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DVD Activities

Effective instructional techniques are discussed in the text Literacy for the 21st Century: Teaching Reading and Writing in Prekindergarten Through Grade 4, Second Edition, by Gail Tompkins. The accompanying DVD, Instructional Procedures: Scenes from the Compendium, shows experienced educators implementing these techniques in various classrooms. Use the text and DVD as well as the projects suggested in this module to become an effective literacy teacher.

Project 6.1: Word Walls (High-Frequency)

In the Word Walls (High-Frequency) section of the DVD, you will see a word wall used by first-grade students.

Project Overview:

Word walls are alphabetized collections of words posted in the classroom that children can refer to when they are reading and writing. Students also use word walls for word-study activities. The Word Walls (High-Frequency) section of the DVD has examples of the many uses for a word wall.

Directions:

  • Watch the Word Walls (High-Frequency) section of the DVD.
  • Visit a classroom in the primary grades. Note the use of the word wall in the classroom.

    Questions:



    This activity contains 4 questions.

    Question 1.
     
    To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

    End of Question 1


    Question 2.
     
    To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

    End of Question 2


    Question 3.
     
    To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

    End of Question 3


    Question 4.
     
    To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

    End of Question 4





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