Session I A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module
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Westward Movement/ Children’s Literature: Session I A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Facilitator: Sharon L. Carter Content Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D. Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Instructions • • • • Sign In Collect Materials Register for UNLV Credit Complete a “K-W-L” on “Pioneers” Pioneers What I Know What I Want to Know A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module What I Learned Agenda • • • • Welcome/Introduction Lecture: “Westward Expansion I” Break Lecture: “Teaching Reading through Historical Children’s Books” • Assignments A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Westward Expansion I Dr. DeAnna Beachley Dr. Michael Green Facilitator: Sharon L. Carter Content Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D. Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Facilitator: Sharon L. Carter Content Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D. Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Break A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Teaching Reading through Historical Children’s Books Dr. Christy Keeler Facilitator: Sharon L. Carter Content Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D. Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. Reading “An instance of reading affords the opportunity to learn reading, to learn about reading, and to learn through reading.” -Jerome Harst A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Thinking about Integrating Literacy Instruction • Always teach literacy skills • Always use cross-curricular standardsbased objectives tied • Seek active, reflective readers • Use high-interest content • Teach genre • Teach literacy before, during, and after reading A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Pre-Reading • Have a purpose • Prepare to read – Predict – Gather data – Confirm/dispel predictions • Access prior knowledge (e.g., brainstorming, K-W-L) A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Pre-Reading Example: Images • View primary source images or images from the book • Teacher-guided knowledge construction A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Pre-Reading Example: Images A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Pre-Reading Example: Vocabulary • Use direct instruction • Use note cards – – – – Write vocabulary words on board Students write words on note cards Students predict definitions As students identify words in context, they write the correct definition and draw a picture A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module During Reading • Read silently and aloud • Seek – Important ideas – Clarification • Teach – Note-taking – Questioning – Graphic organizers A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Feels: _________ _________ _________ _________ Says: _________ _________ _________ _________ Who Event A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module How Chores Pa Ma A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Laura Biographies Attribute Web Importance Behaviors Fears Person’s Name Appearance Feelings A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Feelings toward Him/Her First Choice Pro Second Choice Con Pro Third Choice Con Pro Con A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Interactive Frame Corps of Discovery Native Americans Needs/Goals Needs/Goals Interactions Outcomes A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Outcomes During Reading Example: Activities Modified from Colonial Williamsburg materials • Use “Then and Now” T-charts – Children’s jobs/manners/play – Common foods • Character journals • Character cut-outs A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module After Reading • Small group discussion first – Discuss notes, questions, quotes – Revisit predictions • Student control in whole group discussion • Assess – Cross-curricular skills and objectives – Use alternative assessment methods A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module After Reading Example: Assessment Options Modified from Colonial Williamsburg materials • New lyrics for a wellknown song • Skits/Role-plays/Reenactments • Living Tableaus • Historical freeze frames • Illustrated timeline • Posters, murals, pictures • Annotated maps • Student written tests • Collaborative Tests • Diary entries • Lists of important events • Charts/Graphic organizers • Newspaper articles • Retell booklets • “What if…?” paragraphs • Bulletin board displays • Recycle stories from pattern books A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module What will I be doing? • Teacher’s Guide Blogs • Patty Reed Ideas – – – – Use Oregon Trail Play “Pack the Wagon” Chautauqua Presentation Create Interactive Bulletin Boards A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Homework • Subscribe to podcasts – “Exploring America and Children’s Literature” – “Keeler’s Training Videos” • Email Dr. Keeler (christy@keelers.com) – Subject line: Name and grade • • • • Read (or listen to) texts (all and by grade) Review adjunct resources Review book blogs Optional: Begin reading Joy and Riley texts A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Westward Movement/ Children’s Literature: Session I A CCSD Teaching American History Grant Module Facilitator: Sharon L. Carter Content Scholars: Michael S. Green, Ph.D. and DeAnna Beachley, Ph.D. Content Pedagogy Scholar: Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D. (702.577.2331)
