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  • Promising Practices Video's -"ELA Instruction at Work"

     

    Academic Discussions: Analyzing Complex Texts

    Lesson Objective

    Work in small groups to discuss a text

    Length

    8 minutes

    Questions to Consider

    • How does Ms. Groves support English Language Learners?
    • What are the benefits of using the "Talking Rocks" strategy?
    • How do students use talk moves in their discussions?

    Watch all the videos in this series:
    Engaging ELLs in Academic Conversations

    Why are Academic Discussions So Important for our ELLs?

    Common Core StandardsELA.SL.6.1a

    Academic discussion

    complex text

     

    A Reason to Read: Driving Deep Analysis

    Grades 9-12 / ELA / Case Studies
    Lesson Objective
    Apply knowledge of texts to create prototypes of people who push limits
    Length
    10 min
    Questions to Consider
    How does this assignment challenge students to apply their knowledge of texts?
    What kinds of case studies did Ms. Wessling choose to share with students?
    Why did Ms. Wessling adjust her plans mid-lesson?
    Common Core Standards
    ELA.RI.11-12.1, ELA.RI.11-12.7, ELA.SL.11-12.1a
    Deep analysis
    Deep Analysis
     

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