Part+3

Class Slides
 * Oct. 26 What kinds of guided comprehension activities cut across all three parts of the B/D/A Framework? **


 * 1. Vocabulary Activity to build comprehension:**
 * Powerpoint slides with graphic organizer examples (including Frayer Model) or [|more ELA graphic organizer templates]
 * Cornett, Ch. 8 activities
 * Digital: [|Thinglink] to build skills in vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, engagement, and person inqui

2. **Fluency Activity to build comprehension:**
 * Cornett, Ch. 8 activities
 * Digital: Vasinda & McLeod's article on podcasting to extend reader's theatre

3. **Character Traits activity:** > > 4. **Anticipation Guide activity:** >
 * LOTS of templates for supporting the analysis character traits to choose from
 * Digital: [|Character Trading Cards App] from Read, Write, Think (may need to print or take screenshot) - [|Mobile App] too
 * Ideas, videos, and pdf templates from [|Reading Rockets website]
 * Two anticipation guide templates in MS Word
 * Digital Idea: [|Electronic Anticipation Guide] (links may not work, but you can see the framework)

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 * Homework:**
 * Watch the [|Anticipation Guide video] from the Reading Rockets website (note this is K-2, so you should be thinking more advanced for Grades 3-5) and explore a few other examples for ideas
 * Begin working on Unit Guide Part 3: Four Activities (not due until Tuesday, Nov. 7) - Download and use this template. Store your activities in your Personal Google Drive Folder you created for EDC 423 with this filename: **LAST NAME_MTH Part 3 Activities**

(Interested in some short optional readings that capture the important elements of Fluency Walks, Character Traits activities, and Vocabulary Floods with technology?)
 * Oct. 31 Fluency activities to build comprehension; After Reading Extension Activities **

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 * Slides **
 * **Rhythm Walk**:
 * [|Whole group demonstration video] and involving students in creating their own rhythm walks
 * Ickle Me, Pickle Me, Tickle Me Too Fluency Activity
 * **Shadow Reading** (with Phrasing if needed)
 * **[|Create a Reader's Theatre in Your Classroom:]** Using [|Audacity] (free recording software) to make a reader's theatre podcast (includes tutorials, parent permission letters, links to scripts, and much more)
 * Podomatic Examples of [|Grade 4 Readers] and [|an example created by children of a URI Master's in Education student, Tracey Dann]
 * [|Catch the Excitement of Podcasting] from adult read-alouds to student podcasts
 * [|First Grade Script and Podcast Presentations from Magic Treehouse: Dinosaur's Before Dark] (and then imported into IBooks)
 * [|Radio Willowweb Monthly Podcasts]

> Bring drafty ideas of your Big Idea Question to class workshop session on Thursday > > **Cornett, Chapter 9:** Diverse Response Options to Show Comprehension
 * HOMEWORK:**
 * **Continue working on MTH Part 3: Four Comprehension Activities (due Tuesday, Nov. 7)**
 * **Start thinking about MTH Unit Guide Part 4**: Popplet with Extended Activities (due Thursday, Nov. 9)
 * ** SKIM FOR OTHER IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOUR LESSONS: **
 * ** SKIM FOR OTHER IDEAS TO INSPIRE YOUR LESSONS: **


 * Nov. 2: **
 * MTH Unit Workshop: **** How can we foster creative responses to comprehension in our guided reading groups that also link to other curriculum areas? **


 * Class Activity:** Brainstorm MTH Unit Map Extensions

1. MTH Part 1: Book Launch and MTH Part 2: During Reading Questions 3. MTH Part 3: Four B/D/A Activities 4. MTH Part 4: Curriculum Map (Pdf of Popplet) 4. MTH Part 4: Resource 1 5. MTH Part 4: Resource 2 6. MTH Part 4: Resource 3 7. MTH Part 4: Resource 4 8. MTH Part 4: Resource 5 9. MTH Part 4: Unit Activities
 * Directions for Assembling your MTH Unit in Blendspace (see more details here)**
 * (Please make sure your Blendspace Filename begins with your LAST NAME**)


 * Homework:** Finish MTH Unit Part 3: Finish B/D/A Related Comprehension Activities (due Tuesday, Nov. 7 - save digitally on your computers) - SAVE YOUR Part 3 files **[|in this Google Drive Folder]**

For a reminder of ALL four pieces of the MTH Unit Guide and ideas for sharing your work, visit the MTH Unit Guide link on the wiki menu
 * [|Popplet Tutorial]
 * Dr. Deeney's [|Blendspace Tutorial] for how to create your Magic Treehouse Unit
 * Copy/paste the link to your Blendspace into this [|Google Docs chart] so others (including Dr. Coiro) can access your unit activities.

> Copy/paste the link to your Blendspace into this [|Google Docs chart] so others (including Dr. Coiro) can access your unit activities. Please note: Up to you, but you might wait until Thursday to upload your link to avoid the temptation of copying work by your classmates.
 * Nov. 7: Wrapping Up Your Magic Treehouse Unit Guide **
 * Popplet Unit Guide - Questions?
 * **Blendspace Explanation: How might you use Blendspace in your classroom to design reading lessons and inquiry-based approaches to learning?**
 * [|Blendspace in 1 minute] - What can it do? (search for TES lesson ideas, use Google in the Blendspace interface to search for texts or images; use Google outside the interface and copy/paste URL's into the interface to drag that resource onto your slide)
 * [|Oceans Lesson 1] and [|Oceans Lesson 2] (a start to collecting resources)
 * [|Oceans Resources with Embedded Quizzes] and [|embedded assignments for older learners]
 * [|Oceans: Setting A Purpose for Each Text] (with Comprehension Questions) and [|Oceans Supported Inquiry] (with built in opportunities to turn, talk, and record in small groups)
 * **Using Blendspace to Organize Your Magic Treehouse Unit Resources** and Lesson Ideas -- Dr. Deeney's [|Blendspace Tutorial]
 * **Homework**: Finish MTH Unit and upload into Blendspace. Due Thursday, Nov. 9.
 * To share your Popplet Unit Map, click the wheel icon in Popplet, and Save > Export to a pdf file. Then upload the pdf file into your Blendspace. [|Short tutorial to save as pdf]
 * To share your Blendspace, click the "share" button to generate a URL address, then copy/paste that into the Google Docs chart in the link above.


 * Nov. 9: Resources and Challenges of Informational Texts - ** Go to Page 4 of class notes