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Module 2:  A Deeper Look at Purposeful Reading

Lessons are designed for educators wishing to increase their understanding of disciplinary literacy at their own pace.

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Lesson 2.1:  Introduction—What is Purposeful Reading?

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Lesson 2.2:  Disciplinary Literacy in Action—Purposeful Reading

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Lesson 2.3:  Strategies for Purposeful Reading in the Classroom

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Lesson 2.4:  Planning for Purposeful Reading in Your Classroom

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Lesson 2.5:  A Disciplinary Literacy Concept Map Revisited

Lesson 2:2:  Disciplinary Literacy in Action - Purposeful Reading

Task 1:  A Virtual Classroom Visit:  6th Grade Science

As you view the video of Katie Schaffer’s 6th grade science classroom, keep track of teacher and student actions during each part of the lesson in a graphic organizer similar to the one below.

Task 2:  A Virtual Classroom Visit:  6th Grade Mathematics

As you view the video of Christy Junkins’ 6th grade mathematics classroom, keep track of teacher and student actions during each part of the lesson in a graphic organizer similar to the one below.

Task 3:  Disciplinary Literacy Strategy--Here’s What, So What, Now What

As you reflect on the instruction in the videos, record your thoughts in writing using the Here’s What, So What, Now What writing structure.

• Here’s what I noticed about purposeful reading from watching the two videos:
• So what do these things matter in supporting student learning from text?
• Now what might be some next steps for these teachers in moving forward with purposeful reading instruction?

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