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Hello Professor,
In kids' school, it's important for the community to get involved to make
learning better. Different tools can be used to help get the community involved
in the classroom. First, when parents and family join in classroom activities like
telling stories, doing art, or celebrating cultures, it helps everyone feel like they
belong and are connected. Local libraries, museums, and cultural centers can be
useful places to plan trips and bring in guest speakers. They can help kids learn
about different experiences and points of view. Working with local businesses
and professionals to have talks about careers or hands-on workshops helps kids
see how their learning applies to the real world and learn about different jobs.
Also, working with community groups like environmental groups or charities
gives kids a chance to do helpful projects, which helps them learn to care about
others and the community. Using technology, like video calls, lets us talk to
experts or community members who aren't here in person, but can still share
important information or show us things. By using these resources, teachers can
make a fun learning environment that goes beyond the classroom. This helps
kids grow in all areas and get ready to be involved in their community.
Hello Hope,
You made some good points about helping families improve their reading skills
at home. Working together, teachers and parents are very important for helping
students grow in all areas. Keeping track of a student's progress and figuring out
how they can get better, while making specific plans for them, shows that we
are working ahead to help them in the best way possible.
In addition, giving parents tools and tips helps them support their child's
learning at home. Suggestions for books and educational websites help parents
to be involved in their child's learning and help them do better in school.
You are correct to point out how important it is to be able to read fluently in
order to understand what you're reading. Being fluent helps readers to read
easily, understand and remember information better. By helping students
become better at speaking and reading easily, teachers help them do well in
school.
Week Five Discussion one
Hello Class and professor,
It is important to be professional when working with a teacher who gives harsh
and overly critical feedback. First, stay calm and focused on the goal of the
instructions instead of your own feelings. Respectfully listen to the experienced
teacher's ideas and show appreciation for their knowledge and insights. Show
that you are listening by saying back what the other person has said in your own
words. Also, show that you are open to learning from their experience.
It's important to talk in a way that gets the point across without being too mean
when giving feedback. This could mean arranging a one-on-one talk to talk about
how we like to communicate, or asking questions to make sure we understand
certain things. Also, make sure to create a helpful and positive learning
atmosphere for both students and teachers.
Set a good example by giving feedback in a helpful and understanding way, and
encouraging a culture of respect and working together. Support talking and
learning from each other, understanding that different perspectives make
teaching better. In the end, acting professional during difficult situations helps
create a good work atmosphere and makes it easier for everyone to work
together toward the same educational goals.
Week Five Discussion two
One good way to help readers who are having trouble is to have them read
the same thing many times. This is called "Repeated Reading. " In this strategy,
students keep reading a short passage over and over until they understand it
really well.
Carry out or put into action:
● Choose a short part of a book or a passage that is easy for the students to
read.
 ● Use your voice to convey the feelings and rhythm of the passage as you
read it.
● Ask the students to read the passage out loud and pay attention to reading
it correctly, smoothly, and with feeling.
● Give students feedback and support as they read the passage many times.
● Once students become more skilled at reading, provide them with more
difficult passages.
Assessment methods:
● Before starting, give students a short reading test to see how well they can
read and what they might need help with.
● Check how well students are doing by counting mistakes, reading speed,
and understanding during every time they read again.
● After students read something multiple times, check their understanding by
talking about it, writing about it, or asking them questions to see if they
understood it.
● Use tools like running records or fluency rubrics to see how well students
read out loud. Keep track of how they get better over time.
Customized Assistance: Change the amount of help and challenge in the readings
for each student depending on their needs and how they are doing.
Teachers can help kids who have trouble reading by using "Repeated Reading"
and checking how well they are doing regularly. This helps kids read better and
understand what they are reading.
Week six Discussion one
Hello class and professor,
A difficulty with reading can really affect how well students are able to write. First,
if someone doesn't read a lot, they might not know many words to use in their
writing. It has the potential to make their writing seem dull or too
effortless.Furthermore, without the experience of reading well-constructed
sentences in books, they may struggle to produce their own proficient sentences.
Reading helps you think carefully and understand different ideas better.
If students can't do this well, their writing might be hard to understand. Also, if
they don't read various types of writing, such as stories or essays, they might not
know how to write different things themselves. In order to address these issues,
we must support students in increasing their reading skills and comprehending
the material. This will help them to learn new words, create better sentences,
think more carefully, and write in various styles.
Week six Discussion two
Happy day,
Teachers can use these strategies to make a welcoming writing environment
where even students who don't like writing feel supported and encouraged to get
better at it and enjoy it.
● Give students the option to pick what they want to write about: This can
make them more interested and involved in their work. Letting people
write about things they like or have experienced can make writing more
fun. Also, letting students choose how they want to write can make them
feel more in control and interested in the assignment.
● Give positive feedback: Giving helpful and encouraging feedback is
important for getting hesitant writers to feel motivated. Teachers should
not only point out mistakes, but also recognize when students are doing a
good job and getting better. Giving students compliments and positive
feedback can make them feel more confident and good about themselves,
and make them more likely to join in writing activities.
● Use technology and different methods: Combining technology and different
ways of writing can make it more interesting and easier for students who
don't like to write. Using tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or digital
story apps can help students express themselves in different creative ways.
Also, when students can include pictures, videos, or recordings in their
writing assignments, it helps them to understand and relate to the material
better. It also lets them show off their special skills and hobbies.
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WEEK Seven Discussion 1
week 7 here we go,
ReadTheory https://readtheory.org/ is a website that helps students become
better readers. The website has many different readings on lots of topics and
types of writing. It also has questions to help you understand the readings better.
The questions are made to fit your own reading skills. As students read and
answer questions, the platform gives them harder stuff to read and answer as
they get better. ReadTheory also gives detailed reports on how well students are
doing and keeps track of their improvement over time. This is helpful for both
teachers and students. Teachers can use ReadTheory to give students reading and
comprehension practice. They can assign passages and exercises for homework or
class work. This helps students practice on their own and get feedback.

