Field Experience #4 by Amy Godshall https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg Text Dependent Question Analysis en-us 2021-04-18 02:11:12 UTC 2021-04-18 04:59:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png 1- Using Text-Dependent Questions to Support ELs’ Engagement with Complex Texts agodshall https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429022780 Fenner, D.S. and Snyder, S. (2016, October 13). Using text-dependent questions to support els’ engagement with complex texts [PowerPoint slides]. DSF Consulting. http://getsupported.net/wp-content/uploads/WIDA_TDQ_PPT-.pdf

Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder’s objectives for the powerpoint presentation titled Using Text-Dependent Questions to Support ELs’ Engagement with Complex Texts, were to “explore the three types of TDQs that support close reading of complex texts, learn strategies for scaffolding TDQs for EL's of varying proficiency levels, and practice writing carefully crafted questions that will support students in understanding key aspects of a text and deepening their understanding with a text”.  This powerpoint was presented at the WIDA 2016 National Conference.  Close reading, Text-Dependent Questions, the purpose of TDQs, and what TDQs can do for EL's were presented.  The three main points that stood out to me that align beautifully across the board with other research regarding close reading and Text-Dependent Questions are that TDQs help English Learners learn academic vocabulary, break down complex texts, and understand complex texts.  Tips for scaffolding TDQs, such as teaching academic vocabulary, building on or activating background knowledge, and using sentence stems for English Learners were presented, along with examples.  These scaffolds will also benefit students who receive special education services and typical students.  Whoever reads this powerpoint can see examples of how TDQ’s are useful for ELS and non-ELs.  The readers can also reflect on what is challenging about TDQs and how they will apply TDQs in their classroom with EL's.  This powerpoint seems legit, because the data is similar to the other research regarding the efficacy of TDQs and is a WIDA resource.   ]]> 2021-04-18 02:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429022780 2- Close Reading and the English Learner agodshall https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429022820 Gonzalez, L.A and Ramirez, A.M. Close reading and the english learner [PowerPoint slides]. Tulare County Office of Education. https://commoncore.tcoe.org/docs/default-source/eld-docs/close-reading-and-the-english-learner.pdf?sfvrsn=f503ead7_0
               
  In the powerpoint titled Close Reading and the English Learner, close reading and Text-Dependent Questions are explained in depth.  The powerpoint does not include objectives nor explains when and for whom this powerpoint was created.  The powerpoint, however, includes references, examples, highlighted text, and pictures to help readers understand close reading and TDQs.  If I were the creator of this powerpoint, I would have gone into more depth and shared more research about why EL’s benefit from close reading and TDQs.  The quote, although only partially presented, makes a strong point about how EL’s benefit from TDQs.  I found the page that defines TDQ’s helpful, especially as it lists that TDQs must involve analysis, evaluation, and synthesis.  Ways to scaffold and build and activate background knowledge are present in the powerpoint.  An example of how to create TDQ’s in a close reading is provided, which is helpful.  

]]> 2021-04-18 02:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429022820 3- Text Dependent Questions agodshall https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429022851 Fisher, D. and Frey, N. (2012). Text-Dependent Questions. Engaging the Adolescent Learner. Retrieved April 16, 2021 from https://mimtsstac.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Presentations/AnitaArcherWorkshops/January2014/Engaging%20the%20Adolescent%20Learner%20by%20Douglas%20Fisher%20and%20Nancy%20Frey.pdf

              In the text, Engaging the Adolescent Learner: Text-Dependent Questions, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey explain how in 2012, Common Core started to re-focus on the kinds of questions that teachers ask students.  Questions that did not depend on the text, nor prove that students understood what they were reading no longer made the cut.  Text-Dependent Questions became the focus and is explained in this text.  What makes a text worthy, a comparison between Readers Response versus TDQs, and types of TDQs are presented.  After all of the research that I learned from regarding close reading and TDQs, this was the only text that explained what makes a text worthy to be used in the classroom and shows a figure of the progression of TDQs.  The progression model shows how the TDQs can be developed depending on which part of a text is being examined.  Modeling how to read, how to look closely at texts, and how to pull out evidence is mentioned.  TDQs are not a quick fix and the only way to helping students to understand texts.  How to scaffold and differentiate for EL’s are unfortunately, not mentioned in this text.  I found this text is informative and helpful.    
]]> 2021-04-18 02:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429022851 Rationale agodshall https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429023751 I decided to do this Padlet activity for a few reasons.  First, I interviewed someone for the last three field experiences, so I was determined to do something different this time.  Second, I have not had much experience creating Text-Dependent Questions and before this module, had not learned too much about TDQs.  Third, I hoped to learn as much as possible about the efficacy of TDQs and creating and implementing TDQs specifically when teaching English Learners, students in Special Education, and students in a variety of grade levels.  I believe that Text-Dependent Questions are extremely useful for helping all students understand difficult texts.  ]]> 2021-04-18 02:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/agodshall/wx9rtitfbvx4hoxg/wish/1429023751