Hallmark 1: Biggest Takeaways by Rachael Wasilewski https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz Please use this Padlet to record your biggest takeaways from reading Brief 3, Halllmark 1: Engaging, Content-Rich Texts en-us 2022-12-05 19:51:24 UTC 2022-12-05 22:48:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270d.png It’s important to have big question to guide the students and assignments. Text should be high interest . https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409839597 2022-12-05 22:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409839597 High interest text and what could be complex to one may not be a complex to all. Chunk the text & Pre-teach language https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841481 2022-12-05 22:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841481 How can I determine if students will think the text is interesting for them? https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841770 2022-12-05 22:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841770 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841772 How do I make the text more accessible to my students?]]> 2022-12-05 22:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841772 Rich text provides a way for students to challenge themselves to take on more complex text as they have the vocabulary and context to support them. https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841787 2022-12-05 22:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409841787 ALWAYS provide multiple entry points and ways of accessibility https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409842190 2022-12-05 22:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409842190 What websites etc would you suggest we look at to help us find multi level high interest text? https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409842786 2022-12-05 22:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409842786 I have newly arrived students and so find it difficult to find text that is both suitable and relatable as I do not know what their knowledge background is. https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409843583 2022-12-05 22:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409843583 Biggest Takeaway https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409843871 An educator can turn to qualitative indicators to determine if the text is appropriate]]> 2022-12-05 22:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409843871 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409843997 Instructor creates space for students to share alternative interpretations of the text]]> 2022-12-05 22:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409843997 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409844807 Background knowledge of the student's reading levels is important in choosing suitable texts. ]]> 2022-12-05 22:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409844807 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409844854 How do I create texts that are more relatable without losing sight of the historical context of the text]]> 2022-12-05 22:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409844854 I have used newsela which provides the same text in various lexile levels. Is there a free tool that would provide the same service as it would be difficult to search for a variety of text that is engaging and provides a variety of entry points. https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409844865 2022-12-05 22:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409844865 One ? I have https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409845539 There are many levels of meaning a text has, we can determine Lexile level but how to determine let us say how much figurative language, and how many literary devices, is there a guide, or we are just reading and doing it on our own?]]> 2022-12-05 22:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409845539 qualitative indicators help teachers find the texts with content that is appropriate for the grade level and won't seem too simple or insulting to ELLS https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409845753 2022-12-05 22:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409845753 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846048 Should some of the texts be provided in the student's home language? Will this better support their reading in English?]]> 2022-12-05 22:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846048 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846379 As we prepare the students for various regents exams, how do we factor in that the exams use more difficult unrelatable text]]> 2022-12-05 22:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846379 What exactly does "rich" text mean? What qualities make a text rich? https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846459 2022-12-05 22:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846459 Allowing for students to utilize background knowledge allows richer access to the content and target vocabulary. https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846630 2022-12-05 22:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846630 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846675 Linguistically diverse learners have different background knowledge and language skills, when considering a text it can’t be judged as a “complex text” any reader can read it and bring different knowledge and skills, therefore the tasks and activities are ones that need to be differentiated and adapted to meet the needs of the different diverse learners.]]> 2022-12-05 22:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409846675 Another question: I have NEWLY arrived with little to no English vocabulary and varied educational experience. Would we use the same approach for those with almost no English language skills? https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409847060 2022-12-05 22:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409847060 Any other thoughts? https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409847177 How would students access the same text but in their home language? Also, would it interpret the same text, how would we verify the information?]]> 2022-12-05 22:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409847177 https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409848616 Literacy strategies make all the difference in improving the academic skills.]]> 2022-12-05 22:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rwasilewski2/ujzujnbs4rixwiqz/wish/2409848616