Newsela Workshop by Jarrod Denson https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg Use this padlet for the Personalized Learning Breakout Session en-us 2019-08-15 14:25:28 UTC 2025-12-04 04:13:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f913.png Reading with Newsela https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377212495 2019-08-26 17:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377212495 This is my Women's Persistence Text Sethttps://newsela.com/assignment/11237618/?classroom_id=4410415&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377213097 2019-08-26 17:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377213097 https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377214408 The data helps you highlight both successes and struggles of all students. You can use it to guide conversations about reading, as well as guide what you assign and what tasks you would like students to complete with those assigned readings.]]> 2019-08-26 17:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377214408 Personal Finance Text Set https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377602709 This text set could be used when introducing students to the concept of choice. Students could read an article from this text set that is of interest to them, and then annotate examples of choice, opportunity cost and trade-offs that are illustrated in the article they choose.]]> 2019-08-27 17:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377602709 Go Get Some! danisnr https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377602930 Read text and decide which has greater value in the global community. ...Made own page]]> 2019-08-27 17:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377602930 African Geography https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/377604582
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]]> 2019-09-30 14:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391379916 Third Grade--The Role of Government and Citizens https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391384752 2019-09-30 14:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391384752 Having a Mindset for Learning https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391385966 2019-09-30 15:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391385966 Halloween Stories https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391386340 2019-09-30 15:02:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391386340 Science Third Grade Text Set https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391387533 2019-09-30 15:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391387533 Water & Land eskins https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391397524 https://newsela.com/text-sets/481088]]> 2019-09-30 15:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391397524 Economics Text Set https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391397646 https://newsela.com/text-sets/447993 ]]> 2019-09-30 15:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391397646 Mindset godec https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391397846 2019-09-30 15:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391397846 Butterflies godec https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391398742 2019-09-30 15:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391398742 Endangered Animals https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391399319 2019-09-30 15:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/391399319 African Geography https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392035662 Complete the main idea and supporting details on the graphic organizer for each section. Highlight in yellow any vocabulary words you do not know.]]> 2019-10-01 17:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392035662 4th Grade Science- Landforms Text Set rcindric https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392039173 2019-10-01 17:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392039173 Helping Students Get Healthier https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392041683 Do you agree or disagree with the central idea of this article? Use text evidence to support your answer.]]> 2019-10-01 17:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392041683 Plate tectonics: Earth's continents are always moving https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392042252 2019-10-01 17:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/392042252 A billion birds lost https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/393166221 Read the article.  Highlight the data collected by the scientists in green.  Take the quiz.]]> 2019-10-03 17:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/393166221 Gala Apples are New Favorite https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/393169374 2019-10-03 17:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/393169374 Conservation All for One and One for all. https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/393175047 A science text set to help students understand environmental issues.]]> 2019-10-03 17:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/393175047 Assignment acoates7 https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400376548 Here is the link to my assignment.]]> 2019-10-21 15:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400376548 Passion Project Text Set https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400378416 https://newsela.com/text-sets/496448 I LOVE this text set as an easy way to incorporate ideas as part of Passion Projects and Genius Hour at elementary]]> 2019-10-21 15:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400378416 Original Article Assignment with PRO features https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400386636 Instructions

Reply to the annotation with the emoji that resonates with you from the highlighted text.
Add your own annotation 
Take the quiz
Answer the Write prompt using examples from the text.
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]]> 2019-10-21 15:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400388342 The binder https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400389105 The binder provides lots of opportunities for monitoring student growth and giving students choices in what they will learn.]]> 2019-10-21 15:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400389105 Passion Projects https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400389931 Essential Question:  How can I use my passion for a topic to make a difference or have an impact on my community? 
Supporting questions: 
  • What is social responsibility?
  • How can individuals make positive contributions to their community?
This text set was curated to showcase how people around the world have used their interests and passions to make a difference in the world for the betterment of others. You will read a minimum of 3 articles before you start brainstorming ideas for your personal passion project!
While reading, think about the person/group focused on in the article:
  • Identify their passion/interest and highlight it RED. 
  • Identify how they made a positive contribution to or made a difference in their community and highlight it YELLOW.
  • Share any connections or opinions as ANNOTATIONS in the margin.  
  • Complete the WRITE prompt by sharing something you feel passionate about and what your ideas are about how you could share that passion with others to make a difference.
Padlet Response:  https://padlet.com/sjones305/uzbq4lpldnst
  • After reading, respond on the Padlet using writing, video recording, or voice recording. Your response should include: 
    • 1-2 sentences about what your article was about overall.
    • At least 4-5 sentences about how the person/people in your article made a difference in their community. 
]]> 2019-10-21 15:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400389931 How the video game "Fortnite" became baseball's most addictive pastime https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400390262 Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.

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Teachers can review student reading levels in the Reading Summary tab in the Binder. These levels are determined based on a combination of factors:

  • Grade level (set for each class by the teacher) 

  • Reading level (set for each article by the student or teacher)

  • Student performance data
]]> 2019-10-21 15:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400392133 https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400393054 Passion Projects: Kids Can Change the World, Too!
Essential Question:  How can I use my passion for a topic to make a difference or have an impact on my community? 
]]> 2019-10-21 15:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400393054 My text set for gross, disgusting articles for Halloween and October! Bahahaha! https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400395374 2019-10-21 15:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/400395374 https://newsela.com/assignment/2000236665/?classroom_id=2000048237 https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/406930358

Instructions

1. Highlight examples of affects of racism on a child's health. 2. Highlight three sentences that resonate with you. Explain in the annotation margin why you selected that sentence. 

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]]> 2019-11-05 16:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/406943164 Bates text set https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/406944734 2019-11-05 16:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/406944734 Read an article and have the students reflect on authors purpose. https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/421869023 2019-12-09 20:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/421869023 What Wild Weather https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/421869796 https://newsela.com/text-sets/476909]]> 2019-12-09 21:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/421869796 Roman Punishments https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453859728 https://newsela.com/read/lib-convo-ancient-rome-unusual-punishment/id/49784]]> 2020-03-03 18:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453859728 https://newsela.com/assignment/2001119781/?classroom_id=2000633335&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453860057 2020-03-03 18:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453860057 https://newsela.com/assignment/2001119781/?classroom_id=2000633335&return_url=/pro-binder/assignments https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453860435 2020-03-03 18:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453860435 https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453867789 2020-03-03 18:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453867789 Highlight three items in the article that surprised you. melissafisher70 https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453870752 2020-03-03 18:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453870752 Highlight three things that you found interesting in the article. https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453876205 2020-03-03 18:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jarrod_denson/prqgk0po8hvg/wish/453876205