Objectives for Exam Professor in Balanced Literacy in the Middle School:
Ø The learner will demonstrate an understanding of the
basic activities included in a balanced literacy model and basic concepts related to balanced literacy by answering 8 of 10
multiple choice questions contained in an Exam Professor drill sheet correctly
Ø The leaner will analyze, evaluate, and apply concepts
from balanced literacy by addressing situations posed in 3 of 5 open -ended questions posed in an Exam Professor exam correctly.
Objectives for Our Story in Balanced Literacy in the Middle School:
Ø The learner will create a timeline/professional portfolio
using Our Story to document learning throughout the course by telling the story through weekly personal reflection accompanied
by photos/videos as appropriate.
Ø The learner will complete an icebreaker activity with
a fellow classmate during the first week of class by creating an interview through Our Story, responding to a partner’s
interview questions, and then sharing the experience as well as the results through the story section of Our Story.
Objectives for Wetpaint in Balanced Literacy in the Middle School:
Ø The learner will collaboratively create, using Wetpaint
with a small group of 3-4 students, 3mini-lessons that can be taught within the reading workshop portion of a balanced literacy
classroom.
Ø The learner will, using Wetpaint collaboratively in
a group of 3-4, create 3 mini-lessons that can be taught within the writing workshop portion of a balanced literacy classroom.
Objectives for Wetpaint in Balanced Literacy in the Middle School:
Ø The learner will collaboratively create, using Wetpaint
with a small group of 3-4 students, 3mini-lessons that can be taught within the reading workshop portion of a balanced literacy
classroom.
Ø The learner will, using Wetpaint collaboratively in
a group of 3-4, create 3 mini-lessons that can be taught within the writing workshop portion of a balanced literacy classroom.