MsArmstrong

Teaching Credential Candidate- CSUSM Middle Level Program

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always a valuable skill. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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My favorite quote from "Seeking a Balance" discusses reading as a humanitarian action. It claims, “reading anyone’s (person, character, author) mind is a step towards empathy.” Teaching students to step into somebody else's position and see things from a new perspective is

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picture for a child. This can make a difference for many students, especially those who have trouble memorizing concepts. Allowing them multiple avenues of where they obtain their information could really improve their comprehension. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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In the article, "Building Background Knowledge Through Reading," the authors introduce the idea of the "Quad Text Set." With this model, students should read a visual, informational, accessible, and target text. All of these different kinds of readings put together a whole

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discussions, they all willingly spoke. This creates so much more than just annotation tools. Teaching speaking and listening skills appeals to the whole child, and contributes to their success not only in school, but in society as a future adult. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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The article, "Under Discussion:Teaching Speaking and Listening" discusses something I saw at WPMS the other day. We were in a class where sixth graders led a socratic seminar about multiple topics. Although these youngsters did not have the most well thought out answers or..

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if the most basic levels of needs are not being met, then students cannot possibly learn more abstract concepts can be found in school. Secondly, student choice plays a huge part in their interest, so teachers should let all students choose their book. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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The article, "From Resistance to Reading" by Dr. Carrie Birmingham describes challenges that students with language barriers face daily when it comes to reading. Ultimately, I think it is most important for students to feel that they have the time and place to read, because...

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important, but not as important as comprehension and understanding. This student would benefit from more repeated readings, or echo or choral readings. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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The article, "Matching Interventions to Reading Needs" discusses how to help students who need specific assistance. This article reminds me of the student I am working with for my Case Study, because she told me that good readers are speedy readers. Clearly, rate of reading is

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In the article, "Classroom Voices" the author addresses students rising to the occasion. If I have learned anything in my experience, it is that nothing is "too hard" for students. With much excitement and maybe a little assistance, K-12 students can rise to any occasion.

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content-free routines that can be applied to any text." Instead, students should be taught in exactly the opposite way so that they can apply their scholastic knowledge of writing to all subjects, including those in the STEM fields. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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In the article, "Reading, Writing, and Thinking
Like a Scientist," the authors discuss the use of literacy in other school disciplines. They claim, "All too often, especially in high fidelity implementations of basal programs, reading and writing
strategies are taught as

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see themselves in these stories. More and more teachers are using material that is applicable to students' lives today, which makes all the difference in their learning experience. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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The article, "Critical Engagement with Middle Grades Reads:
Who Lives? Who Thrives? Who Tells Your Story?" discusses the lack of student engagement in literature and history in middle school. Many students find concepts in these classes challenging to grasp because they do not

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learning. This way, students can appeal to both their visual and kinesthetic learning styles, allowing a more wide variety of ways students can learn, understand, and grasp a concept. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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The article, "Reading About Real" discusses the significance of hands-on activities in science class and the reading or writing that should go along with it. I think it is imperative that all subject areas implement literacy standards in addition to different ways to act out

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education, therefore they do not know how to express themselves in the real world through reading and writing. This needs to change to better prepare our students for their future. #CSUSMMiddleLevel27

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The article, "Text-Based Writing Assignments
for College Readiness" discusses how writing in K-12 schools does not prepare students for their future. The research shows that student do not have ample opportunity to write in ways that require higher level thinking during their..