RDG/570: Curriculum Const And Assmt: Reading And Lang Arts For SWk 8 -r Exceptional Learners*

Assignment Content

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   NOTE: Submit ONE PDF or Word file for this assignment.
   Complete the Integrated Reading Unit for Exceptional Learners* assignment.
   View the criteria in the grading rubric to ensure you meet the expectations for this assignment.
   SIGNATURE ASSIGNMENT TIPS:Yes, this is a READING unit. The first step is to decide upon the 4th grade text and the ONE 4th grade content area subject – mathematics OR science OR social studies – to integrate into the READING unit. Then, follow these assignment directions for what is required each step of the way: Integrated Reading Unit for Exceptional Learners*
   In terms of headings to use, here are headings for each of the 4 parts of the signature assignment file:
   IntroductionFor part 1, use each step of the assignment directions as a heading:
   1) A unit title that is demonstrative of the unit and captures the reader’s attention2) Justification of how this unit addresses the diverse needs of each specific exceptional learner identified above3) Introduction to the core book and a summary of how this unit integrates reading and writing strategies to support vocabulary, reading comprehension, fluency, and writing strategies4) Justification of why this is an elementary grade level appropriate unit of study and an explanation of the appropriateness of the book to the needs of the exceptional learners5) Description of the technology selected for the unitb. State standards covered in the unit – (remember to include standards for both ELA and your ONE selected subject area)
   Resource ToolkitFor part 2, follow APA format for an annotated bibliography. Here is a sample:APAAnnotatedBibliography.pdf
   Lesson PlansFor part 3, use the required lesson plan template to write the three detailed and original lesson plans using ideas from the course readings. The first step is to decide upon the 4th grade text and the ONE 4th grade content area subject – mathematics OR science OR social studies – to integrate into the READING unit.lesson_segment_template.docx
   ReflectionFor part 4, use 1-4 below for headings for the reflection.Solicit feedback from a practicing teacher concerning the following areas of your unit (consider seeking feedback during the required field experience for this course):1) Appropriateness of the unit and book for the grade level2) Appropriateness of the lesson procedures (content and instructional strategies) for the exceptional learners3) Potential for the students to achieve the objectives and meet the content standards4) Words of advice for designing and delivering integrated units
   After the feedback session, write a 350-word reflection that describes implications for professional development and growth based on the specific teacher feedback.
   

   Week 8 Signature Assignment : )

   Hello, everyone!It is time to begin the week 8 signature assignment! Make sure that you include all of the required components for the signature assignment in ONE Word file, turning the requirements into the headings of your assignment to make sure that you aren’t missing components. Please read through the assignment directions carefully, as the attachments included in the link in the assignment directions provide clear directions for the required components: unit introduction, resource toolkit, 3 literacy-focused lesson plans, and reflection.Again, the Integrated Reading Unit for Exceptional Learners* link provides specific requirements for each of the required components for the integrated reading unit. In addition, make sure to follow the required lesson plan template as you create the three reading lesson plans required for the unit; the required lesson plan template is provided on page 3 in the Integrated Reading Unit for Exceptional Learners* assignment directions. To begin to create the integrated reading unit, start with a 4th grade reading level text that integrates ONE content area subject. Then, the content area provides the vehicle for the reading instruction required for the integrated reading unit as READING INSTRUCTION is the focus of each of the three lessons that YOU create (finding lessons or handouts or worksheets online is not part of the signature assignment).For example, for the 3 lesson plans, I can connect a science to the text that is the focus of the unit with science vocabulary used for the before reading, during reading, after reading activities for vocabulary from the course readings. Then, I can connect science to another lesson that uses guided note taking and create a problem solution or other graphic organizer of some type. Finally, I can use science vocabulary with an annotated text activity and a summarizing graphic organizer along with sentence frames provided for the students to write a paragraph or students could write a story using the word wall words from the vocabulary lesson plan completing a graphic organizer for prereading, sentence starters to help students draft, a revising/editing checklist for peer interaction, and online publishing of some type. Use the course readings to integrate quality, best practice literacy instruction and assessment into each of the three lessons, following the required lesson plan template.It will be important to read all of the assignment directions carefully and to begin this assignment this week. Let me know as questions arise as you put together the signature assignment. You’ve got this! : )Submit your assignment as ONE PDF or Word file.Resources

   • Center for Writing Excellence
   • Reference and Citation Generator
   • Grammar and Writing Guides

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