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Today we will share with you…

The standard we are focusing on. 10 Accommodations that can be made in this area. 5 Modifications that can be made in this area. 5 Resources for teachers. Tips for parents. Research findings. Special Organizations. Technology in the classroom.

English Language Arts Standard 3.A.3

Write compositions that contain complete sentences and effective paragraphs using English conventions.

Accommodations…

1. Paragraph guides

could be completed verbally with a student.

2. Additional time can be given in order for the student to complete the assignment.

3.For assessment

the student can report orally.

4. An assignment can be completed with a peer tutor.

Accommodations…

5. Student may use verbally prompted word processing program on the computer.

6. Adapted key board.

7. Highlighting key phrases on handouts or in directions.

8. Color code so different topics or sections are easily identified.

Accommodations…

9. Use visual clues; give reference to a page in the text with pictures that represent the topic.

10. Pneumonic devices could be used to remember important information.

Modifications…

Providing additional instruction in English language arts where students experience difficulty.

Structuring program activities so that students have ample time to master one set of skills before moving onto the next.

Modifying paragraph requirements on a rubric.

Allowing students to use aids such a dictionaries on tests or graded papers.

Reducing the number of paragraphs students are required to write for example the number of paragraphs they must have for an essay.

Teacher Resources

  If You're Trying to Teach Kids how to Write...: ...You've Gotta Have This Book!Marjorie Frank, Leslie Britt (Editor), Kathleen Bullock (Illustrator), Judy Howard (Illustrator)Paperback - REV, August 1995

$17.95  

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=Ra526efGh9&isbn=0865303177&kids=y&itm=23

ISBN: 0865303177Format: Paperback, 256ppPub. Date: August 1995

Publisher: Incentive Publications, IncorporatedEdition Description: REVEdition Number: 1Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 52,974Age Range: 12 and upSeries: Kids' Stuff Ser.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=Ra526efGh9&isbn=0865303177&kids=y&itm=23

Teacher Resources

Improving Your Child's Writing Skillsby Carl B. SmithUsing actual children's compositions, this fun guidebook takes kids through the entire process of writing, from Pre-Writing and Drafting to Revising and Proofreading. Includes guidelines to help improve: spelling, grammar, organization, descriptive writing, letter writing, writing narratives, and writing fiction. Practical worksheets are included to hone the skills of young writers. Gives parents a basic strategy for helping their children become more effective writers for school and the workplace. $14.95 | 158-2021 | Book

http://reading.indiana.edu/www/indexbs.html

Teacher Resources

Developing Composition Skills IncludesAuthor(s): Mary R. Ruetten

Publisher: Heinle & Heinle Publication Date: 2003Edition: 2nd

Part of a Series: Yes Teacher's Manual, Colored Pictures, Cassette Tapes, Audio CD, Workbook, and Video.

http://www.eslgold.com/site.jsp?resource=pag_stu_writing_text_int_dev_comp&sk=uvFw3XxaDBILw5D

Teacher Resources

Author(s):Robert Krohn and the Staff of the Michigan English Language InstitutePublisher: The University of Michigan PressPublication Date: 2001Edition: 2nd

Part of a Series: Yes Teacher's Manual, Colored Pictures, Cassette Tapes, Audio CD, Workbook, and Video

http://www.eslgold.com/site.jsp?sk=JEwsIOr2rlLMVe4X&resource=pag_stu_grammar_text_lb_eng_sent_struc

Teacher Resources

Writing Simplified: A Composition GuideNorwood Selby, Pamela S. BledsoePaperback, June 2003

$20.80

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?WRD=Writing+Simplified%3A+A+composition+guide+by+Norwood+Selby&userid=Ra526efGh9

Writing Tips for Parents

Encourage your child to brain storm about stories they may want to write or material they’ve read.

Encourage you child to participate in a peer review.

Have different genre’s of reading available for your child to read, so they could possibly model that genre.

Tell your child to bring home assignments they are not confident with and sit with them and proof it.

Support your child with writing, encourage them to participate in free writing.

While proof reading their assignment read it aloud slowly one word at a time, so they know where you are.

Encourage your child to keep a daily journal summarizing the events of the day.

Show your child how to use a dictionary and thesaurus and emphasize spell check isn’t 100%.

Show your child how to use different resources at the library for research.

If you have any writing weaknesses make sure you double check your child’s paper for them.

