https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm Re-Thinking The Novel Study en-us 2017-11-23 16:43:41 UTC 2026-03-23 07:38:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764311 I work hard at helping students make a connection between the text and our world. B. Cameron]]> 2017-11-23 17:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764311 jonathan_schout https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764326 I work hard at making the content/lesson relevant - but they should be struggling. I sometimes feel as though I need to make it easier for some students who struggle though if I have a particularly challenging group. Am I doing them any favours? Schouten]]> 2017-11-23 17:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764326 amanda_daigeler https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764356 2017-11-23 17:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764356 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764361 I often say: "I won't work harder than you" to my students...I work hardest to keep students engaged.]]> 2017-11-23 17:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764361 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764440 My students need to see the value in what we're reading and learning. They need confidence in themselves as well.  B. Cameron]]> 2017-11-23 17:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764440 deanna_ebner https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764458 I believe that students should always give their best effort ! However for some we know that this will be a challenge. As a teacher it's important to set students up for success and provide engaging activities that the students are motivated to want to work at. ..... the goal being that that they do not even realise that they working hard. Ebner ]]> 2017-11-23 17:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764458 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764531 The needs are important..but so is pushing students beyond their boundaries.]]> 2017-11-23 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764531 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764562 I think you are supposed to know...but that isn't always the case. Sometimes, if you're lucky, something unexpected will come out of task.]]> 2017-11-23 17:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764562 amanda_daigeler https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764594 Each class is different - some are very strong at Language and need enrichment tasks and others struggle to write a paragraph. Students also need a lot of structure and clear feedback on how they are doing (Amanda)]]> 2017-11-23 17:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764594 jonathan_schout https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764659 Understanding purpose and supporting with evidence, gaining world perspectives unavailable to them, effective collaboration to achieve a goal. Schouten]]> 2017-11-23 17:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764659 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764723 I do know what I'm looking for. When I construct an assignment I know what I'm evaluating. Also, I'll construct an example for students to model.]]> 2017-11-23 17:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764723 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764727 Everyday. I can't decide if I ask this question more often when students are working independently or when we are working as a group towards a common goal.]]> 2017-11-23 17:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764727 jonathan_schout https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764935 Comprehension questions - I want to move away from this. Comprehension quizzes - is there something better? Schouten]]> 2017-11-23 17:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209764935 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765133 Discussion lets me know they are thinking. ]]> 2017-11-23 17:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765133 amanda_daigeler https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765193 A well-designed rubric and student exemplars clearly outline what is expected for success (Amanda)]]> 2017-11-23 17:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765193 jonathan_schout https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765246 Gaining a better perspective of the world they live in - gaining skill sets that will allow them to think critically as opposed to regurgitating information. Schouten]]> 2017-11-23 17:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765246 amanda_daigeler https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765314 Worksheets that don't require a lot of thinking (good to assign for simple homework tasks though, to build confidence and organizational skills)]]> 2017-11-23 17:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765314 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765351 Making connections between the story and our world is always a learning goal. It deepens their knowledge of the novel and allows students to contemplate topics such as theme.]]> 2017-11-23 18:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765351 https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765408 Making connections between what we have been learning and what they are reading. How to apply this skill to everyday life...foster a belief that reading is important.]]> 2017-11-23 18:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765408 amanda_daigeler https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765480 Being able to explain what a possible theme is and explain it with textual support. Make a text to self connection (Amanda)]]> 2017-11-23 18:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765480 jonathan_schout https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765512 Criteria and expectations need to be clear - even if students have choice in product selection - the skills and connections being assessed remain the same and in focus. ]]> 2017-11-23 18:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765512 deanna_ebner https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765521 Very true ! I recognize that what may work for one student may look completely different for another. Ebner]]> 2017-11-23 18:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765521 deanna_ebner https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765738 2017-11-23 18:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209765738 jonathan_schout https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209766790 2017-11-23 18:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jesse_watson1/yyt3wt303sbm/wish/209766790