Strategy 28 Repetition and Innovation Madison Brown Mercedes

Strategy #28 Repetition and Innovation Madison Brown, Mercedes Enciso, Cynnea Schreibman and Savannah Spaulding

Agenda Objectives/Standards Hook Repetition and Innovation Explanation Stations Reflection Resources

Objectives Content Objectives: SWBAT apply repetition and innovation by writing a pyramid poem. Language Objectives: SWBAT create a pyramid poem using nouns, adjectives, and verbs.

Standards Content Objectives: CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 2. 1. A Use collective nouns (e. g. , group). CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 2. 5. A Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e. g. , describe foods that are spicy or juicy). CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 2. 5. B Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e. g. , toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e. g. , thin, slender, skinny, scrawny). CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 3. 3. A Choose words and phrases for effect. * Language Objectives:

Hook Name/Adjective/Motion Game Form a circle. Think of an adjective that describes you AND starts with the same letter as your first name (Marvelous Mercedes)and come up with a motion. The first person in the circle will announce their name and motion. The second person will repeat the first person’s name and motion, and then state their adjective and name with their motion. The third would then say the first name, the second, and so on.

What is Repetition and Innovation? Using a text in various ways, the teacher invites the class to explore a book multiple times, using different strategies each time It reinforces vocabulary and helps reading comprehension

Steps of Repetition and Innovation Choose a book that will sustain interest over time Explore the story structure Play with words Depending on the grade level Create an alternative text Create an innovation of the text

Pyramid Poem Example Crayons Bold and Bright Colors, Breaks, Melts There are so many colors I can choose any color of the rainbow By: Savannah

Stations 1. Choose a two-syllable noun 2. Stations a. Two Adjectives b. Three Verbs c. Two Sentences (one longer than the other) d. Publishing/Drawing

Reflection Turn and talk What are two strengths of repetition and innovation? What are two weaknesses? How can you see yourself using repetition and innovation in your future classroom?

Resources for Teachers http: //www. readinghorizons. com/blog/post/2012/04/ 11/esl-teaching-strategies-repetition http: //senorhoward. com/blog/2014/08/05/targetedrepetition/ https: //amberbarham. wordpress. com/2013/12/03/stud ent-literature-repetition-and-innovation/

References Heller, R. (1987). A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns. Westminster, London: Penguin Young Readers. Heller, R. (1989). Many Luscious Lollipops. Westminster, London: Penguin Young Readers. Heller, R. (1988). Kites Sail High. Westminster, London: Penguin Young Readers. Herrell, L. A. & Michael, J. (2016) 50 Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners. Pearson Education, Inc: Boston, MA.