Ruth Vassar

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Good night everyone! Thanks for a great PD study!! #HCPSRead

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A5). In order to have our Ss transfer these questions, signposts and strategies, I believe we need to use them on a consistent basis and have them practice them as much as possible and/or needed. #HCPSRead

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A4). It helps us guide our Ss to be independent thinkers, critical readers, and text analyzers. It helps us teach them that they can’t believe everything they read as truth. #HCPSRead

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Personally I look at NF differently. NF texts require more analysis than I was ever taught as a S and this training has given me so many tools to help my Ss dg deeper to increase their understanding of these texts #HCPSRead

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I like the Poster strategy. It allows my Ss to use their creative skills and they can focus on their thinking rather than “did I spell that right?” or “does my writing make sense?” Especially helpful for my ESE and BL readers #HCPSRead

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It is so important for Ss to talk about their thinking and share with peers. Can possibly confirm their thinking or clear up misconceptions #HCPSRead

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Ruth Vassar 4th grade Seminole Heights elementary ELA #HCPSRead

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F/U week 6...we have been using contrasts and contradictions when reading an article about mandatory school uniforms. They were very successful in analyzing the different points of view! #HCPSRead

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A5) making sure text and strategies work well together will allow Ss to actively read, discuss, and comprehend their text. #HCPSRead

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A4) it connects to many of our language standards. Standards such as temporal and signal words. #HCPSRead

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A3) I like this GO to help Ss organize their thoughts which helps scaffold. They can record their thoughts and be creative as well. #HCPSRead

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A2) T must listen to Ss as they work. We need to give them chances to implement what we have modeled, take a back seat and let them discuss while we listen. #HCPSRead

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A1). My aha was thinking differently about strategies...look at them as processes and then make our thinking visible. #HCPSRead

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Follow upWeek 5. The piece my Ss have really responded well to is big question 1 “ what surprised me?” ALL of my Ss, especially my ESE, love to share their thinking and feel very successful. #HCPSRead

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Good night Everyone. Gotta make up for lost sleep.....stayed up to watch the Rays beat the A’s last night!!!! Go Rays!!!! #HCPSRead

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A5- I feel challenged (and empowered) to add these strategies to my ELA instruction more frequently and to make it a very natural process that my students participate in. #HCPSRead

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A4- Allows our vocab instruction time be authentic for our Ss. Rather than blindly choosing vocab, we can help the Ss break through the word “barriers” and make them “gateways”. #HCPSRead

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Acknowledging quoted words helps Ss with our LAFS by helping their understanding of point of view, fact/opinion, compare/contrast, making inferences, etc. These standards are built upon each year. #HCPSRead

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A2-Number and Stats signposthelps Ss visualize a situation, problem or scene and how makes them wonder why the author includes the info. It also generates the most conversation and questions amongst Ss. #HCPSRead

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A1-discussion allows T to listen in to what the Ss are talking about, gather information on their aha’s , confirm and/or clarify their thinking, etc. Also, Ss can learn from each other in ways that we as Ts cannot fathom sometimes. #HCPSRead