How do you approach literacy in the modern American classroom where thare are various levels of oral profiency present in your class? How do you keep them engaged? by Britney Ishibashi https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d Give an example of how to approach a literary activity or lesson to a student population with multiple language skill levels en-us 2021-02-23 21:56:05 UTC 2021-03-03 23:44:32 UTC hello@padlet.com As an aspiring elementary school teacher I want to promote literacy in general, not just in the language we primarily use in the classroom setting. Using their natural curiosities as motivations, I want them to be naturally curious about their own language, culture and tradition. Finding themes and topics that provide more interesting details and content will help engage a diverse classroom, and provide a sense of unity in a safe, inclusive environment. britneyishibashi4 https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1256308316 2021-03-02 02:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1256308316 It is important for teachers to understand that their classrooms are diverse environments, filled with all different types of learners and students of differing proficiency levels. In order to make sure that all my students were engaged and included, I would give great emphasis on interactive read alouds, as well as shared readings. These types of literacy techniques allow students to interact with a text in a way which does not add a lot of stress (doesn’t involve writing something formally). English learners may find it difficult to articulate something to say on the spot, but listening to their peers express their thoughts on the text gives them exposure and practice to receptive language. This is an activity which I find all students are able to benefit from. If I find that some students cannot actively listen because the language used is too complex, I would do read alouds and shared readings in smaller groups as well. This will allow me to pick texts which are more appropriate for the level of a given group of students. baltzie1 https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1256409082 2021-03-02 03:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1256409082 https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1259922859 It is important for teachers to meet the needs of a particular student. Each student is different thus each student needs a different set of needs. A way that can determine these specific needs is to observe students with a checklist to gage where there proficiency level is at. A way to keep them engaged is to tap into their personal interest. If Johnny likes cars, I would encourage him to write a short story about his favorite cars. 

]]> 2021-03-02 18:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1259922859 I believe that differentiation is crucial in any classroom, especially when students all have different learning styles and require different learning times. While some students may already be orally proficient, not everyone will be at the same level so to keep the whole class engaged, I would focus on group work where students of higher proficiency can be placed together for more challenging work while those who require an extra "push" can work together and no one would feel as if they were left out. This would foster an inclusive classroom and would encourage students to work with their classmates to all become orally proficient. Another strategy could be the opposite, which is to place more proficient students with less proficient students and everyone can benefit from learning and teaching, essentially. https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1262130860 2021-03-03 05:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1262130860 https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1266460709 I think that teaching by using a variety of different methods as well as teaching with various activities is really helpful for keeping students engaged. I think that teachers need to help each student be their best selves and sometimes that means providing some students with extra help. Interactive read alouds are great to help students who may be struggling readers, and are also a great way to inspire students and promote oral language development. Also, encouraging group work is a great way to have students help their fellow classmates and to help encourage oral language development. ]]> 2021-03-03 23:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1266460709 In my opinion, a diverse classroom environment is needed to recognize both students and their needs. Using guided reading and independent reading as examples, I will create sound and effective literacy for a diverse class of students. Teachers who help students learn how to read will hopefully have an impact on their ability to read independently. https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1266468050 2021-03-03 23:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/britneyishibashi4/s9xvajowgj8q798d/wish/1266468050