Thursday, October 23, 2008

Chapter 4 Real Rigor: Connecting Students with Accessible Text

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  1. lastNovember 5, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Throughout reading this chapter I had a hard time understanding how I could use this in math class. I understand where it would work great in science and social studies but I have a hard time with math. With this math program there isn't a lot of reading. The only way I can think of to use this is if I find an article about the topic we are discussing. We could read it in class. If anyone can think of any other ways please let me know.

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  2. PBJNovember 7, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    Accessible text is such a buzz word right now. I see more and more books being published with difficult concepts at lower ability reading levels. I liked the idea of providing text sets to classroom teachers. Tovani likened a text set to a genre collection that you might find in an elementary classroom. I would like to do this for content area classroom teachers by checking out books for them to use in their classrooms. Using these more accessible texts students are able to build their knowledge and fluency.
    I am disappointed that the text did not make any mention of the library. I'm biased, but know that I have the tools and ability to pull together a variety of resources at various levels. The library should have at least been mentioned:(

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  3. pfaffNovember 17, 2008 at 5:27 AM

    I agree with you, Beth, and the use of the media specialist. I think we often forget how much information and resources you have. My next unit is mechanical energy and I can see the possibilities of a text set with that unit. However, I have a difficult time trying to determine how I could use a text set in my classroom for other units. For example, I just completed a unit on scientific measurement and density. What sort of materials would I include? When would my students use them? Usually in a 43 minute class period, every available minute is used for lab, group work and class discussion.

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  4. PBJNovember 17, 2008 at 6:23 AM

    I know Pam -- there isn't any down time in the classroom to send someone off into a corner and tell them to "explore" the books in the box. I've given books to teachers to display. For example, when Tad was working on his Ancient Civilization unit I gave him a bunch of books to display. Did students pick them up and look? I don't know. They were available. It's a first step.

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  5. Miss SommersNovember 17, 2008 at 6:42 AM

    Just like Michelle, I had a hard time relating this to music. There are different things to have them do but we play every song together. This is a group class. It wouldn't be right to have someone go to the other side of the room and practice the music or even something easier. It's kind of like having a student go and get an easier book but read it out loud so everyone can see them struggle. When I do my solo unit, I give students music according to there level. Maybe this is how I can connect it...

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  6. AnonymousNovember 24, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    I really like this new math program, however, I do think the books are a bit advanced for some kids. The books have a lot of reading in them and the kids get discouraged because of it. I also feel like we are so rushed for time in math that it would be hard to bring in some extra reading material on the topic we are working with. This goes back to not having enough time...

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