PPT-Reading literary and other challenging texts: Accessing meaning, appreciation and exploitation

Caroline Wilton and Suzanne Graham with thanks too to Robert Woore What are the issues with reading Learners do not use strategies very effectively for dealing with comprehension be it target language input Macaro 2011 written texts Ofsted 2011 spoken recordings even by Year 12 Graham et al 2008 2011. 4. , 2014 . Sponge. . You have been chosen to describe your school in a brochure that will be given to students who live across the country. Assume that your reader . knows . nothing about your city or school. . American Literature. English III. Obama’s Inaugural Speech, 2009. “We remain a young nation, but in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.”. AO1: . Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression. . AO1. Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology, and coherent, accurate written expression. . ’. t teach ‘literature’. What can be done about it?. Dr. Rob Waring. Notre Dame Seishin University. LiberLIT. , February 18, 2012. Meiji . Gakuin. University, Tokyo. Why teach / use literature?. Timothy Shanahan. University of Illinois at Chicago. www.shanahanonliteracy.com. Common Core ELA Shifts. Complex Text. Close Reading. . Informational Text. Disciplinary Literacy . . Writing from Sources. OGM: . R. aise achievement and narrow gaps…. Road Block: comprehension difficulties restrict students’ attainment (often leading to detours). Cruise control on the interstate: simplified texts cause students to rely on ‘mindless driving’. . Timothy Shanahan. University of Illinois at Chicago. www.shanahanonliteracy.com. CCSS shifts . attention . to . skills in the context of reading complex text. Past . standards specified cognitive skills to . . You have been chosen to describe your school in a brochure that will be given to students who live across the country. Assume that your reader . knows . nothing about your city or school. . Write a paragraph(6-8 sentences) addressing . Repartee. Working with a partner, write down what you think the definition for this word could be. . Key Word:. Repartee. – The ability to make witty replies and remarks. It is often a key component of both Shakespearean and Restoration Comedy. . Take out your student planner and write down the following homework assignment:. On a sheet of paper, head it correctly and title it “Literary Elements.”. Write and define the following terms from your Study Guide: (will be checked for a grade!!!). The skills we are going to work on while reading some of the stories in this collection are . Making connections between two different texts . (in our situation, they are texts by the same author, and they are intended to be read together – however, these skills can be used even when those things aren’t the case). To improve standards of reading across school.. Aims: . To embed a culture of reading across school.. To promote reading for pleasure.. To implement further opportunity for children to improve their fluency and comprehension.. 1-and Career-Readiness Standards for English Language ArtsThe following pages contain the skill progressions found in the West Virginia College-and Career Readiness Standards for English language arts As mental health issues are becoming . increasingly significant, . as a department we are keen to ensure that you remain informed about our text choices so that you are able to discuss any pastoral concerns with us. In doing so we can introduce these topics early to ensure vulnerable students have the opportunity to discuss their concerns prior to the study of an individual text..