Parts of Language
Discourse/Cross-Curriculum
The Purposes of Writing
Oral Language
Literature Circles
100

The understanding of sound patterns, letter-sound correlation, and the correct spelling of words. Also known as the study of speech sounds

What is phonology?

100

Any important artifact that is rich in ideas.

What is a text?

100

Type of writing used to convey thoughts and feelings to others.

What is expressive writing?

100

Phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, and discourse.

What are the components of oral language?

100

When groups of students gather to discuss literature in depth.

What are literature circles?

200

The smallest unit of sound that is considered a word. Understanding grammar in reading and the correct use of grammar in writing.

What is morphology?

200
This goes hand-in-hand with learning to read, speak, and listen.

What is learning to write?

200
A type of writing used to explain or educate an audience about a topic.

What is informative writing?

200

Assessments often often given by Speech-Language Pathologists.

What are oral language assessments?

200

A place for cooperative learning.

What is a literature circle?

300

Understanding and using correct sentence structure.

What is syntax?

300

A great way to assess student understanding.

What is written output?

300

A type of writing that is used to convince the audience to believe in something or change opinions.

What is persuasive writing?

300

Groups of students that may have slower progression in oral language skills.

Who are Title 1 and ELL students?

300

Lasts about 2-3 weeks.

What is a LC cycle?

400
Listening to, speaking, reading, and writing vocabulary.

What is semantics?

400
This merges the traditional writing methods with student discourse.

What is the Socratic Seminar?

400

A form of creative writing, including both fiction and nonfiction.

What is a literary work?

400

Early skills that are often the highest indicator or student achievement later on.  

What are oral language skills?

400

Discussion Director and Vocabulary Enricher.

What are examples of LC Roles?

500

Understanding the social aspects and point-of-view of language.

What is pragmatics?

500

The most effective way to manage writing time in the classroom.

What is Writer's Workshop?

500

Someone's post on Facebook.

What is an example of expressive writing?

500
Listening comprehension and oral expression.

What are the two main skills of oral language?

500

Student driven, grouped by book choice, and flexible.

What are examples of what Literacy Circles are?