Making Inferences with Implicit vs. Explicit Text
If one is interested in developing this essential skill of differentiating between implicit and explicit text, while utilizing 21st Century Learning Skills, this course may be what you're looking for.
Brian Dalton
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5.0
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4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
". . . Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings." -Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) I love searching for the connotative or "unsaid" meaning in words and phrases. That's why in many of my lessons, I incorporate music to search for deeper meanings in the written word. This aspect is the basis for this course, Making Inferences with Implicit vs. Explicit Text. The basic premise is that I wrote nine short fictional narrative texts. However, they are very ambiguous, encouraging the student to critically think about what may be going on (i.e what's said explicitly as opposed to what may be implied.) After the nine texts, there are three video clips from games I've played and recorded. The students apply their critical thinking skills in the same manner as the narrative text process, but they are listening and viewing as opposed to just reading. Note: Two of the video clips come from games that are rated M (for Mature). However, I’ve edited these clips down to simple and short narratives, which do not have language, fighting, etc. A cool component included (if the student wishes to do so) is an editable link to a shared OneNote page. Here the student can add some of their inferences from the activities. OneNote is a phenomenal Microsoft interactive application, which allows for collaboration and much more. This course is taught in 4 separate sessions. Session 1 -Understanding Text Notes -Ruby Tides Text and Graphic Organizer Activity -Four in the Morning Text and Graphic Organizer Activity Session 2 -Something Lurks Text and Graphic Organizer Activity -Jenny’s Pillow Text and Graphic Organizer Activity -Acquiescence Text and Graphic Organizer Activity Session 3 -The Ocean Text and Graphic Organizer Activity -Dad Text and Graphic Organizer Activity -Maple Road Text and Graphic Organizer Activity -My Room Text and Graphic Organizer Activity Session 4 -My Name is Daniel Video and Graphic Organizer Activity -Tim’s Mistake Video and Graphic Organizer Activity -Simon’s Call Video and Graphic Organizer Activity -Formative Assessment Background Knowledge and Materials Needed -an open mind -a willingness to learn new concepts -the ability to write in complete sentences -notebook, paper, writing utensil Note: I can also send the graphic organizers and writing templates to your email as an attachment.
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Joined January, 2017
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
With 30 years of teaching experience, I've certainly put in the work. I'm an educator who likes to be teach in unique and at times, unique methods. This way I can teach the students, but keep their interest levels peaked, as well. Many of my sessions go off the well-worn path of what one may expect from a typical unit or lesson of study. I create and conduct some "out there" ideas; but it's these type of ideas that grasp my student's attention and invigorate their motivation and passion for learning. Most of my creations/courses focus on 21st Century Skills our students will need to succeed.
On a fun and personal note, I'm also an Ironman triathlete who races for children with autism. I have done over 20 triathlons including the Escape From Alcatraz race, Lake Placid Ironman, and the New Hampshire Ironman!
All the best!
Brian Dalton
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$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
4-8 learners per class
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