audiences. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337012492 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337015034 2019-03-01 19:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337015034 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337015889 Possible sentences is a pre- reading activity. This strategy requires a list of vocabulary words from the text. Students then use their prior knowledge to infer what the words mean and how they will be used in the text. Students create meaningful sentences using the words given. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337015889 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337016705 - Activates students prior knowledge. 
- Students are using critical thinking to infer what the words mean. 
- Students can come back to their sentences and revise them as needed. 
- Introduces concepts and ideas from the book. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337016705 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337017398 - Students who have little confidence in their vocabulary may not try in this activity. 
- Students may get frustrated if they do not know anything about any of the words.
- Teacher must provide vocabulary words from the text. ]]> 2019-03-01 19:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337017398 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337018746 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/possible_sentences]]> 2019-03-01 19:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337018746 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337018948 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/raft ]]> 2019-03-01 19:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337018948 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069233 Concept maps are used while a student is reading. They are used to deepen a students understanding of a topic. They are formed in a type of graphic organizer. Concept maps ask questions such as "what is it?" and "what is it like?" ]]> 2019-03-02 00:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069233 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069381 - Deepens student understanding of a topic.
- Helps students organize new information.
- Allows student to easily make new, meaningful, connections within a new topic. 
- Can be used with any content area. ]]> 2019-03-02 00:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069381 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069475 - Requires prior knowledge of digraphs. 
- Teacher has to model first. 
- Students may need help making connections. 
- Younger grades may have problems with paper space.

]]> 2019-03-02 00:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069475 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069646 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/concept_maps ]]> 2019-03-02 00:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069646 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069732 Exit slips are used for students to answer a question asked by the teacher. They are quick and informal assessment of student learning. They are usually done at the end of class or lesson. They can ask questions such as "write one thing you learned today" or "write what you didn't understand." ]]> 2019-03-02 00:37:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337069732 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070021 - Teach students critical thinking. 
- Assess student learning. 
- Can be used with all subjects/ lessons. 
- Allows every student to have a voice. 
- Allows teacher to hear from every student. ]]> 2019-03-02 00:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070021 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070098 - Teacher can not check every exit slip before students leave. Students may not fully answer the question and teacher won't know. 
- Teacher can not ask students to extend their answer. 
- Students may rush though the question because it is the end of class. ]]> 2019-03-02 00:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070098 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070280 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/exit_slips]]> 2019-03-02 00:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070280 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070383 An inquiry chart is used to gather information about one topic. Students use several sources to gather information. At the end of the chart students summarize information to draw conclusions about a topic. ]]> 2019-03-02 00:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070383 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070502 - Students use critical thinking and strengthen reading skills. 
- Teaches students how to generate meaningful questions. 
- Teacher can customize for different questions. 

]]> 2019-03-02 00:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070502 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070595 - Younger students may have a difficult time summarizing. 
- Students may produce the same answers from using the same sources. 
- Students may get frustrated with citing their sources correctly. 

]]> 2019-03-02 00:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070595 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070742 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/inquiry_chart]]> 2019-03-02 00:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070742 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070909 2019-03-02 00:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337070909 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071028 2019-03-02 00:58:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071028 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071257 2019-03-02 01:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071257 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071380 2019-03-02 01:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071380 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071489 Paragraph shrinking is used in a partner or small group setting. It allows students to summarize main ideas of each paragraph. Students are encouraged to discuss main ideas to further comprehension. Each student take turns reading, pausing, and summarizing main points. Paragraph shrinking was developed as part of the Peer- Assisted Learning Strategies or PALS. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071489 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071745 - Allows students to share ideas with a partner.
- All students have to participate and use critical thinking. 
- Students practice reading. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071745 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071860 - One student may take over the conversation. 
- Teacher must make sure to hear from every group. 
- Students may not use time wisely. 
- Students have to be on the same reading level as their partner. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:11:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071860 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071948 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/paragraph_shrinking ]]> 2019-03-02 01:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337071948 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072064 2019-03-02 01:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072064 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072154 First lines is a pre-reading strategy. Students read the beginning sentences from a book and make predictions about the rest of the book. As students read further they are encouraged to revisit and revise their predictions. This strategy can be used individually, with small groups, or in a whole class setting. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072154 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072337 - Helps students learn to make predictions. 
- Teach students it is okay to not always know the answer. 
- Activates engagement for the rest of the book. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072337 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072457 - Students may forget what they just read when going back to revise their predictions. 
- Can only be used if student have never read the book before. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072457 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072624 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/first_lines ]]> 2019-03-02 01:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072624 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072678 2019-03-02 01:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072678 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072718 A story map uses a graphic organizer to help student understand the elements of a story. A story map identifies characters, plot, setting, and problem and solution. Story maps call for students to read carefully to catch detail from the text. Basic story maps focus on beginning, middle, and end. More complex story maps focus on plot and character traits. Story maps can be used individually, with small groups, or in a whole class setting. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072718 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072914 - Students practice sequencing of stories which allows them to create patterns. 
- Can be modified depending on level of students. 
- Improve student comprehension. 
- Helps students make connections and organize information about text. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072914 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072997 - Students must have prior knowledge of text structure to complete. 
- Teacher must work with student on how to use a graphic organizer. 
- Students should have their own book so they can look back in the text for facts. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337072997 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073200 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/story_maps ]]> 2019-03-02 01:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073200 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073249 2019-03-02 01:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073249 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073318 Reciprocal teaching is a teaching strategy where the student becomes the teacher. Students take on a teaching role in a small group of readers. Teachers help students to learn to guide group discussions by summarizing, question generating, clarifying, and predicting. Students then lead their small groups in discussion. This is done throughout the text. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073318 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073775 - Students feel important. 
- Encourages students to use metacognition. 
- Students learn to be involved in their own reading. 
- Teaches student to ask questions during reading. ]]> 2019-03-02 01:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073775 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073915 - Students may feel superior to their peers. 
- Students may not ask critical thinking questions. 
- No record of student thinking. 
- All students on the same reading level. 
- Students could easily become off task.  ]]> 2019-03-02 01:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337073915 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337074079 http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/reciprocal_teaching]]> 2019-03-02 01:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337074079 dmartel1s https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337074196 2019-03-02 01:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dmartel1s/kjv1h8ysoovc/wish/337074196