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Ten Instructional Approaches That Matter for Adolescents Create Lessons that Include:Student Experiences:CollaborationStudents interact with a partner or small group to construct meaning, work on projects, and problem-solve. problem-solvingPair-share; group-workActive LearningStudents grow to understand through reading, discussing, writing, creating, and presenting projects to peers. Discussions: paired and groupJournalingPartner and group projectsStrategy applicationAnalysis of textsAnalytical essaysBook talksPresenting drams, Readers Theater, and multimedia projectsinterviewsTo view this presentation, first, turn up your volume and second, launch the self-running slide show.2

Ten Instructional Approaches That Matter for Adolescents Create Lessons that Include:Student Experiences:Social InteractionStudents talk to learn and create oral texts with a partner or a group, tapping into middle school learners talent for and love of chatting. pair-share; group discussionsComposition of Readers Theater scriptsPartner and group projects and presentationsBook clubsBook log discussionsLesson debriefingPeer coachingChoiceMiddle school readers crave choices and responsibility. Choice of books and other reading materials builds students investments in and commitment to learning. Independent readingInstructional readingProjects and presentationsBook talksWriting topicsTo view this presentation, first, turn up your volume and second, launch the self-running slide show.3

Ten Instructional Approaches That Matter for Adolescents Create Lessons that Include:Student Experiences:Multiple TextsStudents read diverse texts to gather a variety of perspectives on a topic. They also read varied texts when learning to improve their reading skill. Multiple texts for instructional readingMultiple resources for projects, such as magazines, interviews, books, internet, different genresClass libraries include diverse genres and a wide range of reading levelsStudent texts that always match their ability to comprehend the materialNegotiation Students discuss with their teacher and participate in decisions that affect their learning. Agreeing on behavior guidelines for independent and small group workAgreeing on the number of independent reading books completed each monthAgreeing on deadline dates for reading-related projectsTo view this presentation, first, turn up your volume and second, launch the self-running slide show.4

Create Lessons that Include:Student Experiences:RelevanceStudents link their reading and projects to their own lives and to community and world problems through active learning. Discussions of contemporary and historical issues, problems, and themes in reading to deepen knowledge of values, problem solving, decision-makingGathering diverse perspectives on a topic, theme, problem, etc., and linking these to their experiences and presentEngagementStudents feel motivated to read a variety of materials because they connect deeply to and comprehend each text.Reading to learn at their instructional levelChoice in independent readingChoice of reading-related projectsBook talks: graffiti wallsTo view this presentation, first, turn up your volume and second, launch the self-running slide show.5

Create Lessons that Include:Student Experiences:InquiryStudents pose relevant and thought-provoking questions that drive their reading, discussions, and journalingRaising questions about an issue, theme, and/or community/world problemQuestions drive reading and writingQuestions lead to designing meaningful projectsIndependenceStudents complete reading, writing, and presentations on their own. Teachers ensure that the choices offered for independent work meet the varied levels in their classes. Book talksIndependent readingChoice projectsJournal workTests, quizzesSelf-evaluation To view this presentation, first, turn up your volume and second, launch the self-running slide show.6

Seven Key Reading StrategiesActivate Prior KnowledgeDecide Whats Important in a TextSynthesize Information Draw Inferences During and After ReadingSelf-Monitor Comprehension Repair Faulty ComprehensionAsk QuestionsHow A Strategy-Based Curriculum InfluencesYour Teaching of ReadingModel through mini-lessons and during read- alouds, how these strategies work for youRecord mini-lessons on chart paper so students can refer to them again and againOffer opportunities for students to practice and discuss strategies using materials at their independent level. Group students for guided reading according to their needs. Presentations are a powerful communication medium.

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Two More Strategies to Consider Build VocabularyDevelop FluencyHow A Strategy-Based Curriculum InfluencesYour Teaching of ReadingReserve time for short, focused, one-on-one- reading conferences during which you can observe students reading and help them explore strategies that can help them comprehend confusing passages and words. Accept that for all readers, practicing and internalizing a strategy takes time.Presentations are a powerful communication medium.

8Discussion Supports Differentiation and Strategy Instruction Pair-share during and after a teacher Read- AloudProject planningBook log discussionsWritten discussions on class blogsBefore-, during-, and after-reading discussions

Seven Key Reading StrategiesActivate Prior KnowledgeDecide Whats Important in a TextSynthesize Information Draw Inferences During and After ReadingSelf-Monitor Comprehension Repair Faulty ComprehensionAsk Questionsto launch products, 9Discussion Supports Differentiation and Strategy Instruction Two More Strategies to ConsiderTwo More Strategies to ConsiderBuild VocabularyDevelop Fluencyto launch products, 10Students Role in Reader WorkshopAbide by the rules you helped developCome to class with materials for learning and be prepared to learnSettle into workshop quickly and give out journalsComplete warm-up activity quicklyListen to the review of the daily schedule and the read-aloudDiscussion Supports Differentiation and Strategy Instruction Pair-share during and after a teacher Read-AloudProject planningBook log discussionsWritten discussions on class blogsBefore-, during-, and after-reading discussions

to launch products, 11Students Role in Reader WorkshopComplete instructional readingCheck your independent reading contracts and notify the teacher of changesUse independent time productively by working independently, with a partner, or in a small groupMeet established deadlines for workneeds to the teacherDiscussion Supports Differentiation and Strategy Instruction Vocabulary and concept discussionSynthesis of ideas and themes among textsAsking and exploring essential questionsTeacher-led group book discussionsStudent-led group book discussions

to launch products, 12What Teachers Can NegotiateNumber of independent reading books each monthKinds of projects students will completeBehavior guidelines for independent workTime students need to complete assignmentsChoice assessment projectsRoutines: The Foundation ofA Successful WorkshopUsing the class libraryResponding to a cue to lower noise levelsChoosing independent reading booksUsing monthly independent reading contracts and book logsHanding our response journalsto launch products, 13What Teachers Can NegotiateIndependent, choice reading and/or instructional readingWorking on a project alone or with a partner or groupCompleting journal workPracticing an oral book talk or completing a written book review Working on writing that relates to the readingRoutines: The Foundation ofA Successful WorkshopParticipating in student-led discussionsFollowing homework guidelinesWorking independentlyAccessing help when the teacher is working with a group or individual to launch products, 14What Teachers Can NegotiateConferring with a peer partnerInterviewing another teacher whos knowledgeable on a specific topic Going to the library for materialsWorking on a computer in the classroomCompleting research for a projectStudents Role in Reader WorkshopAbide by the rules you helped developCome to class with materials for learning and be prepared to learnSettle into workshop quickly and give out journalsComplete warm-up activity quicklyListen to the review of the daily schedule and the read-aloudto launch products, 15Students Role in Reader WorkshopComplete instructional readingCheck your independent reading contracts and notify the teacher of changesUse independent time productively by working independently, with a partner, or in a small groupMeet established deadlines for workDo your share during collaborative timeCommunicate needs to the teacherWhat Teachers Can NegotiateNumber of independent reading books each monthKinds of projects students will completeBehavior guidelines for independent workTime students need to complete assignmentsChoice assessment projectsReading contractsDeadline dates for specific tasksWhat to work on while teacher meets with groupsWhat Students Can NegotiateIndependent, choice reading and/or instructional readingWorking on a project alone or with a partner or groupCompleting journal workPracticing an oral book talk or completing a written book review Working on writing that relates to the reading