Vocabularycom, https://www.vocabulary.com/ is a website that helps students

get better at words with fun activities and personalized learning. The website has
lots of words with meanings, example sentences, and audio to help you say them
correctly. Students can look at lists of words, join in word games, and play
interactive activities to help them learn and use new words. Vocabularycom uses
a special way of learning that changes for each student. It looks at what the
student is good at and what they need to work on, so they can learn new words in
a focused way. In reading and writing class, teachers can use Vocabulary. com to
give students special word lists and activities that are made for how each student
learns. Students can practice and improve their vocabulary skills on their own,
which will help them be better at using language.
WEEK SEVEN DISCUSSION TWO
Hello class and professor,
In the beginning of school, using technology is really important for teaching kids in
K-3 how to read and write well. Interactive educational apps and software help
kids have fun while they learn how to read and write. It makes learning easier and
more enjoyable. For instance, "Starfall" is a popular website and app for young
kids. It has games and activities to help them learn about reading and writing.
Also, technology helps students learn in a way that is just right for them. Adaptive
learning programs such as "ABCmouse" and "Reading Eggs" change the lessons
and levels of difficulty according to how well students are doing. This helps them
get the right kind of help and keeps them challenged at the right level for their
skills. Additionally, "Book Creator" and other digital storytelling tools help kids to
be creative and improve their writing by making their own stories with words,
pictures, and recordings. These websites and apps help kids be creative and feel
more sure about their writing skills when they are young.
In K-3 classrooms, technology helps kids learn to read and write in fun and
personalized ways. This sets them up to be good readers and writers for life.
WEEK EIGHT DISCUSSION ONE
Hello class happy last week,
It's important to have classroom materials that include fairness and
different cultures so that all students feel included and respected. Educators can
help all students feel included and valued by including different perspectives,
cultures, and voices in what they teach. This helps make sure everyone feels like
they belong, no matter where they come from.
Using a variety of materials helps students find themselves in the lessons, making
them feel that their identities and experiences are important and recognized. It
helps students see different points of view and learn from others, so they can
understand and think carefully about things. In addition, it helps students be
ready to understand and get along with people from different cultures all around
the world.

Including fairness and respect for everyone in the classroom aligns with ethical
principles. This means making sure that everyone is treated equally and with
respect. It shows that they are committed to making sure every student has the
same chances to learn and do well, no matter who they are. Furthermore, it is the
job of teachers to make sure that all students feel safe, included, and supported
in the classroom.
● An example of one way to include fairness and differences in classroom
materials is to choose books with main characters from different
backgrounds and cultures. For example, instead of only having stories
about people from one group, teachers can use books that show different
kinds of people from different backgrounds. This helps students learn about
other cultures and challenge stereotypes. It also promotes empathy and
understanding for different points of view.
WEEK EIGHT DISCUSSION TWO
First, you could use many different kinds of books and things to read, like chapter
books, comics, and short stories, to meet the needs of all kinds of readers. Adding
things like audiobooks and e-books with interactive features can make reading
more fun and interesting. Teachers can also have students read the same books
over and over again to help them read faster and feel more sure of themselves.
Moreover, letting students pick their own books makes them feel more confident
and excited about reading. Encouraging reading out loud and showing how to
read smoothly can help people see how reading can be fun and helpful.
Furthermore, using activities like reading together or repeating after the reader
can help with understanding and reading smoothly. By using these methods,
teachers can help struggling readers to become more interested and better at
reading.
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