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- 1. My Best Practice Lesson Narrative Theme and Feedback Integration
- 2. Lesson -In this lesson the students were tasked with writing a short narrative story using a theme. -examples - Ant and Grasshopper (be prepared) - Goat and the Fox ( Look before you leap)
- 3. Common Core 4.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts (Learning Targets) a. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. c. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example. also, because). d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. _I bring the reader into my story from the beginning by introducing the characters, setting, & problem. ___I use dialogue at the right places to help the reader. ___I use interesting details and dialogue to describe characters and events. ___My events are sequenced well, easy to follow ___I use transitional words/phrases to help connect the events and move the narrative/story along smoothly. ___My conclusion fits the narrative/story well and finishes the story, providing the reader with a sense of closure. ___I use good words and phrases, descriptive details, so that the reader can visualize what I am writing about. ___I have strong control over conventions (grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, language use, grade appropriate and domain specific vocabulary) for my grade level. ___I stretch my writing, trying more complex sentences.
- 4. School Culture At my school the culture is all about visual learning. know thy impact! Expert teachers are not wedded to specific teaching strategies focus on evaluating the effects they have on students, and adjust teaching methods accordingly. ~When teaching and learning are “visible” -it is clear what teachers are teaching and what the students are learning, student achievement increases Our best teachers are ourselves. Visual learning is to know what methods work and in order to find that teachers and students need feedback
- 5. Three types of Feedback Feedback 1) Task/Product novice level. “correct or incorrect” 2) Process proficient level. “comparing and contrasting” 3) Self regulating competent level “why is it this way” My school is a big feedback giver. getting Feedback is quick formative assessments
- 6. Narrative Theme and Feedback Integration Students write a story and provide feedback for one another. Heres a student who got feedback but did not use it.
- 7. 1st student continued student did not use the feedback provided so he did not achieve the objectives and standard. this student did not use his first assessment to help him. differentiation to help this student model story using their story map, use their story map as evidence for objectives have them use a familiar story to find the theme rewrite a story they know,
- 8. 2nd Student
- 9. 2nd Student Continued student used the feedback given and his story was flushed out, student was able to achieve the learning targets. This students assessment was very helpful. Extension student can expand the story, or give the student a certain theme to write about