EDLC 632 Literacy Instruction for Grades PK-8

The candidate will focus on supporting a range of learners (English language learners, and students who speak language varieties other than mainstream English) with instructional approaches teaching strategies in literacy, differentiated instruction, and literacy assessment.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, there will be two Discussions throughout the course. The purpose of the discussions is to generate interaction among each candidate regarding relevant and current course topics. The topic of the discussions: 1) What Teachers Should Know About Reading Instruction and 2) The Seven Teaching Principles. For each Discussion, the candidate is required to submit one thread of 450–500 words. The candidate must submit two replies of 150-200 words each. Sources cited in Discussions must be formatted in the current APA format. (CLO: A, B)

Writing Assignment Guide (WAG) Assignments (4)

The candidate will design a unit plan for a K-8 classroom. The candidate must use guidance from the Sedita textbook for each of the four different Writing Assignment Guide (WAG) assignments that focus on: using mentor texts, the writing routine, using text structure, and using a text source. There is a unit plan template for each assignment. The assignment must include a references page in APA format. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Journal Article Critique Assignment

The candidate will select one peer-reviewed journal article that focus on one of the following topics: the importance of reading, reading comprehension strategies for fiction or nonfiction text, importance of teaching writing or literacy issues in elementary or middle schools. The review must be 3-4-pages, double-spaced, and include a current-APA formatted title page and reference page. The candidate’s selected article must be current (no more than five years old) and must relate specifically to the selected language arts topic and include an introduction, summary, analysis, conclusion, personal reaction, and application to a biblical worldview. The critique must include two references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLO: A, C, D, E)

Pre-edTPA Practice Task 2 Assignment

Each candidate will complete the Pre-edTPA Practice Task 2 Assignment. As part of the licensure process, the candidate will be required to complete Practice Task 2 for the candidate’s particular licensure area. The candidate will review a video submission based on the candidate’s level and content area and then complete and upload the required template. The candidate’s commentary should be at least 4 single-spaced pages, including prompts, and must not exceed 6 pages. [SPE commentary should be 5-8 pages] (CLO: A, C, E)

Writing Framework Video Presentation Assignment

The candidate will use evidence-based practices applicable to the five strands of the Writing Rope from the Sedita textbook, current journal articles, and other resources related to the selected strand to design a media presentation using PowerPoint. The video presentation will consist of an introductory slide, 4-5 minutes of relevant content, and references at the end (current APA). (CLO: A, C, E)

Evaluating Writing Instruction Assignment

The candidate will reflect on what they have learned throughout the course and demonstrate their learning of the Sedita textbook. The candidate will demonstrate their learning by evaluating effective writing instruction strategies for each of the five Writing Rope Strands in a K-8 classroom: critical thinking, syntax, text structure, writing craft, and transcription. Throughout the assignment other areas of language arts will be embedded. The candidate will integrate the five strands into writing tasks, a lesson plan, visual representations, syntactic awareness, and a mini lesson. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Textbook material for the assigned Modules: Weeks. Each quiz will be open-book, contain 10 multiple-choice questions, and have a one-hour time limit. The candidate may take each Chapter Quiz up to three times during this time limit and at one sitting. The highest scoring attempt will count. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Interactive Activity Plan Assignment

Candidates will design an original, interactive classroom activity for a PreK-8 grade level that integrates writing, reading, vocabulary, and one additional subject area (e.g., science, math, social studies, or the arts). The purpose of the activity is to create a learning experience that connects these components in an engaging and motivating way. The plan must be supported by at least one scholarly or peer-reviewed article and a reference to the Bible. Submit the activity plan in a Microsoft Word document, with the exception of the product. The complete product must be submitted entirely and be the candidate’s own work.