6. Reading - R. Read Research

Action Steps:

Step 1: Option A

Read: Choose one of the following articles:

  1. Meaningful Writing Opportunities: Write-Alouds and Dialogue Journaling With Newcomer and English Learner High Schoolers [can be accessed through Library Reserves in Canvas]

  2. Writing to Read: A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Writing and Writing Instruction on Reading [can be accessed through Library Reserves in Canvas]

  3. Scaffolding Evidence-Based Writing for English Learners in Three Steps [can be accessed through Library Reserves in Canvas]

  4. Writing in the Secondary-Level Disciplines: a Systematic Review of Context, Cognition, and Content [can be accessed through Library Reserves in Canvas]

Step 1: Option B

Step 2

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

Capstone table example

 

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)

  1. What was your most significant take away from the assignment? What did you find interesting and useful?

  2. How will you apply your learning to practice?

  3. What did you find challenging in the readings/videos? Are there areas where you would push back or critique?

  4. To learn more, what might your next steps be?

Option A: ELLs and Writing Literacy

Option B: Impact of Literacy and ELLs

Why this task? Language and literacy skills are highly predictive of academic and social outcomes. It is important we understand what factors into these skills and how we can support our students in these areas.

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.
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.