1. Situating Our Work - R. Read Research

Use of Academic Language	Descriptor	Level	Domain
Argue	Developing a stance in favor of or against claims presented within content-related text	5	Reading

SIOP Section	Descriptor
Building Background	Links Explicitly Made Between Past Learning and New Concepts

Action Steps:

Step 1

Read: Choose at least one article to read that interests you.

Step 2

Be sure to link your work and documents in the capstone project:

Step 3

Reflection: Answer the following questions about the reading on a Capstone slide

Takeaways: You can choose one or all questions, or parts from each question. (200-250 words)

What was your most significant take away from the assignment? What did you find interesting and useful?
How will you apply your learning to practice?
What did you find challenging in the readings/videos? Are there areas where you would push back or critique?
To learn more, what might your next steps be?

American Culture and Identity

Why this task? Our top priority is getting to know our students, welcoming them into the classroom, and building strong relationships. This will be the foundation for the other work that happens in a class.

Points: 5

Must Haves
1. Response completes the task. 2. Accurately reflects WIDA Standards and the principles of SIOP. 3. Demonstrates precision and accuracy appropriate to the demands of a graduate course (including correct citations, grammar, and mechanics). 4. Demonstrates thoughtfulness and insights appropriate to the demands of a graduate course. 5. Responds specifically and explicitly to an identified language demand taught in an inclusive setting.

Must Haves

1. Response completes the task.
2. Accurately reflects WIDA Standards and the principles of SIOP.
3. Demonstrates precision and accuracy appropriate to the demands of a graduate course (including correct citations, grammar, and mechanics).
4. Demonstrates thoughtfulness and insights appropriate to the demands of a graduate course.
5. Responds specifically and explicitly to an identified language demand taught in an inclusive setting.

Amazing
* Explain how learning from completing the task can be useful to you. * Promotes self and cultural awareness. * Describes possible next steps. * Relates to developing language skills in specific ways. * Share materials or examples that may be useful to others.