Weekly+Agenda

ED 5510 Agenda August 30, 2011 I.

=I. Introductions= =II. Review of Syllabus & Agenda= = III. Lecture/Discussion = = IV. Writing Prompt = // Think about a person who taught you something. Was it something personal or professional? A skill or a life lesson? Write about the experience. // Share a piece of your writing.
 * sign up for presentations
 * e-mail list (wikispace)
 * Cambourne’s 8 Conditions for Literacy Learning
 * A Balanced Literacy Program
 * The Reading Process
 * Writing to Read

=V. Reading of mentor text=
 * “popcorn reading” of __Thank You, Mr. Falker__
 * find a part that “moves you” (reaction)
 * copy a sentence or two from that part
 * respond to it in writing
 * share
 * examine writer’s craft in that piece
 * envision using the craft in your writing

A 15-minute break at appropriate time.