“. . .experts read their respective texts quite
differently.”
Shanahan & Shanahan
UNDERSTANDING DISCIPLINARY LITERACY
Lisa Arneson and Pamela Hilleshiem Setz, CESA 5 Summer 2012
2 IN WISCONSIN. . .
. . .disciplinary literacy is defined as the confluence of content knowledge, experiences, and skills merged with the ability to read, write, listen, speak and think critically in a way that is meaningful within the context of a given field.
3THE FUTURE OF
WORK
WHY FOCUS ON DISCIPLINARY LITERACY IN CTE or Other Subjects?
YouTube: THE FUTURE OF WORKhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JNzAmWG2Fs&feature=related
4 WHY FOCUS ON DL ?
Small Group Discussion:Discuss 4-5 reasons WHY we should FOCUS on Disciplinary Literacy in CTE & other subjectsBe Prepared to introduce yourself & share 2 reasons with the group
5IF DL IS CRITICAL FOR STUDENT SUCCESS…
Click icon to add pictureWhat could
you do to
incorporate
more
literacy into
one unit or
one lesson
that you are
teaching?
6 SIMPLY PUT…
Disciplinary Literacy is applying authentic reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking skills in a meaningful way to your discipline!
7 AUTHENTIC… Authentic Reading and Writing
is reading/writing a variety of text for real purposes, most
like that which occurs in everyday life and are related
to your content area! See “State Supt’s Adolescent Literacy Plan”
Give an example of the types of reading & writing that PROFESSIONAL S in your field do in business and/or industry.
8 AUTHENTIC READING…
Is Meaningful, relevant, and useful;
Supports a print-rich environment;
Provides choice within a variety of forms and genres;
Focuses on communicating ideas or shared understandings;
Provides authentic meaning-making learning experiences.
9 AUTHENTIC WRITING …
Is Meaningful, relevant and useful;
Supports a print-rich environment;
Provides choice within a variety of forms and genres;
Understands/Applies the writing process;
Interacts with others in response to text.
“Popcorn” out 15-20 examples of authentic reading or writing that is done in your classroom and does NOT involve a text book.
10DESCRIBE EXAMPLES USED
IN YOUR FIELD…
AUTHENTIC Speaking/Listening Skills AUTHENTIC Language (Vocabulary)
Skills AUTHENTIC Critical Thinking Skills
www.criticalthinking.net
See HO: Components/Definitions of a Comprehensive K-12 Literacy Model & 21 Strategies/Tactics for Teaching Critical Thinking
Brainstorm Authenticexamples of how you apply these 3 areas in your classroom.Group #1 – S/L/LGroup #2-CT
11 YOUR READER’S PROFILE
What do your students SEE you read?What’s your DL look like?
12 TEACHING & LEARNING
Wisconsin’s has established “Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning”.. Are these similar to your belief statements?
1. Every student has the right to learn 2. Instruction must be rigorous & relevant 3. Assessment drives instruction 4. Learning is a collaborative responsibility 5. Students bring strengths & experiences to learning 6. Responsive environments engage learners
See Resource: Literacy in All Subjects,Page 13
13 WI FOUNDATIONS…
See
Resource:
Literacy in
All
Subjects,
Page 25
14 DL IS NOT “READING/ WRITING ACROSS THE CONTENT”
The following 3 factors make Disciplinary Literacy unique to what YOU teach :
Types of Text Text Features Text Structures
15 TYPES OF TEXT Narrative Text …tells about real incidents, must have a
clearly defined setting, characters, plot and point of view.
Expository Text…gives information about a specific topic.
Technical Text…explains a topic in detail using specific terminology related to the field.
Persuasive Text…convinces the reader of the validity of their opinion.
http://www.ehow.com/info_12033608_types-text-narrative-expository-technical-persuasive.html
A Text is ANYTHING students are asked to read, including articles, internet sites, books, textbooks, workbooks, magazines, journals, etc…
16 TEXT FEATURES Authors use text features to bring attention to
important details. Using text features make students more successful and efficient in their reading:
Fiction Features: Title , Chapter Index , Bold Print, Illustrations, Paragraphing, Dialogue, Continuous Text
Informational (Nonfiction) Features: Title , Table of Contents , Index, Photos, Captions, Diagrams, Glossary , Date line (periodicals), Bold Print , Headings, Sub-titles
www.cia.indiana.edu/files/ITRI_3_TF.pdf
17 TEXT STRUCTURE Text structure refers to the ways that authors organize
information in text. Recognizing the structure of content-area texts can help students focus attention on key concepts and relationships, anticipate what’s to come, and monitor their comprehension as they read.
Fiction: Story Elements, Characters, Setting, Problem/Solution, Plot
Informational (Non-fiction): Cause and Effect, Sequence, Problem/Solution, Description, Compare and Contrast
http://home.roadrunner.com/~EXCELLENCE1/Text%20Structure%20Text%20Features.htm
18 “PRE-TEACHING”
Looking at the textbook, workbook or another resources from a class you teach…
Describe the Text Features and Text Structures of your resource to a partner…How would you “pre-teach” your students to use this resource?
Be prepared to share your thoughts with the whole group.
19COLLEGE & CAREER
READINESS STANDARDS
• It is critical that CTE and other subjects KNOW the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading and Writing
A New Foundation for Student Success You Tube Video
See Resource: Literacy in All Subjects,
Page 60
20COMMON CORE STATE
STANDARDS…
“The CCSS insist that instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language be a shared responsibility within the school.”
www.corestandards.org
CCSS adopted by WI on June 2, 2010.
Stay 1 step ahead of the game…
21 CCSS - A NEW FOCUS…
• It is critical that CTE KNOW the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading and Writing and the Reading and Writing Standards for Literacy in Technical Subjects
• What are the key concepts of the standards for CTE & Other Subjects?
Jig Saw the standards:
Read your standard for grades 6-12 and summarize to the group.
Is there a component of the standards that is a surprise to you?
22 YOUR CHARGE IN DL…
Learn the Standards,
Apply the Standards, &
Assess the Standards in… Authentic Language and
Vocabulary Types of text to comprehend Ways of communicating in writing
23DPI GOOGLE SITE HAS
DL RESOURCES https://sites.google.com/a/dpi.wi.gov/wibitliteracy/
Sample: Wisconsin Business & Information Technology Disciplinary Literacy
B&IT Content Specific Texts and Other Resources
Business & Info Tech Vocabulary (Essential Terms)
Documents
Math Literacy Standards
Reading Literacy Standards
Writing Literacy Standards
24MIKE SCHMOKER IN
“FOCUS”
“If we choose to take just a few well-known, straight-forward actions, in every subject area, we can make swift, dramatic improvements in schools”. Mike Schmoker
25SCHMOKER’S CALL TO
ACTIONImprove Student Achievement with… Focused, coherent curriculum
(what we teach) Clear, Prioritized lessons
(how we teach) Purposeful reading and writing/
“authentic literacy” in every lesson
Conversation: Evaluate your department on these three points. Are they in place ?
26SUMMARY ACTIVITY:
NEXT STEPS
Reflecting back on one unit/ lesson you teach…
1. …Identify one way you could integrate more authentic reading, writing, speaking/ listening or language ?
2. …Identify one literacy CCSS you could concentrate more on.