In this class, we will be reading, discussing, and implementing ideas from the book, Notice and Note - Strategies for Close Reading, by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst. This book will have information that examines the new emphasis on text-dependent questions, rigor, text complexity, and what it means to be literate in the 21st century. The book identifies six signposts that help readers notice significant moments in a work of literature. It provides six text-dependent anchor questions that help readers take note and read more closely. The book also offers six Notice and Note model lessons that help you introduce each signpost to your students. We will have the opportunity to interact with educators from all grade levels and subject areas along with having the opportunity to share many ideas that we can all use to better our students and classrooms. Please be sure to purchase the book along with have the introduction (pages 1-11) and question 1 (pages 12-15) read by the first class.
Registration fee: $60 Out-of-District fee: $120
One (1) Graduate Credit Hour will be available at the cost of $150 through The University of Akron or Ashland University on the first day of class. 1.5 CEUs will be available at no charge.