Lit-Focus Units by Taylor Runchey https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f en-us 2023-04-05 14:22:04 UTC 2025-12-04 01:23:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Lit Focus Unit seamuspoynton81 https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545071837 Purpose: Teach reading through literature, using grade level picture books and novels]]> 2023-04-05 14:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545071837 Components seamuspoynton81 https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545080984 3 Components:
-Students will focus on reading and responding to the selected book in class
-Educator will promote mini lessons on phonics, vocab, and comprehension 
-Students will have a summative project to reinforce understanding]]> 2023-04-05 14:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545080984 Step 1: Select Featured Book taylorrunch https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545082890 - Highest quality literature 
- Interesting to students 
- Developmentally appropriate 
- May be slightly above or below students' reading levels ]]> 2023-04-05 14:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545082890 Step 2: Identify Standards michaelholderness25 https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545087050 - Standards need to align with your objectives
- Grade appropriate standards for where your students skill level is 
- Progress monitor using the standards to judge your students' learning]]> 2023-04-05 14:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545087050 Step 4: Differentiation taylorrunch https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545090339 - Read-alouds, partners, small groups, or independent read
- Choose different levels of ancillary books 
- Small groups focus on different skills within the book 
- Scaffolds to guide understanding

]]> 2023-04-05 14:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545090339 Step 5: Locate Digital Resources michaelholderness25 https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545090457 - Use digital resources to aid your students' learning
- Ask mentor teachers and/or peers for resources that have worked for them
- Using interactive digital resources can promote classroom engagement and can increase retention.]]> 2023-04-05 14:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545090457 Step 3: Planing Reading Activities seamuspoynton81 https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545091166 -Students will read the books together as a class or in small groups. 
-Throughout the reading there will be discussion breaks or different activities that allow for a show of comprehension
-Some examples may be: Cross curricular activities, entry/exit tickets, class/group discussion, worksheets, summaries, retelling, examining pictures, etc...

]]> 2023-04-05 14:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545091166 Step 6: Plan for Assessment taylorrunch https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545098162 - Daily formative assessments after minilessons 
- Projects for students to apply their learning 
~ interest-based 
~ give students choice 
~ clear expectations with room to make it their own 
~ include multiple intelligences (oral, visual, kinesthetic, artistic, musical, etc.)



]]> 2023-04-05 14:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545098162 Step 7: Timeline seamuspoynton81 https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545102713 -Timeline will vary depending on grade level and book chosen
-Know your students and prepare accordingly
-Example: 2nd Grade- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Lucille Colandro. This book should have a timeline of no longer than a week
-Example 8th Grade- The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. This book should have a timeline of 2 weeks
-Group discussions for understanding will also guide your timeline
-End with Final Project]]> 2023-04-05 14:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545102713 Checkpoint 1 taylorrunch https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545103815 Comment a book you would use as a featured selection in a grade level of your choosing. ]]> 2023-04-05 14:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545103815 Checkpoint 3 taylorrunch https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545106667 Describe a project you might have students engage in at the end of a lit-focus unit. ]]> 2023-04-05 14:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545106667 Checkpoint 2 taylorrunch https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545109966 Choose whole class, small group, or independent work and describe a reading activity you would use in that situation. ]]> 2023-04-05 14:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/hopefulwaitmotors/ofmvrr5i4s6dn24f/wish/2545109966