Develop a map or 3-D visual that describes the physical setting of your dynamic literacy classroom.

Culminating Project: Dynamic Literacy Classroom Project

The dynamic literacy classroom project is an individual assignment with several parts. Create each part in a way you can share with your colleagues (job aids, handouts, slides for a multimedia presentation, etc.). Share the tools, techniques, and resources you will use to create a dynamic literacy classroom environment that is multitext, literacy-rich, and culturally responsive.

Complete Parts I–V below.

Part I: Physical Classroom Setting

Develop a map or 3-D visual that describes the physical setting of your dynamic literacy classroom.

Include the following in your map or visual:

Classroom dimensions
Student seating area(s)
Student text storage area(s)
Student technology tools and access area(s)
Workshop or discussion area(s)
Reading area(s)
Writing area(s)
Teacher resource area(s)

Part II: Culturally Responsive Instructional Plan

Develop an instructional plan in your subject area for students in your dynamic literacy classroom.

Include the following in your instructional plan:

One reading comprehension lesson plan related to your subject area
One writing-to-learn lesson plan related to your subject area

Both lessons should include the following:

Relevant state and national literacy standards and content area standards
Active teaching methods
Student control of portions of the lesson
Explicit and functional dimensions of literacy instruction
Informational and communication technologies

One of the two lessons should include graphic organizers to support reading or writing in your subject area.
One lesson should include a specific text-based grouping for discussion in your subject area.
One lesson should include a specific Reader Response (RR) technique related to your subject area. RR techniques may include the following:

Making connections
Dramatic interpretations
Readers’ theatre
Idea circles
Blogging

One lesson should include a journal writing activity in your subject area.

Part III: Assessment Plan

Develop an assessment plan for students in your dynamic literacy classroom.

Include the following in your assessment plan:

One formal assessment related to the instructional plan
One informal assessment related to the instructional plan
A three-tier response to intervention (RTI) plan for one student
Note: You may include the plan submitted in Workshop 3, modify this plan, or create a new RTI plan.
Student and peer assessment
Culturally responsive family involvement

Part IV: Student Texts

Create an annotated bibliography of 10 texts related to the culturally responsive instructional plan for students in your dynamic literacy classroom.

Include the following in your annotated bibliography:

One picture book
One fiction book (not a picture book)
Two nonfiction tradebooks
One poem or book of poetry
One piece of environmental print
Two web-based articles
Two interactive websites for students in grades 6–12

Of the 10 texts, three must represent a culturally sensitive and accurate multicultural perspective through words and illustrations that serve to celebrate languages and cultures and not to stereotype.
Annotations should include a description of the text’s organization, structure, and approximate readability level.
Annotations should address the five A’s for evaluating nonfiction trade books (Moss, 2003, as cited in Vacca, Vacca, & Mraz, 2011, p. 366-368):

Authority of the author
Accuracy of text content
Appropriateness for its adolescent audience
Literary artistry
Attractive or appealing appearance

Part V: Reflecting and Sharing Your Knowledge

Write a 175-word reflection on how you will share the ideas you developed in the dynamic literacy development project.

Consider the following questions:

Which of your colleagues would benefit from the information you have compiled in your dynamic literacy classroom project?

How can you effectively pass on your knowledge and strategies to these colleagues?
What is your role, as a teacher, in functional and in explicit dimensions of content area?

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. Include a reference page and in-text citations.

Submit all five parts of the project.

References

Vacca, R. T., Vacca, J. L., & Mraz, M. (2014). Content area reading: Literacy and learning across the curriculum (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.

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