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Leadership Pathway The Juicy Language of Text Grades K– 5 Winter 2017

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 The Week at a Glance Day Monday Ideas 8: 30 a. m. – 5: 00 p. m. Focus and Coherence Tuesday Rigor Observing the Standards and Shifts Adaptations for Struggling Learners 8: 30 a. m. – 4: 30 p. m. Wednesday 8: 30 a. m. – 4: 30 p. m. Thursday 8: 30 a. m. – 4: 30 p. m. Friday 8: 30 a. m. – 2: 30 p. m. The Foundation Components of an Effective Literacy Program Building Knowledge and Vocabulary The Juicy Language of Text Organizational Systems and Structures

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Objectives and Agenda Objectives: Participants will be able to • Determine the role of syntax in complex text • Closely read and dissect text at the sentence level with Juicy Sentences • Observe and analyze instruction for evidence of standards and shifts Agenda: I. Opening II. Naming the Challenge III. Deconstructing Juicy Sentences IV. Instructional Video Observation V. Coaching Practice 4

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Norms That Support Our Learning • Take responsibility for yourself as a learner. • Honor timeframes (start, end, activity). • Be an active and hands-on learner. • Use technology to enhance learning. • Strive for equity of voice. • Contribute to a learning environment in which it is “safe to not know. ”

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore Watch the video and note… What challenges does complex text present for educators? What does she recommend to address the challenges? What resonates most with you about her message? ✧ ✧ ✧

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Language Standards Knowledge of Language: 4. 3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: 4. 4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a variety of strategies. 4. 5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. 4. 6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain -specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e. g. , quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e. g. , wildlife, conservation, and endangered, when discussing animal preservation).

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Putting It Together Syntax Juicy Sentence Read the text. Read annotate the article. Craft your own definition of What makes a sentence juicy? syntax based on what you read. What instructional opportunities does the juicy sentence provide?

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Let’s Practice… Over a thousand years ago on the shores of Onondaga Lake, in present-day central New York, democracy was born. 1. Copy the sentence. 2. Write, “I think this sentence means __________. ” 3. Write other things that you notice. 4. Write a new sentence mimicking the author’s structure.

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THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Example of Grade 2 Juicy Sentence Work An old, slow tortoise like Mzee can never protect Owen the way a fierce mother hippo could. “I think this sentence means that Mzee can never protect Owen, but they will always stay together. ” I notice that there are: commas, adjectives, _____ My young, hungry, playful dogs are at my medem house.

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THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Observing for Standards and Shifts Standards: RI. 5. 1, RI. 5. 3, RI. 5. 4, W. 5. 9 b, SL. 5. 1 Prepare: • Look up the standard(s). Capture Evidence: • What standards are being taught? • Is the instruction addressing the intended standards? • Where do you see evidence of each of the shifts? • What questions are used? • Where do you see students struggling?

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 After the Observation Step 1 Start with the Standards. • What standards are being taught? • Is the instruction addressing the intended standard?

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 After the Observation Step 2 The Shifts and Questioning Review evidence. • Where do you see evidence of each of the shifts? • What questions are used? • Where do you see students struggling? • Did you see opportunities for Juicy Sentence work? What are the highest-leverage areas of development for this teacher?

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THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Coaching Role Play: Purpose and Process The objective of this activity is to give leaders practice coaching a teacher on standards- and shifts-alignment in the context of an authentic classroom situation. Get Ready (4 min. ) Pair Up (2 min. ) Role Play & Feedback #1 (11 min. ) Role Play & Feedback #2 (11 min. )

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Coaching Role Play The objective of this activity is to give leaders a chance to practice coaching a teacher on standards- and shifts-alignment in the context of an authentic classroom situation. 4 minutes—Everybody Gets Ready ➢ Identify your goals for this coaching session. ➢What do you want the teacher to know and be able to try as a result of this interaction? ➢ Draft entry question(s), clarifying questions, and probing questions. ➢ Draft key learning and next steps you want the teacher to walk away ready to try. 2 minutes—Pair Up ➢ Choose a partner. ➢ Identify who will go first. ➢ Role Play #1 shares goals and the level of “heat” you’d like to practice coaching.

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Role Play #1— 5 Minutes

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Role Play #1—Reflect and Feedback 1 minute—Each role writes reflections of effectiveness of coaching conversation from their point of view. 2 minutes—Identify What Worked –Coach first ➢ Start with stating your goal(s) for the discussion and 1– 2 moves you made that supported that goal. ➢ Share 1– 2 other pluses that you can identify. –Teacher ➢ Share 1– 2 moves that the coach made that deepened your understanding. 2 minutes—Identify Suggestions for Improvement –Coach first ➢ Share 1– 2 things you’d like to do differently or improve. –Teacher ➢ Share 1– 2 things the coach should consider to strengthen practice.

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Transition to Role Play #2 Review preparation notes. Share coaching goals and the level of “heat” you’d like to practice coaching.

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Role Play #2— 5 Minutes

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Role Play #2—Reflect and Feedback 1 minute—Each role writes reflections of effectiveness of coaching conversation from their point of view. 2 minutes—Identify What Worked –Coach first ➢ Start with stating your goal(s) for the discussion and 1– 2 moves you made that supported that goal. ➢ Share 1– 2 other pluses that you can identify. –Teacher ➢ Share 1– 2 moves that the coach made that deepened your understanding of Focus. 2 minutes—Identify Suggestions for Improvement –Coach first ➢ Share 1– 2 things you’d like to do differently or improve. –Teacher ➢ Share 1– 2 things the coach should consider to strengthen practice.

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Quiet Reflection Think about your ability to coach others on the standards and the shifts in ELA. – Based on your learning in this session and on your role, what do you now intend to do? – For example: • Your own learning and skill development • Professional development for others • Instructional planning • Observation, feedback, and supervision practices

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 After the Observation

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THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Reference List Slide Source 6 https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=STFTX 7 Ui. Bz 0 8 William Cobbett, A Grammar of the English Language in a Series of Letters: Intended for the Use of Schools and of Young Persons in General, but More Especially for the Use of Soldiers, Sailors, Apprentices, and Plough-Boys, 1818 9 https: //www. engageny. org/resource/grade-4 -ela-module-1 a-unit-1 14– 16 http: //commoncore. americaachieves. org/module/2

THE JUICY LANGUAGE OF TEXT GRADES K– 5 Image Credits Slide 1: Shutterstock/70473535 Slide 6: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=STFTX 7 Ui. Bz 0 Slide 9: https: //commons. wikimedia. org/wiki/File: Onondaga_lake_skyline. jpg Slide 12: https: //pixabay. com/en/coffee-cup-coffee-break-holiday-393836/ Slides 14– 16: http: //commoncore. americaachieves. org/module/2 Slides 20, 22, 23: https: //pixabay. com/en/personal-silhouettes-human-1264695/ Slide 26: https: //pixabay. com/en/team-unity-celebration-dance-150149/ Slide 27: https: //pixabay. com/en/be-behold-being-hands-holding-1362324/ Slide 28: https: //www. flickr. com/photos/danielvoyager/3514492637/