Schedule

This schedule is intended to give you an overview of the course. It is subject to change as each class is unique in its pace and path. Assignments and readings are listed on the dates that they are to be completed before class begins unless otherwise noted. To each class meeting, bring the syllabus and the assigned readings.
 * Tentative Course Calendar**

Bring syllabus to class || Bring RTL text to class Category 1 Application Share(3 people) || Category 1 Application Share(3 people) || Evaluate texts to determine if texts are appropriate (Insights into Text) || **Bring 1 or 2 content area books/texts to class – can relate to your Metcalf LP** Read RTL Part 1, Sec. 2-4 Category 1 Application Share(4 people) || Meet with partner to discuss instructional planning || Read BLL Chapter 4, Parts 1-7 Category 1 Application Share (3 people) || Workshop || Read BLL, Chapter 4, Parts 8-14 Category 1 Application Share (3 people) || Research LP templates, ideas for LP, Hunter method is posted- activities – bring to class next week to conference with partner. || Workshop || Category 1 Application Share (3 people) Read BLL Chapter 4, Parts 15-22 || Workshop || Category 1 Application Share (3 people) Read RTL Part 2, Sections 5-7 || Meet in Metcalf Lobby - 10:00a.m. || Meet in our regular classroom at 9:35a.m. || Meet in Metcalf Lobby - 10:00a.m. || Metcalf Reflection [] || Read BLL, Chapter 5, Parts 1-19 || Category 2 Application Share (3 people)
 * **DATE** || **TOPIC** || **Due Dates – Readings & Assignments** ||
 * Aug. 21 || Introductions to class and each other || Purchase required texts
 * Aug. 23 || What is literacy? || Read Chapter 1, Part 1, Broadening the Lens of Literacy (BLL)
 * Set up DropBox Account** ||
 * Aug. 28 || What is literacy? || Read Intro & Part 1, Sec. 1, The Right to Literacy (RTL)
 * Sign up for Choice Project dates on wiki.** ||
 * Aug. 30 || What is reading? || Read Chapter 1, Parts 2-5 (BLL) ||
 * Sept. 4 || What is text? || Read BLL, Chapter 3, Parts 1-7
 * Sept. 6 || Utilizing Text & Multiple Intelligences || Read BLL, Chapter 3, Parts 8-14
 * Sept. 11 || Adolescents & Literacy
 * Sept. 13 || Activating & Connecting
 * Sept. 18 || Activating & Connecting
 * Sept. 20 || Out of Class Workshop || Work on lesson plans/info for Content Area Teaching:
 * Sept. 25 || Activating & Connecting
 * Sept. 27 || Activating & Connecting
 * Oct. 2 || Metcalf – Content Area Teaching || **Conduct Lessons**
 * Oct. 4 || Metcalf – Content Area Teaching || **Conduct Lessons**
 * Oct. 9 || Metcalf – Content Area Teaching || **Conduct Lessons**
 * Oct. 11 || How do we activate and connect to learning?
 * Think of 1 or 2 questions to ask guest author next class.** || Category 1 Application Share (2 people) ||
 * Oct. 16 || Monitoring & Checking
 * Skype Guest speaker!**
 * Children's author Candace Fleming**
 * Oct. 18 || Consolidating & Reconnecting || Read BLL, Chapter 6, Parts 1-11
 * DUE: Content Area Teaching write-up is Due in Dropbox. Middle Level Majors post in LiveText and Dropbox.** ||
 * Oct. 23 || Consolidating & Reconnecting || ** Bring 6 different colored writing utensils, a pair of scissors and some clear tape. **

Read BLL, Chapter 6, Parts 12-19 Category 2 Application Share (4 people) || Category 2 Application Share (3 people) || Read BLL, Chapter 7, Parts 1-11 Category 2 Application Share (3 people) || Category 2 Application Share (3 people) || Category 2 Application Share (3 people) || Category 2 Application Share (3 people) one) Business/Technology/VA/Foreign Language/Family & Consumer Science Category 2 Application Share (3 people) Social Studies/Math/Science/ English/ Physical Education || Last in-class day || **Category 3** Application Share (12 people – no more than 5 min. each) ||
 * Oct. 25 || Technology & Literacy || Read BLL, Chapter 9
 * Oct. 30 || Extending & Reflecting || **Bring a No. 2 pencil.**
 * Nov. 1 || Extending & Reflecting || Read BLL, Chapter 7, Parts 12-20
 * Read and bring article: “Extending the School Day or School Year” in Course Readings **
 * Nov. 6 || Supporting Critical Thinking || Read BLL, Chapter 10, Parts 1-5 & RTL Part3, Section 9
 * Nov. 8 || Supporting Critical Thinking || Read BLL, Chapter 10, Parts 6-12 & RTL Part 3, Sections 10 & 12
 * Due: Literacy Investigation** ||
 * Nov. 13 || Literacy Beyond the Core Content Areas || Read BLL, Chapter 8
 * Due: Literacy Observations Write-up** ||
 * Nov. 15 || Literacy Beyond the Core Content Areas || Read BLL, Chapter 8
 * Nov. 20 || THANKSGIVING BREAK || NO CLASS ||
 * Nov. 22 || THANKSGIVING BREAK || NO CLASS ||
 * Nov. 27 || Literacy & Technology || **Category 3** Application Share (12 people – no more than 5 min. each) ||
 * Nov. 29 || Literacy & Technology
 * Dec. 4 ||  || **Choice Project 4 Due in Dropbox** ||
 * Dec. 6 ||  || **Final Due in Dropbox** ||