May 6, 2024-Lesson 1- Diagnostic Tests- What are Your literacy Skills?

  • May 6, 2024-Lesson 1- Diagnostic Tests- What are Your literacy Skills?

    Overall Expectations:

    • demonstrate the ability to read and respond to a variety of texts;
    •     use knowledge of writing forms and the connections between form, audience, and purpose,
    to write summaries, information paragraphs, opinion pieces

    Specific Expectation:

    • demonstrate the ability to read independently for personal, school-related, and career-related
    purposes
    •     construct a series of paragraphs, clearly stating an opinion in the opening paragraph and
    supporting it in subsequent paragraphs with clear, sufficient, and convincing reasons

    Learning Goals:

    Today you will:
    •     Understand the requirements of the course
    •     Begin to create your Portfolio
    •     Complete a diagnostic test based on OSSLT reading, writing, and grammar.

    • Learning Journal/ Portfolio Wiki

      One important aspect of this course is your learning Journal. In this Journal, you will keep copies of all your written work and the reading tasks you complete. Your teacher will let you know when to add something to your Journal. 

      Your Journal should have the following sections:

      Vocabulary- new words and their definitions 

      Written work- Opinion Pieces, Summaries, News Articles, Informational texts

      Responses to Readings - Short and extended answers 

      Self Reflections 

      Overview: Throughout the course, you will be asked to review and update several pieces of work. Keep the updates work in a separate section. 

      Be sure to add your name, date, lesson number, and assignment title to all your work. 

      Format.

      If you are taking this class In-person, you will be expected to produce a physical  Portfolio. You may keep typed copies of your work on your computer but should be prepared to print and submit your work when asked. 


      If you are taking the class online, you may use this Wiki to store your work. This Wiki allows you to upload documents, as well as to take notes, record videos, and audio responses, as well as to add links. I will have access to your Wiki throughout the course.


      If you would prefer to keep your Portfolio in a folder on your computer or use another program, please discuss this with your teacher to ensure that she approves of this method.


    • EXIT CARD: THIS IS ESSENTIAL FEEDBACK Assignment

      Please answer the EXIT CARD questions with full sentences before you exit the Zoom/Moodle Session.

      It is very important feedback to HELP ME plan each class, and also to HELP YOU if you are having any difficulty with your learning.