SecondaryELA January 2024

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INFO: Recording of January Secondary ELA Webinar Now Available
by Watkins, Naomi 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Yesterday I hosted our monthly Secondary ELA Webinar entitled, "Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks." The recording is now available to view. Webinar Description: Traditionally secondary English Language Arts instruction is organized around the teaching of novels with students completing tasks in response to this reading. In this webinar, we will consider a reframing of ELA instructional planning that focuses on teaching readers how to develop deep world knowledge in response to essential questions through the study of complex texts and tasks. * Webinar Recording<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mn0oSzYsSKVjBk2Oqb5X0sJ4pbV_atuK/view?usp=…> * Webinar Resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oORB_c5EdieyAEujUfPI5kqOH19FjE70?us…> * Recordings of Previous Secondary ELA Webinars<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KnWonSBxtv9cZ5V-6AzDx0ALeso-hAhe?us…> Mark your calendars for February's webinar! REGISTER HERE<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> February 22, 2024 4:00 - 5:00pm Let's Talk about the Robot in the Room Matt Winters, Senior Technology Trainer, Utah Education Network **Supports implementation of Writing Standards 1-4; Reading Standard 13 Just over a year ago, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, its flagship generative AI program. This move opened up a much larger conversation about artificial intelligence in our schools and what effect it might have on our students, educators, and our communities at large. To understand how AI is changing education, we first need to explore what it is and how it has already changed our society. In this presentation, participants will explore what AI is, how it is being used in our society, and, most importantly, how it is changing student learning. We will also explore some options for student writing projects using AI and how to approach using AI as an educator. If you are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for your participation in the webinars, you will need to enroll in the Canvas course<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8__;!!NWzHOX5-…> to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 of 8 webinars * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom or with educators you lead/coach Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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CORRECTION: REMINDER: January Secondary ELA Webinar is tomorrow!
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

In my reminder, I said that the webinar is tomorrow (true), but that tomorrow is Tuesday (false). This is what happens when you get back to work after a three-day weekend. So the webinar really is tomorrow, but that’s falls on a Wednesday. See you then. 😊 Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 From: Watkins, Naomi Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 10:54 AM Subject: REMINDER: January Secondary ELA Webinar is tomorrow! A reminder that January’s Secondary ELA webinar will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4:00 – 5:00pm. See the attached flyer for information on future webinars. Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks Dr. Naomi Watkins, Secondary ELA Specialist, USBE Traditionally secondary English Language Arts instruction is organized around the teaching of novels with students completing tasks in response to this reading. In this webinar, we will consider a reframing of ELA instructional planning that focuses on teaching readers how to develop deep world knowledge in response to essential questions through the study of complex texts and tasks. Supports implementation of all 3 strands in the ELA standards (reading, writing, speaking & listening). REGISTRATION<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> for webinar Optional: Earn 0.5 USBE Credit If you are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for your participation in the webinars, you will need to enroll in the Canvas course<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8__;!!NWzHOX5-…> to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 webinars * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom or with educators you lead/coach Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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REMINDER: January Secondary ELA Webinar is tomorrow!
by Watkins, Naomi 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

A reminder that January's Secondary ELA webinar will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4:00 - 5:00pm. See the attached flyer for information on future webinars. Developing Deep Knowledge with Complex Texts and Tasks Dr. Naomi Watkins, Secondary ELA Specialist, USBE Traditionally secondary English Language Arts instruction is organized around the teaching of novels with students completing tasks in response to this reading. In this webinar, we will consider a reframing of ELA instructional planning that focuses on teaching readers how to develop deep world knowledge in response to essential questions through the study of complex texts and tasks. Supports implementation of all 3 strands in the ELA standards (reading, writing, speaking & listening). REGISTRATION<https://usbe.midaseducation.com/professional-development/courses/course/633…> for webinar Optional: Earn 0.5 USBE Credit If you are interested in receiving 0.5 USBE credits for your participation in the webinars, you will need to enroll in the Canvas course<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/jpXdnmnzUebBAtyC8__;!!NWzHOX5-…> to complete the following tasks: * Attend or view 7 webinars * Complete reflections for each webinar * Provide evidence of implementation of at least one instructional practice from the webinar series in your classroom or with educators you lead/coach Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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INFO: FREE Holocaust Resources for Educators
by Watkins, Naomi 08 Jan '24

