Discussion/Assignment
I) What Does It Mean to Be Literate?
Reflect on your own your literacy experiences in learning in the content areas during your upper elementary, middle school, and high school years. Consider ways that these experiences have shaped your perspective as a content teacher. In no more than 2 well-crafted paragraphs, thoughtfully respond to the following questions. Briefly state each question as you respond.
How did you view yourself as a reader of content area materials? What motivated you to read content area materials?
Think of the best content area teacher that you had during your school experiences. Specifically, what made this teacher the best content area teacher? How can your literacy experiences in learning in the content areas influence your teaching of reading across content areas?
II) Text Choice, Comprehension & Study Skills
Review our course text and materials. In no more than 3 well-crafted paragraphs, thoughtfully respond to the following questions. Briefly state each question as you respond. Cite at least two different resources/articles (in APA Style) to support/enrich your response.
How can student choice of content text materials lead to student engagement?
How can you support your students’ comprehension of the content text materials with before-during-after reading activities? Describe two ways with a rationale for fostering successful comprehension of content (history, science, math, English, etc.) texts for all students.
How could you use study strategies to regularly monitor the progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs?
