Literacy+-+9.1.16

=Today's Goals:=
 * Get acquainted with each other and the course
 * Begin to develop a complex definition of literacy
 * Describe some of the key factors that affect L2 readers and L2 reading

Notetaker: Hailey

3:30 - 4:00 - Proverb activity and introductions
 * Where you've lived
 * Languages you speak
 * Professional goals
 * Favorite food

Meeting our class:

We speak:
 * Arabic
 * English
 * Spanish
 * Italian
 * Micronesian
 * Russian
 * Japanese
 * Korean
 * French
 * Exact English
 * German
 * ASL
 * Czech



4:00 - 4:45 - What does it mean to be literate?

Our Thoughts:


 * Understand and use written language
 * Effectively communicate
 * Comprehend and convey meaning
 * Understand context
 * Describing what people feel and think - an expression of culture and identity
 * Literacy = mastery? - not necessarily - literacy is dynamic and personalized (individualized)
 * Reading, writing, and speaking a language
 * Knowledge of language & language systems
 * Reading different genres - multiple types of literacy


 * LITERACIES*

Why does this matter?
 * Different types of literacies are dependent on the needs of the learner - What are they using english for?
 * What kinds of literacy practices are my students engaged in? (Manuals, websites, novels, comic books, scientific content)


 * [[file:crash course in reading 2.pptx]]

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4:45 - 4:55 - Break

4:55 - 5:45 - Comparing L1 and L2 Reading
 * [|Chart]
 * A. Emtenan, Mary, Hailey, Claren
 * B. Moteeb, Heather, Noelle, Kristina
 * C. Ali, William, Alina, Kelley
 * D. Megumi, Carol, Grace, Natalee
 * E. Shareefah, Sarah, Ilynn, Samantha

5:45 - 6:30 - Overview of the Course
 * Tech Tools
 * Wiki & Blackboard
 * Syllabus
 * tentative - will be some additional assignments
 * Shaw - [|English PLUS]
 * volunteer clearance
 * car pool
 * Dr. Jeannot


 * Reminders and Upcoming Assignments**
 * For Thursday, 9/8
 * Read Kucer, chapter 1 - Come with two ideas //written down// from the chapter that caught your attention, confused you, surprised you, or made you think. Be prepared to discuss your ideas and the chapter.
 * Read the syllabus and write down any questions
 * Bring laptops