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Language Reader Use Suggestions

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 7:38pm

This document provides a description of the purpose and use of the Language Readers as developed for the Oral Language Development project. These readers are designed to support the development of oral language through the interaction with text.

Language Reader Coding System Overview

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 7:27pm

This document clearly provides an explanation for the leveling and scope of increasing skills for the Language Readers used in the Oral Language Development site. You will find more comprehensive information in the actual Language Reader section, along with increasing resources and information for future development.

Assessment Strategies Coding Form: Recording Student Responses

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 4:22pm

A coding form used to record target student interactions. This form is under development and Action Research is planned to validate its use. Please access the Assessment section of the Oral Language Development site to learn more about its use and to join in on the Action Research.

Participation Structure Details: Write-Pair-Share

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 3:54pm

A detailed description of the Write-Pair-Share participation structure in the Oral Language Development teaching practice section. View samples of effective teaching practice, and share your expertise and questions.

Participation Structure Details: Turn and Talk

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 3:48pm

A detailed description of the Turn and Talk participation structure in the Oral Language Development teaching practice section. View samples of effective teaching practice, and share your expertise and questions.

Participation Structure Details: Paraphrase

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 3:44pm

A detailed description of the Paraphrase participation structure in the Oral Language Development teaching practice section. View samples of effective teaching practice, and share your expertise and questions.

Participation Structure Details: Elaboration

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 3:35pm

A detailed description of the Elaboration participation structure in the Oral Language Development teaching practice section. View samples of effective teaching practice, and share your expertise and questions.

Participation Structure Details: Brainstorm

submitted by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 3:33pm

A detailed description of the Brainstorm participation structure in the Oral Language Development teaching practice section. View samples of effective teaching practice, and share your expertise and questions.

How does a teacher use observation during an actual lesson?

by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 2:50pm
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When a teacher is in the middle of a lesson, real time, what can observations of student responses, activities and interactions provide? Is there a difference between formal and informal observational data? If so, how can the teacher use both to guide both general instruction and specific student instructional needs?

How can participation structures be used across the content areas throughout the school day?

by Karl Forest on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 2:12pm
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As you view examples of the participation structures in the OLD site, what comes to mind? What are you reminded of? Do you see ways specific structures can be used in other content areas, such as science, math, social studies and more?