Units of Study Reflections by Melissa Kurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir Successes, Concerns, Questions en-us 2020-10-09 17:51:50 UTC 2020-10-12 18:07:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Read Alouds melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821383608 Loved Home of the Brave and it tied in well with the standards.]]> 2020-10-12 12:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821383608 Explicit Instruction on Standards melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821384420 Kids need this, and I don't feel like they are getting this with UoS.]]> 2020-10-12 12:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821384420 Sequence of Lessons melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821386710 The pace is fast and it seems like the lessons don't provide time for students to build on the topic of the lesson and engage in the research.]]> 2020-10-12 12:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821386710 It was a choppy start melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821389667 Not sure they got much out of it.]]> 2020-10-12 12:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821389667 Requires conversation melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821390354 I'm not sure my kids have the vocabulary to engage in that kind of conversation.]]> 2020-10-12 12:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821390354 Home of the Brave joycebutler https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821474311 Students were able to connect everyday life with story as well as compare and contrast with Shades of Gray.]]> 2020-10-12 12:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821474311 Theme joycebutler https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821475749 As much as we talked about theme throughout this lesson, I feel like some kids just did not get it on the assessment. Rather shocked actually.]]> 2020-10-12 12:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821475749 Cannot do this as well virtually joycebutler https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821477895 We did the best we could with the parameters set as they were. The conversations were more whole class and less partner work. It was a bit fast paced for virtual as well.]]> 2020-10-12 12:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821477895 Fitting it all in melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821500534 2020-10-12 13:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821500534 Making the activities digital is hard melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821500914 2020-10-12 13:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821500914 Building stamina melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821505036 We're up to 4 minutes!]]> 2020-10-12 13:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821505036 Concerns: jessicanewsome https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821676121 It doesn't always feel like the lessons are explicitly covering the standards. Some lessons are hard to see a connection to our standard.]]> 2020-10-12 14:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821676121 Stone Fox was not a great way to start with third grade. The content was heavy. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821678034 2020-10-12 14:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821678034 Collaboration jessicanewsome https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821679750 We have great teammates who helped map out lessons for our team! ]]> 2020-10-12 14:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821679750 Stone Fox was not a great book to begin the year with for this age of students. It is hard to condense this info and teach it virtually. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821680252 2020-10-12 14:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821680252 https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821681759 Planning done well with reading team]]> 2020-10-12 14:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821681759 The lessons are engaging and connect to the real-world context. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821683100 2020-10-12 14:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821683100 Completed read aloud https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821868084 Worked well as a team to determine what we were missing & still needed to teach]]> 2020-10-12 15:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821868084 Concerns https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821872306 Length of time of lessons, vocabulary utilized, and assumption of prior knowledge]]> 2020-10-12 15:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821872306 Read Aloud https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821874819 The students enjoyed The Tiger Rising. We were able to use the book to discuss characterization and for inferencing. ]]> 2020-10-12 15:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821874819 Book https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821877305 Will we get a copy of the Weather book?]]> 2020-10-12 15:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821877305 Concerns https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821878216 The lessons jump around a lot and students have a hard time connecting concepts due to this. Students need more direct/explicit instruction to cover skills. Way over students' level. I'm not sure my students are benefitting from this.]]> 2020-10-12 15:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821878216 https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821886828 Pacing- very fast pace and students are not understanding concepts. How do we still cover concepts well while covering these lesson?]]> 2020-10-12 15:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/821886828 My students have loved taking control over their own learning goals in reading. They appreciate the modeling of "bad habits" and the explicit showing of what to do instead when they notice themselves using a bad habit. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822280084 2020-10-12 17:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822280084 Planned out in detail melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822280521 It is very visually engaging and easy to follow]]> 2020-10-12 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822280521 It gives you examples to use with your students. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822281440 2020-10-12 17:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822281440 Supply Lists typed out melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822282297 2020-10-12 17:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822282297 Easy to follow lessons. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822282907 2020-10-12 17:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822282907 Concerns https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822284776 2020-10-12 17:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822284776 Time melissakurtz https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822287805 Hard to get to it everyday. I want to be able split up the pacing to allow for more in-depth support of the teaching points.]]> 2020-10-12 17:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822287805 Pacing might need to be slowed some. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822288367 2020-10-12 17:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822288367 Easy planning due to already being done! https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822480508 2020-10-12 18:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822480508 Building Stamina! https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822481470 We are up to 10 minutes!]]> 2020-10-12 18:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822481470 Timing - there is just not enough time. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822481921 2020-10-12 18:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822481921 Students like the anchor chart posters. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822482037 2020-10-12 18:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822482037 Can we incorporate it into guided reading groups? https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822482637 2020-10-12 18:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822482637 Read Aloud https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822482657 Students enjoyed the story and planned out.]]> 2020-10-12 18:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822482657 time https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822483718 2020-10-12 18:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822483718 I feel like most of it is very similar to what I normally teach. It just feels a little more controlled. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822483792 2020-10-12 18:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822483792 Students enjoy using sticky notes for reading. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822484304 2020-10-12 18:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822484304 Pacing and time. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822486223 2020-10-12 18:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822486223 Not a lot of time for go back and review over and over again. https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822486356 2020-10-12 18:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/melissakurtz/o6op6va4zd417kir/wish/822486356