EDRD 4500-Literacy Methods II
TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR-FALL 2012
RESOURCES
DATE
Course Topics & Reading Assignments
Assignments Due
EDRD 4500
Field STUDY
Christian/Dorris
Wed.
Aug. 29
9:00am
Cohorts 1 and 2
Introduction and Course Overview/Review
Topics: Review Components of Literacy
Resource and Common Core
Developing Effective Readers K-6
Discuss: Tennessee Common Core English Language Arts
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
Review Syllabus
Review Requirements-EDCI 4620 Field Study
Field Study Schedule
Wed.
Sept. 5
9:00 am
Cohorts 1 and 2
Topic: Comprehension, Content Area Literacy, WRITING to LEARN Common Core English Language Arts
Read: Tompkins-Chapter 12 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
Click here for: Reading to Learn Powerpoint
Read: Effective Strategies for Developing Reading Comprehension
Explore: Tennessee Common Core English Language Arts
Additional Optional Resources Content Area Reading/Study Strategies and Reading Strategies for Upper Grades
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
DUE TODAY
Bring Printed copy of Common Core English Language Arts Strategies for the Grade Level of your Placement or an Electronic copy on your Computer
and
Double Entry Journal
(5 Comprehension Strategies consistent with Common Core)
Mon.
Sept 10
12:30pm
Both Cohorts
Topic: Teaching Writing (not Editing)
Read: in The Reading Teacher "Moving from Editor to Facilitator of Writing..."Thompson, C.L. (2012) and
"Exploring the Experiences of First Grade Teachers and the Teaching of Expository Writing" Jordan, J. (2012)
and Explore: CCSS Text and Writing Exemplars
Guest Speaker: Dr. Tina Thompson
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
DUE TODAY
Thompson Article:
Complete 3-2-1 Summarizing Strategy
Jordan Article:
As you read this article, answer the Guiding Questions for:
Distinguishing Fact from Opinion
DUE TODAY
Contact your Mentor Teacher to discuss Field Study Requirements, Lesson Plans, etc.
Wed.
Sept. 19
9:00am
Cohorts 1 and 2
MORNING:
TOPIC (Con't)- Reading and Writing to Learn
TOPIC- Narrative, Opinion/Persuasive, Informational Compositions
Review: ELA Common Core ELA Writing Standards
Explore: K-2 Opinion Piece Unit Plan
Explore: 6th Grade Exemplar The Great Fire
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
AFTERNOON:
TOPIC: Literacy Assessments
Topic: Reading Assessments
Review: Tompkins Chapter 3 and
DUE TODAY
Upload NCRA Meeting Log-1 to Elearn
Be prepared to "write-to-learn" about and discuss in class:
1) NCRA meeting Videos
2) ELA ACTION Plan Instructions
3)ELA Writing Standards for your Grade Level, and
4) the K-2 Opinion Piece and 6th grade Exemplar linked to the left
Book Talks: For those of you who signed up for Sept. 19
DUE TODAY
REVIEW Carefully FIELD STUDY REQUIREMENTS
Wed.
Sept. 26th
Both Cohorts
12:30pm
READ/REVIEW: Tompkins Chapter 3 and
Explore: Literacy Assessment Resources
Explore: Teachers College Reading Writing Project http://readingandwritingproject.com/resources/assessments/reading-assessments.html
TOPIC (Con't): Literacy Assessments
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
Reminder: Attend NCRA MEETING Monday Oct. 1 4:30
DUE TODAY
After have reviewed Tompkins Ch. 3 and explored the websites provided to the left, complete a Draft of a minimum of 4 Reading or Writing Assessments for your Literacy Assessment Log
Book Talks
PC-BLOG 1
(Open today-Closed Oct. 5th)
Wed.
Oct. 3
Cohort 2 Morning
Cohort 1 Afternoon
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
Topic: English Language Arts Action Plan
Topic: Instructional Sequence
Topic: Planning and Assessment Commentary
DUE TODAY
ELA ACTION PLAN DRAFT DUE for Peer Review in Class
Book Talks
PC-BLOG 2-
(Open today-Closed Oct. 12)
DUE TODAY
(Ideas for Topic, Texts, Standards for 3 Lesson Sequence)
Wed.
Oct. 10
(Attend NCRA Meeting Mon. Oct. 22nd in lieu of class today)
DUE IN ELEARN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
NCRA Meeting Log 2-(Oct 10) Due in Elearn
DUE TODAY-
CONTEXT FOR LEARNING in ELEARN
Wed.
Oct 17
DUE IN ELEARN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
DUE TODAY
COMPLETED ELA ACTION PLAN DUE
IN ELEARN
PC-BLOG 3
(Open today-Closed Oct. 26th)
Wed.
Oct 24
DUE IN ELEARN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
DUE TODAY-(Optional if you want feedback before submitting for a grade on Fri. Nov. 2)
COMPLETE DRAFT of 3 LESSON
SEQUENCE
DUE TODAY
FRI.
Nov. 2
SEE IN ELEARN on or after Nov. 2>>>>>>>>>>>>
DUE TODAY
3 LESSON
SEQUENCE (Note: Implemented Sequence with Reflections and Commentary is Due Nov. 21)
NCRA Meeting Log 3-(Oct 22) Due in Elearn
PC-Blog 4
(Open today-Closed Nov.9)
Mon.
Nov. 5th
Both Cohorts
12:30 pm
TOPICS: HELP SESSION
NCRA Meeting Log 4 (Nov. 5th) Due in Elearn by Nov. 9th
DUE TODAY
(REFLECTIVE ACTIVITY LOG CHECK-UP-Upload Reflective Activity Log to date as a continuous document in Elearn))
Math/Science Lesson Plans to Ms. Dorris
Nov. 12th and 14th-Field Full days
SATURDAY
Nov. 17th
DUE IN ELEARN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
DUE TODAY
Literacy Assessment Log in Elearn (submit only the Word Doc. keep supporting documents in a file or notebook)
PC-Blog 5
(Open Nov. 14-Closed Nov. 21)
Wed.
Nov. 21st
DUE IN ELEARN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
DUE TODAY in ELEARN
IMPLEMENTED 3 Lesson Sequence with Reflections, Planning Commentary, and Assessment of Student Learning
Mon. 12/3
NCRA-Meeting Log 5 (Nov. 27th) Due in Elearn by 12/4)
Reflective Activity Logs (Due in Elearn) Wed.
12/5
Both Cohorts 10:00-100
Party
NCRA Meeting Dec. 10th IF YOU ATTENDED 5 NCRA MEETINGS, THIS ONE IS OPTIONAL FOR EXTRA CREDIT-Due in Elearn BY DEC. 11th.
DUE TODAY (no exceptions)
Signed Teacher Evaluations and Activity Logs in a sealed and signed envelope.
Teacher Appraisal (observation) Forms