Scaffolding+for+Success+Mini-course+Assignments+Fall+2016

//This page contains daily homework assignments from Dr. Montgomery's Scaffolding for Success Mini-course from Fall 2016.// toc

=10-13-16: Final Project Due=

a) Base your lesson on three culturally authentic texts. b) Your texts should include at least one classic print text, one popular print text, and one video c) Design a well-scaffolded lesson that includes appropriate pre-, during, and post-reading/listening/viewing activities. d) Your lesson should develop communication skills across all three modes (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational). e) Your lesson should include opportunities to develop interculturality and 21st century skills. f) Post your lesson outline and all accompanying materials (including links to texts) on this page. g) Here is a template to help you organize your lesson materials: h) Here is a sample of a completed template:
 * 1) Well-scaffolded, Culturally-infused Lesson or Project Due**

=10-6-16: Peer Review of Final Project Due=

a) Trade contact information with a colleague. b) Set a deadline for project completion. c) E-mail your project and accompanying materials to your colleague. d) Use this protocol to provide your colleague with feedback on their scaffolding: e) Submit a copy of your feedback to Dr. Montgomery via e-mail. f) Revise __your__ project based on your colleague's feedback.
 * 1) Review a colleague's final lesson plan and materials.**

=9-30-16: Scaffolding Presentational Communication=

a) Focus your activity on developing interculturality. b) Include opportunities for observation/noticing and personal reflection. c) Include opportunities for comparison/contrast. d) Include opportunities for critical interpretation. e) Include opportunities for stating, justifying, and defending a personal opinion. f) Bring a HARD COPY of your activity and materials to class.
 * 1) Prepare a well-scaffolded interpersonal communication activity in the target language.**


 * 2) Post your Pre-reading & During Reading Activities and materials on this page.**

=9-29-16: Scaffolding Interpersonal Communication=


 * 1) Prepare a well-scaffolded pre-reading activity**

a) Choose ONE of your printed texts. b) Select an interactive strategy for reading the text you selected. c) Develop a well-scaffolded pre-reading activity that:
 * **A**ctivates students' prior knowledge and experiences
 * **B**uilds background knowledge to prepare students for the content of the text
 * Conceptual
 * Cultural
 * Language Patterns (Grammar)
 * Vocabulary
 * **C**aptures students' attention and interest
 * **D**evelops schema to help students' brains organize information (preview and predict)
 * **E**stablishes a purpose for reading

d) The activity and accompanying materials should be in the target language. e) Bring a HARD COPY of your activity and materials to class.


 * 2) Create a well-scaffolded during reading activity**

a) The activity should support: b) The activity and accompanying materials should be in the target language. c) Bring a HARD COPY of your activity and materials to class.
 * **A**pply reading strategies
 * **B**reak up (scaffold) the text
 * **C**ritically process the content/meaning of the text (literally and in connection to students' personal lives)
 * **D**evelop interpersonal communication skills
 * **E**valuate comprehension

=9-28-16: Scaffolding Academic Language & Interculturality=


 * 1) Locate three, high quality, culturally authentic texts. **

a) Choose a topic. b) Locate culturally authentic texts regarding your topic.
 * Find one classic, printed text
 * Find one popular, printed text (blog post, magazine article, newspaper article, website)
 * Find one video
 * All texts should be in your target language
 * Bring the printed texts to class


 * 2) Determine the interactive reading/listening/viewing strategies you will use in preparation for developing reading/listening/viewing activities for your texts.**

a) Choose ONE of your printed texts. b) Select an interactive strategy for reading the text you selected. c) Come to class prepared to share your texts and the reading strategies you plan to use.

**9-27-16: Scaffolding Interpretive Communication**


 * 1) Explore these websites: [[file:Locating Evaluating & Selecting Culturally Authentic Texts.pdf]]**

a) Explore the websites on the first page. b) Read through the information on the second page. c) Complete the sheet on the third page.


 * 2) Study for the quiz over proficiency and scaffolding.**

a) Review these documents.







b) Review your notes from class. c) Be prepared to explain key differences in each proficiency level. d) Be prepared to define scaffolding. e) Be prepared to explain key principles of scaffolding as they relate to the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. f) Do NOT stress about this. If you were in class and paid attention, a brief review should prepare you adequately.


 * 3) Complete:** [[file:Course Photo Video Permission Form Span 671-SLAT 601 2016-2017.doc]] (if you didn't get one in class, I will bring it tomorrow).


 * 4) Choose a wiki user name. **

a) Choose a wiki user name. b) The name you choose will be publicly visible. c) Your posts will be associated with the name. d) So choose something professional. e) E-mail your selection to me.


 * 5) Join the LanguageLinks2006 Wiki **

a) Sign into Wikispaces with your username and password. b) Go to: **http://languagelinks2006.wikispaces.com/** c) Click // Join // in the upper, right-hand corner d) Type "378" in the box e) Click submit

=9-26-16: Scaffolding & Proficiency=

No homework - First day of class 
 * ** A **pply reading strategies
 * ** B **reak up (scaffold) the text
 * ** C **ritically process the content/meaning of the text
 * ** D **evelop interpersonal communication skills
 * ** E **valuate comprehension