ENSURING ACCESS YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL TODAY is that students will learn more about their topic by teaching others about it in a clear and engaging way.
z If some children find it difficult to discuss their texts, you might provide sentence starters like “In this text I learned…” or “Today I learned…” Help listeners nudge for more information with follow up phrases such as “Can you say more?” and “What are you thinking about that?” z Entering and emerging language learners will benefit from partners who embrace the role of supporting classmates who are new to English. Gather these supportive part- ners together and help them learn techniques that can be
especially helpful for friends who are newer to English. For example, teach them that asking yes/no questions is a way to start, as well as asking questions that can be answered without words. Help these students become invested in their friends’ progress. z Guide research groups to read in chunks, and then pause to teach others what they’ve learned, helping them build understanding and gather information collaboratively. This will help all of your learners.
Day at a Glance: Read Aloud, Word Study, and Vocabulary Let’s Gather: Read-Aloud and Close Reading 15–20 min.
Preview Plants in Different Habitats , and Begin to Read You’ll introduce the term adaptation , and channel students to discuss its use across contexts. Then, you’ll preview Plants in Different Habitats with students before reading aloud the first few sections. Along the way, you’ll pause to preview new sections, ask and answer questions, and discuss key terms. Spell Words with R-Controlled Syllables You’ll demonstrate how to spell words with R-controlled syllables, emphasizing spelling by analogy. Then, students will spell a series of words with R-controlled vowels in isolation, breaking each word into syllables and segmenting the sounds. Add New Words to a Content Word Collection You’ll teach the meaning of four new words: tend , disperse , soil , and scatter . You’ll coach students to use each word to discuss plants and their adaptations.
Word Study 15 min.
Vocabulary 5 min.
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Session 3 • Use Teaching, Acting and Gestures to Solidify Learning
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