Blog for Engl. 486

Young Adult Literature In the 21 st Century • This book goes over the methods on how to teach, apply, and help students understand Literature. • Each chapter begins by surveying and discussing the genre (Romance, Humor, etc...) and then closes with strategies for teaching comprehension skills, vocab, and fluency based on that genre. Up to date on the influences of the 21 st century and using such genres such as Anime, manga, and graphic novels in teaching literature so students can relate and be interested in the text • It goes over how to teach Different types of fiction and non-fiction. • Examples: • Realistic • Romance, Humor, Sports • Mysteries, thrillers • Autobiographies, Biographies, Diaries, Memoirs. • Classics • Culture and pop Culture It also goes over what to expect before, during and after you teach it to your students and what you can do to help them keep interest and participate. ü Recreate a part of a play, for ex: by ...

"The standards establish guidelines for English language arts (ELA) as well as for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Because students must learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas, the standards promote the literacy skills and concepts required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines." Going off of this quotation, understanding and apply literacy is essential in everyday life for basic ways of communication to applying it in higher opportunities in the real world after college when starting a career. We notice that when certain ages hit grades 6, specificity comes into play. What this means is that teachers of all subjects must include ways to incorporate specific ways to read and write for that age level starting at 6-12th grade. This is where preparedness for life outside the classroom starts and is taken very seriously for someone who will go out and s...

Keys to Teaching Grammar to English Language Learner s “This book teaches the most common ESL grammar points in an accessible way through real ESL errors together with some suggested teaching techniques...” This book is to HELP teachers though trial and error. Identify common ESL grammar points and understand the details associated with each one Improve the ability to answer any grammar while in the “hot seat.” Anticipate common errors by grammar point, by first language, and by proficiency level. Develop more effective grammar/ language learning lessons. This book also contains information based on ESL errors, and accessible grammar explanation, vocab information, native language interference chart, and ideas for teaching the grammar points. I really enjoy the education and purpose behind one of the main reasons of ELL. People, immigrants, migrants, come here with their children to live better lives and ELL classes help improve communication skills within childre...

The common core standards rely on Literacy to make children, and young adults in the United States who attend public and private schools, to be contributing members of society by being articulate in their grammar and reading skills. In grades 1-3, the main focus on reading a story or fable is recounting what had happened in the text while they read it. This includes plot, describing characters on what they wore and their traits, and also describing settings and moods with the words used in the text. Grades 4-7 Mainly focus on theme, plot, and challenges/climax the characters faced in the story. They also focus on the structure of the story and tone of the setting within the stories. In grades 8-9, students work on determining the meaning of words and phrases that are being used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings. They also analyze the impact of their specific word choices on the meaning and tone of the story, and including analogies and/or allusions to other te...