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RDG 420 Week 1 Individual Assignment
Reflection Paper
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RDG 420 Week 1 Individual Assignment Reflection Paper
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RDG 420 Week 1 Individual: Letter of
Introduction
RDG 420 Week 1 Individual: Letter of Introduction
Congratulations! You recently accepted a job at the local elementary
school teaching your preferred grade level. The grade level
department chair has asked you to prepare a written or oral
introduction to the other teachers on that grade level.
Write a 200- to 350-word letter of introduction or prepare a three- to
five-minute presentation for the staff that includes how you expect to
incorporate the following into teaching reading at your grade level:

Major theories of cognitive development
Main stages of literacy development
Integration of language arts into other content areas
Read-alouds
If you choose to do a presentation, consider using a presentation
medium other than Microsoft® PowerPoint®, the Technology
Resource Library located on the College of Education Resources page
lists some alternatives to Microsoft® PowerPoint®.
Submit your paper and presentation.
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Phonics Competency Pretest
RDG 420 Week 2 Individual Assignment Phonics Competency
Pretest
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RDG 420 Week 2 Individual: Phonics
Competency Pretest

RDG 420 Week 2 Individual: Phonics Competency Pretest
Access the University of Phoenix Material: Phonics Competency
Pretest.
Complete the assessment before accessing the University of Phoenix
Material: Phonics Competency Pretest Answer Key.
Write a response about this experience of no less than 350 words.
Reflect on how you performed on this assessment. What are your
strengths and what are some areas you need to strengthen? How does
this assessment relate to and inform your teaching of phonics?
Submit your response and a copy of the Phonics Competency
Assessment.
Format your response according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assignment.
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RDG 420 Week 2 Team Assignment: Reading
Fluency Assessment Tools

RDG 420 Week 2 Team Assignment: Reading Fluency Assessment
Tools
Complete the Reading Assessment Tool worksheet.
Reading Assessment Tools
Identify three reading assessment tools for each of the following areas
and complete the chart.
Fluency
Assessment Target grade level Whole group/small group/
individual student Meets needs of diverse learners Cost Pros
& Cons Reference
Vocabulary
& Cons Reference
Phonemic Awareness

& Cons Reference
Phonics
& Cons Reference
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RDG 420 Week 2 Team Assignment:
Vocabulary Mini-Lessons
RDG 420 Week 2 Team Assignment: Vocabulary Mini-Lessons
Develop two mini-lessons on vocabulary. One of those mini-lessons
must reinforce morphemic or contextual analysis of vocabulary.
Develop a 10- to 15-minute vocabulary mini-lesson. Agree on the
grade level that you will create the mini-lesson for.
Identify the academic standards relevant for that grade level and
vocabulary for each state represented by your Learning Team
members.

Identify the assessment tools that you would use to evaluate student
understanding of the vocabulary and the effectiveness of the mini-
lesson.
Develop another 10- to 15-minute vocabulary mini-lesson that
reinforces morphemic and contextual analysis.
Identify the assessment tools that you would use to evaluate student
understanding of the vocabulary and the effectiveness of the mini-
lesson.
Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation of your mini-lessons and the
assessment tools. You may choose to use a presentation medium other
than Microsoft® PowerPoint®.
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Integrated Unit Graphic Organizer
RDG 420 Week 3 Individual Assignment Integrated Unit Graphic
Organizer
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RDG 420 Week 3 Individual: Depth of
Knowledge
RDG 420 Week 3 Individual: Depth of Knowledge
Access the WeTeach NYC “Depth of Knowledge” page.
Watch the “Introduction to Depth of Knowledge” video.
Open “Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels” on the WeTeach NYC
Depth of Knowledge page.
Choose a grade level expository text from an additional academic
source of your choosing.
Determine the key ideas of the text.
Identify academic vocabulary in the text.
Develop a series of six text-dependent questions, using Webb’s Depth
of Knowledge Levels. Consider how Depth of Knowledge supports
close reading. You must have at least one question from each of the
four levels.
Submit the passage, the vocabulary list, and the Depth of Knowledge
text-dependent questions.
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RDG 420 Week 3 Team Assignment: Reading
Comprehension Lesson Plans
RDG 420 Week 3 Team Assignment: Reading Comprehension
Lesson Plans
Review Ch. 8 and 11 of Literacy for the 21st Century as a point of
reference.
Develop two formal lesson plans: one in guided reading and one in
shared reading.
Focus on reading comprehension strategies in each lesson plan.
Include the following in your lesson plans:
 Grade level
 Learning objectives
 Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
 Materials used
 Instructional plan (must be fully described)
 Assessment
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RDG 420 Week 4 Individual:6+1 Trait® Mini-
Lessons

RDG 420 Week 4 Individual: 6+1 Trait® Mini-Lessons
Read the “6+1 Trait® Definitions” developed by Education
Northwest.
Review Ch. 3 of Teaching Writing.
Read “Mini-lesson madness” and “The Trait Lady Speaks Up” on this
week’s Electronic Reserve Readings page.
Develop a mini-lesson for each 6 +1 Trait® of writing based on a
piece of children’s literature. Mini-lessons should focus on a single
point and can be taught in a whole group setting, small group setting,
or with individual students.
Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation of the 6 +1 Trait® mini-lessons.
Use Microsoft® PowerPoint® or other presentation software
approved by your instructor. Include the following:
Title slide
One slide for the selected 6 +1 Trait®
Mini-lesson for the selected 6 +1 Trait®
The teaching point the mini-lesson focuses on
The grade level for which the mini-lesson is intended
The setting for which the mini-lesson is intended
The intended length of the mini-lesson
Conclusion slide
References slide
Format your references according to APA guidelines.
Include speaker notes.

