Literacy+Group

Literacy Group

Decisions that have been made: Jonesboro:Chose not to adopt and continue Guided Reading and Literature study models Bryant: Did not adopt in elementary or high schools. Wrote lessons for mentor text Conway: Has not adopted. Have books with the units. Each unit has a classroom read or two. Copyright Permissions: Some pieces are coming from the internet, others are unknown where they are coming from.
 * Topics to Discuss**
 * **Textbooks and Copyright Permissions**

Previous discussion clarified questions Secondary- Structure was the same focus. Not teaching enough close reading strategies. When students are drilling down to the theme of the book, it goes back to what 5 is all about. Identifying themes of poetry works individually and then they could compare and contrast.
 * **Formative Assessments**
 * **Clarification of Standards**

Elementary- K-2 good handle on things 3-5 structure: RL5, RI5 They have to understand the structure and why the author chose it and then compare and contrast. Read like detectives RL26: interpreting dialog or is it point of view-its both at the same time. Ipod touches in conway: apps with 1st grade. Audio dictionary with 4th grade. 5/classroom how to use the apps. Centers. interventionist check out etc. Using technology with struggling Learners: Bryant: Wrote grant for ipod and flip. Using the same way as others.
 * **Technologies that are being used**

E-Text BYOD Annotate Notes (iAnnotate for iPad $9.99)

Research: Tech Projects...Powerpoints need to find a comfort level of teachers letting students using other options.

Typically a secondary strategy.
 * **RAFT**