Research findings for Teachers…

   1. ALA   American Library AssociationResource Guides   @ your library School Library Campaign  AASL Advocacy Toolkit  Electronic Discussion Lists  Information Power  Position Statements  Publications & Journals  Resource Guides American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational

Communications and Technology. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning . Chicago: American Library Association, 1998. ISBN 0-8389-3470-6

Available from the ALA Online Store at http://alastore.ala.org or call 866-SHOP ALA (866-746-7252); an online preview is available at www.ala.org

More Research Findings…

2. The Project Approach: Meeting the State Standards Grafton Elementary School---------------------------------------------------------------------- This paper suggests that when engaged in project work, children apply most of the

skills identified in the age-appropriate state learning standards. To illustrate how good-quality project work addresses the Illinois state learning standards, this paper describes a project conducted by a second-grade class on their community—Grafton, Illinois. The paper focuses on two children who, as part of the Grafton project, studied churches in the community. The paper describes the project’s three phases and discusses how, through the process of investigating a topic of interest to them, representing their new knowledge, and sharing their work with others, the children applied the skills identified by the Illinois state learning standards as necessary for early elementary school students.

*Found on the ISBE website.

More Research Findings… 3. Assessment to Prevent Reading Failure in Young ChildrenJoseph K. TorgesenAmerican EducatorSpring/Summer 1998reprinted by permission One of the most compelling findings from recent reading research is that

children who get off to a poor start in reading rarely catch up. As several studies have now documented, the poor first-grade reader almost invariably continues to be a poor reader And the consequences of a slow start in reading become monumental as they accumulate exponentially over time. As Stanovich pointed out in his well-known paper on the "Matthew effects" associated with failure to acquire early word reading skills, these consequences range from negative attitudes toward reading, to reduced opportunities for vocabulary growth, to missed opportunities for development of reading comprehension strategies, to less actual practice in reading than other children receive.

Special Organization (on-line)

http://www.suite101.com/

Software Programs for Developing Reading SkillsAuthor: Julie CoiroPublished on: April 1, 2002

Suite Book Committee Recommendation:   Grammatically Correct: The Writer's Guide to Punctuation, Spelling,

Style, Usage and GrammarAnne Stilman, Regular Price $19.99

Special Organization (on-line)

http://www.cec.sped.org./The council for exceptional children offer resources

such as: professional development and training, publications, products, professional standards, CEC career connections, discussion forums, international programs, IDEA partnership, information center for disabilities and gifted education, and CEC unit information.

Special Organization (on-line)

http://www.jcbchicago.org/

This web site the Jewish Children’s Bureau (which is based out of Chicago), offers parent groups, sibling groups, social skills groups, Glick family camp, parents with disabilities group, parent education lectures, resources, referrals, clinical consultation, individual and family counseling.

Special Organization (on-line)

National Writers Union This website has information for all writers. Some of the information that this website has is journals, post your resume, finding a job, books, contract advice, links and resources, interns and volunteers.

http://www.nwu.org/

Special Organization (on-line)

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)This website has books, journals, conventions, grants, awards, and teacher prep. In addition, the website has information for parents and students in elementary, middle, secondary, and college.

www.ncte.org/

Available Technology

Two examples of technology that could assist in the classroom

#1 Tape Player to assist with completion of class activities or for the student to play directions back again.

Location: http://www.bestbuy.com/ Type: Sony CD & Cassette boom box with digital AM/FM Turner with remote. Model #: CFDS2505IL

Price: 59.99 + FREE SHIPPING

 

 

Available Technology

Examples of technology that could assist in the classroom.

#2 Voice recognition WORD for computer processing

Location: Best Buy or www.bestbuy.comType: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition-Windows

Model: #N09-00048

Price: 199.99

Web Critiques

Education World

http://www.educationworld.com/- Has lesson plans, worksheets, awards/certificates, tips

for parents, articles about the subject areas.- Has been recently updated- Good website

Web Critiques (cont.)

Eslgold

http://www.eslgold.com/- Has recommended books for the beginner, intermediate, and

advanced writer- Has tips and strategies to use when writing- Has books, tips, strategies for reading, grammar, punctuation, and

etc.- Good website

Web Critique (cont.)

EnableMart (Technology for everyone)

http://www.enablemart.com/- has a variety of books, CDRoms for all the skill areas

- has movies for all skill areas (all are closed captioned)

- journals

- sell games in skill areas

- gives detailed description of each product

- can buy all on-line

- good website

Something to think about

“There is a brilliant child locked inside every student”

by: Marva Collins