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Directed Reading Thinking Activity
RDG 420 Week 4 Individual Assignment Directed Reading Thinking
Activity
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RDG 420 Week 4 Team Assignment: Webquest
RDG 420 Week 4 Team Assignment: Webquest
Access the WebQuest.org website.
Read the “What is a WebQuest?” section.
Select and read the “Creating WebQuests” section.

Review the “QuestGarden” and the “Other Online Authoring
Systems” sections.
Select one of the sample WebQuests in the “QuestGarden” section.
Click and read through the different sections.
Answer the following question: How might webquests be used for
differentiation of learning?
Use one of the authoring tools such as QuestGarden to create a
webquest as a team. Your webquest should address reading and
writing across the content areas, differentiated tasks for students with
learning challenges, advanced students, and student learning.
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Classroom Observation Reflection
RDG 420 Week 5 Individual Assignment Classroom Observation
Reflection
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Integrated Reading Unit
RDG 420 Week 5 Individual Assignment Integrated Reading Unit
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RDG 420 Week 5 Individual: Integrated
Reading Unit
RDG 420 Week 5 Individual: Integrated Reading Unit
Complete the Signature Assignment: Integrated Reading Unit*.
Integrated Reading Unit

Design a two-week reading unit for an identified elementary grade
level that concentrates on a core book or an author, incorporates
appropriate technology, and integrates one of the following major
subject areas: mathematics, science, social studies, the arts (visual and
performing), physical education, or health education. The reading unit
consists of four sections: unit introduction, resources toolkit, lesson
planning, and reflection. You will develop five lesson plans for this
unit. Use APA formatting.
Each lesson plan should include the following:
Unit Introduction
Unit Statement and Rationale:
A unit title that is demonstrative of the unit and captures the reader’s
attention
Introduction to the core book or author and a summary of how this
unit integrates reading and writing strategies and literary elements
Justification of why this is an elementary grade-level appropriate unit
of study and an explanation of the appropriateness of the book or
author to the grade level
State standards covered in the unit
Resources Toolkit: An annotated bibliography of 10 books and
resources that support your unit
The books and resources should include three targeted for teacher use
and seven targeted for student and parent use.
At least five of your resources should be multimedia materials,
including web-based resources.
Each annotation should begin with the reference. All annotations
should be in alphabetical order.

Each annotation should be block indented and explicitly connect the
selected book or resource to the unit in three to five sentences.
When selecting your resources, be mindful of the diversity of your
learners, including varied reading levels.
Use APA formatting.
Lesson Planning
Develop five lesson plans, each integrating reading with one content
area, using the “Reading Integration Lesson Plan Format.”
Lesson plans must include reading and writing components
(phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and
writing), as well as literary elements (setting, plot, characters,
conflict, theme).
Reflection
Solicit feedback from a practicing teacher concerning the following
areas of your unit (option: seek feedback during the required field
experience for this course):
Appropriateness of the unit and book/author for the grade level
Appropriateness of the lesson procedures (content and instructional
strategies) for the grade level
Potential for the students to achieve the objectives and meet the
content standards
Words of advice for designing and delivering integrated units
After the feedback session, write a 350-word reflection that describes
implications for professional development and growth based on the
specific teacher feedback.
Reading Integration Lesson Plan Format
Central Focus of Lesson: Select state reading standard(s) for your
identified elementary grade level and the standard(s) for the integrated
academic content area (e.g., mathematics, science). Based on the
selected standards, describe the focus of the topic in this lesson plan.

Day (within the unit)
Length
Other content area(s) integrated into lesson
Reading/writing areas to be addressed
Literary element(s) to be addressed
Technology integration (assistive technology)
Learning Objectives: Develop learning objectives for the 45-minute
lesson based on the criteria below:
Are specific, measurable, and observable
State what students will know and be able to do
Align to state standards
Are grade-level and content-area appropriate
Materials: Identify and provide as appropriate the materials and
instructional resources needed for the teacher and students. Resources
may include technology, handouts, guest speakers, etc. Describe how
the materials support and enhance the lesson.
Instructional approach: Provide a detailed outline of the lesson based
on the following:
Set the stage for learning
Lesson delivery and guided practice
Closure
Independent practice
Lesson Assessments: Design a formative assessment for each lesson
and a summative assessment for the entire unit.
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RDG 420 Week 5 Individual: Teaching
Reflection Paper
RDG 420 Week 5 Individual: Teaching Reflection Paper
Select one lesson you developed for this course and teach it to
students in a grade-appropriate classroom (if permitted, at your field
experience placement site).
Reflect on your experience in My Time Log, including revisions that
you would make to the lesson based on the experience.
Write a 350- to 700-word reflection or create an 8- to 10-slide
presentation summarizing your observations.
Include the following:
How the teacher organizes for instruction
What teaching method theory is being used
Examples of effective teaching practices
The nature of the print environment and if you would consider it
print-rich
If the students appear to be active learners
What has influenced the teacher’s organization for literacy instruction
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