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Academic Language - 518 Module 1

 * 1) Create a 518 journal on GoogleDocs. Save it as yourname_518_sp13. Be sure to share the document with me! (annycase.gu@gmail.com)
 * At the top of the page put this heading in large, bold font: "Academic Language - Module 1" Do the work for your modules on this document.
 * 1) Read the definition/explanation of academic language on this page
 * 2) Read two articles that apply to your subject area under the section "What are the features of academic language in my subject area?"
 * 3) Prepare a list of common features of academic language in your subject area. Include these headings:
 * Specialized vocabulary
 * Common genres (types of texts -- e.g. essays, descriptions, lab reports, rules, research papers, etc.)
 * Common visual texts (e.g. maps, charts, graphs, etc.)
 * 1) Choose one of the videos below. While you are watching it pay attention to the academic language used. Make a chart with these headings:
 * = Specialized Vocabulary ||= General Academic Vocabulary ||= Academic Tasks Requiring Language ||= Academic Genres ||= Ways the teacher does/does not support Academic Language ||
 * Fill in the chart with observations from the video. (Note: most of these videos also have a transcript available.)
 * Fill in the chart with observations from the video. (Note: most of these videos also have a transcript available.)


 * Video Options**
 * Math -** https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-subtracting-integers
 * Science -** https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/ninth-grade-biology-lesson?fd=1
 * ELA -** https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/brainstorm-persuasive-speeches?fd=1
 * Social Studies -** https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-economics-with-debating