Writing
What does the text engage in the students in?
the ideas and thinking central to the academic community and described in the Common Core English language arts standards.
What does oral language consist of?
phonology, grammar, morphology, vocabulary, discourse, and pragmatics.
What are literature circles?
small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth.
What does learning to write go hand in hand with?
learning to read, speak, and listen
What is the only academic area in which we expect children to arrive as kindergarteners with a basic skill level?
Reading
What kind of learning can Literature circles provide?
cooperative learning.
What needs to be a formal and deliberate process?
classroom discourse
What does a child's level of vocabulary significantly impact?
Reading Development
Who are literature circles powerful experiences for?
reluctant and/or struggling readers
What are the Four Major Purposes for Writing?
Expressive Writing,Informative Writing,Persuasive Writing, and Literary Work
What is a language disorder?
an impairment in comprehension and/or use of a spoken, written, and/or other communication symbol system
What is the role of the Discussion Director in literature circles?
they asks questions to increase comprehension.
What is a great way to assess student knowledge?
Written output