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Culture of Literacy
Building a Culture of Literacy in the 5-8 Classroom
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Understanding by Design (UbD) | an instructional planning process that begins with the end in mind |
| Literacy | one's ability to read, write, speak, and problem-solve at levels of proficiency necessary to function as 21st Century citizens in the work place, as family members and in society |
| Standards-Based Instruction | high quality instruction based on content and goals where students are active learners |
| Culture of Literacy | a classroom environment emmersed in literacy strategies |
| Differentiated Instruction (DI) | an instructional philosophy that ensures that students learn in a way that meets their individual needs |
| Collaboration | a style of interaction in which two or more professionals work together toward a common goal |
| Project-Based Learning (PBL) | students work in teams to experience and explore relevant, real-world problems, questions, issues and challenges |
| Instructional Guides | models of quality instructional design that include authentic performance or project-based assessments with accompanying rubrics (Teach 21) |
| Writing Roadmap | instructional technology tool to allow practice and gauge student progress in writing |
| TechSteps | instructional assessment tool to gauge student progress in technology skills |
| 21st Century Learning | a system redesign focused on rigorous content and 21st century skills taught and assessed through engaging and relevant processes that prepares all students to succeed in the global competitive society of the 21st century |
| Formative Assessment | ongoing assessment of student learning used to guide future instruction |
| Scientifically-Based Research Strategies | instructional strategies that are proven scientifically to be successful and work |