540 Questions
Please answer the following questions one paragraph per answer one source for each

Week 1 DQ 1
How does literacy support learning in other disciplines? How is this reflected in the standards for New York State?

DQ 2
What role does literary non-fiction play in developing a deeper understanding of content outside of the language arts classroom? How can the teacher utilize it to improve literacy development?

Week 2 DQ 1
How does writing support a deeper understanding of concepts in all content areas? How is this reflected in the standards for Social Studies in New York State? Support your answer with information presented in the topic resource videos and in the standards themselves. (link to videos (1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoeh0r1Qe_k&list=PL913348FFD75155C6
Video (2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt_2jI010WU&list=PL913348FFD75155C6

DQ2
What disciplines could benefit the most from integrating reading and writing to enhance the lessons? How can a teacher provide ingenuity in the instruction of this area? Provide specific examples.

Week 3 DQ 1
In Think Alouds: Unpacking the Standards, Ms. Wessling talks about how the core focuses on the skills of learning. How will you focus on these skills in your classroom and how could you adapt the exemplar performance tasks for use in your classroom? What measures can be taken to ensure an appropriate learning experience for all students? Support your reasoning with valid sources.

DQ2
Explain the components of a proper literate environment and routines that enhance reading and writing instruction. What traditional or contemporary resources might you use to create a proper literate environment in your classroom?

Week 4 DQ 1
What is meant by quantitative and qualitative measures in the evaluation of a text for a lesson? Define and provide examples.

DQ2
How can the three-part model for measuring text complexity help you select \"just right\" books? Why is this important in all content areas?

Week 5 DQ1
How can diversity influence the reading and writing development of struggling students? How does language acquisition and literacy development relate?

DQ2
What improvements could you suggest to promote creativity and innovation in planning and delivering instruction through the use of current tools and resources?

Week 6 DQ1
Why would it be important for a content area teacher to know the reading and writing proficiencies and deficiencies of a student? What are good practices for this type of assessment and planning instruction?

DQ2
Describe the pros and cons of using formal and informal assessments to measure literacy in the content area classroom.