08 Jan '24

FYI: I received the info below after I sent out my January newsletter, but this opportunity opens on January 9th (Tuesday), so I’m sending it out separately. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616 In partnership with First Book<https://firstbook.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=partner…>, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum seeks to increase educators' access to foundational books about the Holocaust to enable Title 1 and Title 1 eligible educators to teach about the Holocaust. Please see below for an offer for free classroom book sets that will go live on January 9 (links are not active yet; they will activate on 1/9). There is a limited supply, so interested educators are encouraged to act quickly and to register for the First Book network in advance if they wish to request a classroom set. -- As part of our partnership with First Book, members are invited to receive FREE classroom sets of either Livia Bitton-Jackson's I Have Lived a Thousand Years OR Leon Leyson's The Boy on the Wooden Box. These classroom sets support learning about the Holocaust by exploring personal stories. I Have Lived a Thousand Years is recommended for high school students (grades 9-12). Classroom sets include 64 books. The Boy on the Wooden Box is recommended for middle school students (grades 6-9). Classroom sets include 60 books. See below for book descriptions. Requests for the book sets begin on JANUARY 9, 2024 through the First Book website. Books will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Quantities are limited. Once educators are registered for the network, they can use the ORDER NOW links below and the codes provided. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must teach at a Title I or Title I eligible school and be a First Book member to redeem this offer. If you are already a First Book member, you must log into your account when you order the book sets. If you are not yet a First Book member, you will be prompted to complete a member registration form before placing your order. For questions about First Book membership, please reference these FAQs<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/register/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsburBhCI…>. [Image removed by sender.] About the Title: In her memoir, Livia Bitton-Jackson describes her experiences as a young teenager during the Holocaust. When she was just 13, Hungarian authorities, collaborating with the Nazis, forced Jews in her community to move into a transit ghetto, stripping them of their property and their freedom. She recounts in powerful language her subsequent deportation to Auschwitz and the dehumanization she and her mother experienced as prisoners in Nazi camps. Livia’s unflinching account introduces readers to the stark realities and devastating effects of violence and deprivation during the Holocaust. [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/i-have-lived-a-thousand-years-140736> [Image removed by sender.] About the Title: In his memoir, Leon Leyson describes how he survived the Holocaust as a boy with the help of German businessman Oskar Schindler. Shortly before Leon's 10th birthday, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Young Leon experienced German authorities discriminating against and terrorizing Jews in Kraków, eventually forcing his family to move into a ghetto. Leon and his family struggled to survive and ultimately began to work for Oskar Schindler, who employed Jews in his factory and saved their lives. Leon’s account provides students with an accurate description of the complex range of behaviors during the Holocaust and the horrors he experienced without being too graphic for younger readers. [Image removed by sender.]<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/the-boy-on-the-wooden-box-140735> Teacher Guides The Museum designed a free Teacher Guide to accompany both book sets. These guides include foundational lesson plans on the Holocaust, materials to provide historical context for the Holocaust, antisemitism, discussion questions, and survivor testimony clips. You will receive the guides via email when your book order is confirmed. First Book<http://firstbook.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=partnero…> is dedicated to breaking down barriers to quality, equitable education by working with Title I eligible schools to provide free or low-cost books and resources to educators nationwide. We encourage you to read more about the benefits of creating a free First Book membership by visiting this page. First Book members will be the first to know when the books and professional development opportunities through this project are available. In the meantime, you are welcome to explore the First Book Marketplace<https://www.fbmarketplace.org/?utm_source=eng&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign…> to learn more about the affordable, relevant books and free resources available to First Book members. For questions about joining the First Book community of educators, please feel free to contact Member Services at help(a)firstbook.org<mailto:help@firstbook.org> or 1-866-READ-NOW. -- Kristin Levere State Outreach Coordination Contractor William Levine Family Institute for Holocaust Education United States Holocaust Memorial Museum NEVER AGAIN: WHAT YOU DO MATTERS The Campaign<http://www.ushmm.org/support/the-museums-campaign> for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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INFO: Jan 2024 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Watkins, Naomi 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

Hello, and happy new year, colleagues! Please read the January 2024 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xs6XWLPR1qqCBB09bJ-nYUQWMvhVdXpD/view?usp=…>, and feel free to share with interested parties. Thank you, Naomi Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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REMINDER: Still time to join 30 Days of Writing for Utah educators!
by Watkins, Naomi 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

[cid:image001.png@01DA2C1E.F3CBC630] “When teachers write, we become partners with a community of writers, full participants in our classroom.” - Tim Gillespie You’re invited to join 200+ Utah educators in 30 days of writing. A daily invitation to pause and write for 5-10 minutes will be emailed to you. Invitations may ask you to reflect on questions, consider mentor texts, engage in guided imagery, or pick a topic of your choice. Choose to participate with the invitations how you wish. There are no submission requirements. There is no checking up on whether you’ve followed through. Miss a day? That’s ok, join us for the next one. This is low-stakes writing – no judgment, no evaluation. January 8 – February 6, 2024 Invitations will be emailed in the mornings. Write at a time of day (or night) that works for you! MORE INFORMATION<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c56n6EB_D7ASd03R_megkyIgPVO87dcR5zGO-PO…> – also see attached flyer **Note that this opportunity is open to Utah educators regardless of grade level or subject(s) taught. Naomi Watkins, Ph.D. Secondary English Language Arts Specialist Utah State Board of Education (801) 538-7616

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