Literacy Reflections 6-8 by Jennifer Engstrom https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4 Please add a response by clicking on the plus sign. en-us 2021-05-03 21:03:17 UTC 2025-12-07 11:28:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png Word lists MrsSmall https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028506193 Do you recommend weekly lists of words or no?]]> 2022-02-03 22:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028506193 Context clues & Visuals traguso2 https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028506501 We have been doing a lot with context clues both in sentences and photos to help with initial definitions. Then we give definitions in student friendly terms to use on several activities with those words. We keep it to less than 10 words at a time. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028506501 Quizlet is a fun way to review vocab with the kids. jzabel https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028507058 The kids can create the cards first or you can provide them. It's a great way to revisit the words more frequently. ]]> 2022-02-03 22:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028507058 We make sure to include supplementary sources to spark interest in topics. For example, analyzing song lyrics or including movie clips with the same theme. jzabel https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028509540 2022-02-03 22:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028509540 Content Literacy vs. Content Knowledge traguso2 https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028532337 I really liked the distinction between these two. I never thought of them being different so that was really helpful, thank-you!]]> 2022-02-03 23:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jengstrom/vcezdjmvtp5v4bn4/wish/2028532337