Writing
Oral Language
Literature
100

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.

100

What does oral language consist of? 

phonology, grammar, morphology, vocabulary, discourse, and pragmatics.

100

What are literature circles?

small groups of students gather together to discuss a piece of literature in depth.

200

What does learning to write go hand in hand with?

 learning to read, speak, and listen

200

What is the only academic area in which we expect children to arrive as kindergarteners with a basic skill level?

Reading 

200

What kind of learning can Literature circles provide?

cooperative learning.

300

What needs to be a formal and deliberate process?

classroom discourse

300

What does a child's level of vocabulary significantly impact? 

Reading Development

300

Who are literature circles powerful experiences for?

reluctant and/or struggling readers

400

What are the Four Major Purposes for Writing?

Expressive Writing,Informative Writing,Persuasive Writing, and Literary Work

400

What is a language disorder?

 an impairment in comprehension and/or use of a spoken, written, and/or other communication symbol system

400

What is the role of the  Discussion Director in literature circles?

they asks questions to increase comprehension.

500

What is a great way to assess student knowledge?

Written output