8. Text-dependent Questions
Demonstration
What does the word “surfaced”
mean in this text? Why do you
think the authors chose this
word? (page 3 of Courage
section.)
9. Text-dependent Questions
Demonstration
The text begins with: There once
was a curious bird who
wondered, What can a small bird
be? Why do you think the
authors chose to begin the text
with this question?
10. Text-dependent Questions
Demonstration
What is the meaning of “courage”
and how does Tortoise
demonstrate “courage” in this
text?
11. Text-dependent Questions
Demonstration
What evidence is there that shows
Bird is wondering, “What can a
small bird be?” and working on a
solution?
12. Evidenced-Based Answers
Text-based evidence facilitates rich and
rigorous evidence-based discussions and
writing through specific, thought-provoking
questions about common texts (including,
when applicable, illustrations, charts,
diagrams, audio/visual, and media).
18. Question Standard(s) Addressed
What does the word surfaced mean in L.6.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and
this text? Why do you think the authors multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade
chose this word? 8 reading and content, choose flexibly from a range
of strategies.
a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or
phrase.
The text begins with: There once was a RL.6.5
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene,
curious bird who wondered, What can a or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and
small bird be? Why do you think the contributes to the development of the theme,
authors chose to begin the text with this setting, or plot.
question?
What is the meaning of courage? How RL.6.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as
does Tortoise demonstrate courage in they are used in a text, including figurative and
this text? connotative meanings; analyze the impact of
specific word choices on meaning and tone.
RL.6.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how
it is conveyed through particular details; provide a
summary of the text distinct from personal opinions
or judgments.
19. Question Standard(s) Addressed
What evidence is there that shows Bird RL.6.3
is wondering, “What can a small bird Describe how a particular story’s or
be?” and working on a solution? dramas plot unfolds in a series of
episodes as well as how the characters
respond or change as the plot moves
toward a resolution.
What evidence shows that the crows are RL.6.1
bullying the Tortoise? What is Bird’s Cite textual evidence to support analysis
response? of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text.
What words or phrases does the author RL.6.5
choose to persuade you that the crows Analyze how a particular sentence,
are bullies? chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the
overall structure of a text and contributes
to the development of the theme, setting,
or plot.
21. A Guide to Creating Text-Dependent
Questions for Close Analytic Reading
This resource is on the wiki. Use it to guide
your thinking as you write questions.
http://si2012ela.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/Guide-to-Creating-Questions-
23. Responsiveness to Instruction
• NC DPI has identified RtI
as a research-based
school improvement
model and provides
support to district and
school implementation
through professional
development, technical
assistance, and coaching.
24. Team Initiated
Problem Identify
Solving (TIPS) Problems
Model (Define & Clarify)
Evaluate &
Revise Develop
Hypothesis
At each stage of the
Action Plan
Collect problem solving
& Use process, the team’s
Data use of data is critical
to inform decision-
making.
Develop & Discuss &
Implement Select
Action Plan Solutions
(Newton et al, 2009)
Problem Solving
Meeting Foundations
25. Team Initiated
Problem Identify
Solving (TIPS) Problems
Model (Define & Clarify)
Evaluate &
Revise Develop
Hypothesis
The
Action Plan
next step is to use Collect
this information about & Use
the problem to develop Data
a hypothesis about
why the team
Develop & Discuss &
thinks it exists. Select
Implement
Action Plan Solutions
(Newton et al, 2009)
Problem Solving
Meeting Foundations
26. Team Initiated
Problem Identify
Solving (TIPS) Problems
Model (Define & Clarify)
Evaluate &
Revise Develop
Hypothesis
Action Plan
Collect
Teams should look & Use
for solutions that will Data
reduce or eliminate the
problem, while
Develop & Discuss &
addressing the reason
Implement Select
the problem exists.
Action Plan Solutions
(Newton et al, 2009)
Problem Solving
Meeting Foundations
27. Team Initiated
Problem Identify
Solving (TIPS) Problems
Model (Define & Clarify)
Once the team has
Evaluate &
selected theDevelop they
solutions
Revise
believe will be most effective,
Hypothesis
Action Plan the team will develop an action
Collect
plan to put those solutions in
& Use
place, including details for
Data
how the solutions will be
implemented
Develop & Discuss &
Implement Select
Action Plan Solutions
(Newton et al, 2009)
Problem Solving
Meeting Foundations
28. Team Initiated
Problem Identify
Solving (TIPS) The team meets
Problems evaluate the action
again to
Model (Define & Clarify)
plan and revise as
necessary, based on the data
Evaluate & collected during
Revise Develop
the implementation of
Hypothesis
Action Plan the plan.
Collect
& Use
Data
Develop & Discuss &
Implement Select
Action Plan Solutions
(Newton et al, 2009)
Problem Solving
Meeting Foundations
29. • How does this content area
prepare students to be
future ready? (Green)
• How does this area
connect to other content
areas? (Pink)
• What are the implications
for meeting the needs of all
learners as related to this
content area? (Yellow)
1) Defining text-based questions 2) Demonstration of text-based questions using model text 3) Matching and Sorting Activity: Examples and non-examples Connection to standards Features of high quality questions 4) Time to practice
Handout: Participants will go to the Wiki to read the article. This text is an excerpt from a blog posted by achievethecore and given to us by Kelly G.
