Literacy

**Expected Practice in Catholic Board Learning Plan: Guided Practice (e.g. Guided Instruction)**
"//We realized that effective science instruction has to provide a balance of open interaction with phenomena, carefully designed hands-on experiences, and the structured and intentional use of oral and written language. We saw the benefits to student learning when they documented and recorded the work of their investigations, posed questions, and thought about and clarified their ideas. We recognize the importance of working with others, sharing and debating ideas as well as communicating with many different audiences."// (Source: //The Essentials of Science and Literacy, A Guide for Teachers// by: Karen Worth, et al. 2009.)
 * Literacy in Science:**

www.dpcdsb-literacy.wikispaces.com
 * Dufferin-Peel's Literacy Wiki for Gr 7 & 8**

http://dpsecondaryliteracy.wikispaces.com/
 * Dufferin-Peel's Secondary Literacy Wiki**

@http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/literacy2/adolescent/visionofliteracy.html
 * The NEW Adolescent Literacy Guide is available on eduGAINS:**
 * and corresponding "ALERTS" (**//**Adolescent Literacy: Engaging Research and Teaching**//) --> //information articles that provide practical ideas for grades 7 to 12 literacy instruction// @http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/literacy2/adolescent/additionalresources.html

@http://literacycamp2013.wordpress.com/ Our resource for Leading Learning is "Intentional Interruption" by Katz and Dack --> great read around barriers to learning (making a "Permanent" change) and how to break these barriers!
 * Literacy Camp 2013: The Adolescent Literacy Guide and Leadership (Leading Learning in Adolescent Literacy)**
 * Science & Technology (Gr 7-12) Breakout Sessions:** All our work is posted on the Science Literacy Camp WordPress Page

@http://literacycamp.wordpress.com/
 * Literacy Camp 2012: FOSTERING CURIOSITY AND SUPPORTING DIALOGUE THAT MOVES THINKING**
 * Science & Technology (Gr 7-12) Breakout Sessions:** All our work is posted on the Science Literacy Camp WordPress Page

@http://openschoolnetwork.ca/2012/01/30/learning-conversations-classroom-talk/
 * Learning Conversations & Classroom Talk**

[|www.fisherandfrey.com]
 * Literacy Camp 2011:**
 * Fisher & Frey's Gradual Release of Responsibility**

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 * Guided Instruction in a Physics Class (Video):**

@http://www.youtube.com/user/fisherandfrey
 * Fisher and Frey's YouTube Channel:**
 * a variety of videos around "gradual release" - modeling, guided, etc. The video above (Guided Instruction in a Physics Class) is one example.

@http://www.fisherandfrey.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/pl-modeling.pdf
 * Article on Modeling**

[|http://books.heinemann.com/wordwise/#3]
 * Videos on Think Alouds:**
 * click on "Video Podcast" for chapter 3; examples include History, Science, English...

"How to Fold Foldables" **http://bit.ly/nqVXT** "Vocabulary Foldable Teacher Directions" **http://bit.ly/vXG5LR** Another Great Website with PowerPoint on Foldables: **http://bit.ly/rNXIY9**
 * Foldables**: http://foldables.wikispaces.com/

Have a look at some of the student made foldables summarizing learning in our grade 8 science classrooms:

@http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/01/09/digital-storytelling-embedded-tweets/
 * Bring Digital Storytelling to Life with Twitter**

@http://literacygainscamp.pbworks.com/w/page/28638075/Science @http://literacycamp2011.wordpress.com/
 * Literacy GAINS - Science Wiki & Blog (Literacy links to STSEs & Inquiry e.g. Think Alouds)**

@http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol3/308-video.aspx
 * Think-Aloud Strategy Aids Science Reading (with video)**

@http://www.teachervision.fen.com/skill-builder/problem-solving/48546.html @http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/de/resources/litgarden/thinkaloud.htm @http://www.tantasqua.org/superintendent/profdevelopment/etthinkalouds.html
 * Extra info on Think Alouds:**

http://www.edugains.ca/newsite/literacy2/index.html
 * Literacy GAINS:**

Resources available on Literacy GAINS related to science:
 * Cross-Curricular Materials: []
 * Think Literacy Library
 * Subject-Specific Literacy – Science & Technology Gr 7-10 []
 * Listening Guide
 * Media Literacy Guide
 * Critical Literacy Guide
 * Metacognition Guide
 * Periodic Table of Learning
 * TIPS 2.0 Lesson Template
 * Coaching for Literacy Gains []
 * Videos: Notetaking and Summarizing in Secondary Science, Lesson Study in Secondary, “Talk to the Text” strategy for dense text


 * ELL GAINS**
 * A World of Words: Enhancing Vocabulary Development for ELLs []
 * Classroom Dynamics – ELL Voices in the Classroom []
 * Includes supporting materials (e.g. checklist) on the left side navigation bar

OTHER
= = Lady Gaga's take on grammar: Bad Sentence: http://youtu.be/vwPJgJ2LzD4 = = = Me Read? And How! =

23 Top Tips for Boys Writing - Research
@http://motivatingboywriters.blogspot.com/2010/01/23-top-tips-for-boys-writing-research.html

= Writer/Artist Francis Manapul Talks About the Science of 'The Flash' = @http://voices.yahoo.com/writer-artist-francis-manapul-talks-science-10419297.html -the science in comic books!

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=The Difference Between Digital Literacy and Digital Fluency (Image)= @http://www.socialens.com/blog/2011/02/05/the-difference-between-digital-literacy-and-digital-fluency/

"The Joy of Books." A delightful short video. It will make your day. bit.ly/xyCT4X