Read section: Deep reading through text-based questions, or “Another area where I went astray” Read paragraphs 1 & 2. With a partner, determine how Hank defines text-dependent questions.
Read paragraphs 3 (and bulleted list) and discuss the features of a text-dependent question.
Read section: Deep reading through text-based questions, or “Another area where I went astray” Read paragraph 4.
Read section: Reflection is the heart of our practice. Read paragraphs 5 & 6.
Ask participants to reread the first section, “Courage”.
What did you and your partner do in order to answer these questions. Think about why these are examples of text-dependent questions. Meaning of surfaced from context: He came up to the surface of the water after being in a whirlpool. The word surfaced gives the reader a visual image of the tortoise – it gives a location in the water. The question serves to frame the text. The section answers the question in regards to courage.
What did you and your partner do in order to answer these questions. Think about why these are examples of text-dependent questions. Meaning of surfaced from context: He came up to the surface of the water after being in a whirlpool. The word surfaced gives the reader a visual image of the tortoise – it gives a location in the water. The question serves to frame the text. The section answers the question in regards to courage.
Focus your discussion on why these are good text-dependent questions. Meaning of courage from context: Bird greeted Tortoise as he came ashore, “You were so brave !” Turtle demonstrates courage by deciding not to let the bullies stop him “I won’t,” said Tortoise. “Not this time.” Without hesitation he climbed into the hat and pushed off. He cut across the currents until he felt sand between his claws. “I sure showed those crows, didn’t I?” The literal answer is that the text says he wondered, “What can a small bird be?” Then, he helped Tortoise to be brave and courageous, and the wink at the end of this section acknowledges that he understands how he can help others demonstrate courage.
Focus your discussion on why these are good text-dependent questions. Meaning of courage from context: Bird greeted Tortoise as he came ashore, “You were so brave !” Turtle demonstrates courage by deciding not to let the bullies stop him “I won’t,” said Tortoise. “Not this time.” Without hesitation he climbed into the hat and pushed off. He cut across the currents until he felt sand between his claws. “I sure showed those crows, didn’t I?” The literal answer is that the text says he wondered, “What can a small bird be?” Then, he helped Tortoise to be brave and courageous, and the wink at the end of this section acknowledges that he understands how he can help others demonstrate courage.
You just had a rich discussion with your partner using evidence from the text. Students may need support in order to have these kinds of discussions. Some of our graphic organizers may be helpful. This is what we want our students to do. This is the year of evidence! Use the synthesis document as an example.
Beyond just “right there” questions. Making a claim about what they have read based upon the text (not connections) and finding evidence to support their thinking in the text. We need to teach students how to make inferences and how to build knowledge based on textual evidence.
Examples of text-dependent questions and non-examples.
If you can answer the question without having read the text, it is not a text-dependent question. Perhaps we begin by asking them to sort questions by example and non-example, based upon what they have learned so far? These slides may not be necessary – we may only need an answer slide. If you are teaching the Standards, realize that these questions do not align.
Matching questions to standards = Answer slide
Matching questions to standards = Answer slide
You can use the yellow cards as a guide or the participant notes. Refer to participant notes for how to create text dependent questions. Participants will write their questions in the participant notes. This is the third piece of the puzzle. You have selected your text, chosen vocabulary, and now you are writing questions. Remember, you can write text dependent questions about your vocabulary terms. As in any good reverse engineering or “backward design” process, teachers should start by identifying the key insights they want students to understand from the text – keeping one eye on the major points being made is crucial for fashioning an overarching set of successful questions and critical for creating an appropriate culminating assignment. For BIRD: What evidence is there that shows Bird is wondering, “What can a small bird be?” and working on a solution?
Responsiveness to Instruction (RtI) is a multi-tiered framework which promotes school improvement through engaging, high quality instruction for all students. Instead of confronting deficiencies in students to be fixed, the purpose of RtI is to facilitate a process for ensuring that all students succeed. Problem: Difference between expected/desired outcome and current outcome Problem identification: Finding a difference & determining if it is significant enough to require action now Problem solving: Figuring out how to eliminate or reduce difference (Newton et al, 2009)
Have participants take Tips card out of packet and keep readily available on their tabe/desk each click will prompt a bubble with more explanation, beginning with the center (Collect and use Data) TIPS is a problem solving model that is similar to other iterative evaluative processes. It provides a structure for collaborative improvement so that individuals time is valued and focused. The TIPS process was designed to improve team decision-making about school-wide challenges, the steps of the process are just as effective when used informally by a teacher problem-solving in the classroom. OR by us as we attempt to guide the ELD summer institute. Decision making is aided by access to data, but still relies on experience and observation. Data-based decision-making is integral to the TIPS process, and so is located in the center of the graphic. 07/03/12
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Preparing for Facilitative Team Time – Create Linoit link for each session. Lino links will be found on ELA Wiki Linoit to post responses – 3 different stickies As you participate in the workshop over these two days, please keep these questions in mind to help address the overall theme of the institute: “Addressing Student Needs in an Era of New Content Standards.” Maiden http://linoit.com/users/mullinshe/canvases/Maiden West Stokes http://linoit.com/users/mullinshe/canvases/West%20Stokes Croatan http://linoit.com/users/mullinshe/canvases/Croatan JH Rose http://linoit.com/users/mullinshe/canvases/JH%20Rose San Lee http://linoit.com/users/mullinshe/canvases/San%20Lee