For this activity you will complete a self-review of the first draft of your Argument Research Essay, using the Self-Review Essay Evaluation Checklist linked below. After you review your paper, you will use the feedback to revise your essay for the final draft. Evaluating your essay will sharpen your analytic and writing skills. This evaluation process will help you dissect a piece of writing, understand assignment expectations, and broaden your perspective on your writing.Note:You must complete the previous assignment "Submit First Draft of Argument Research Essay to Turnitin" before completing this self-review assignment.DirectionsCheck your essay against the Self Review Essay Evaluation Checklist. Provide thoughtful, constructive feedback about your Argument Research Essay on the checklist. Point out what parts needs improvement and also what aspects of the essay have been done well.Submit your self-review checklist as a docx file.GradingThe self-review is worth 20 points. The self-review feedback will be valuable, as it will guide you in your final revision efforts for the final draft of the Argument Research Essay.

Discussion QuestionsAll DQ responses must be 150 words or more. Academic responses with cited works for each response.Topic 1 DQ 1Recommend two support strategies and interventions for struggling readers. Justify your choices, making sure to describe why you plan to use your chosen strategies and interventions in your future professional practice.undefinedTopic 1 DQ 2Some literacy experts have said, “A dyslexic child should be educated at their ability level, rather than their literacy level.” What does this mean? Based on this week’s readings and at least one additional resource, do you agree or disagree with the quote? How will your opinion translate into your classroom teaching?Read Chapter 1.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead “Give Struggling Readers the Specific Kinds of Support They Need,” by Heller, located on the Ad Lit website (2018).URL:http://www.adlit.org/adlit_101/improving_literacy_instruction_in_your_school/give_struggling_readers_specific_support/Read “Dyslexia Basics,” located on the International Dyslexia Association website (2017).URL:https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-basics/Read “Accommodating Students with Dyslexia in All Classroom Settings” by the International Dyslexia Association, located on the Reading Rockets website (2018).URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/article/accommodating-students-dyslexia-all-classroom-settingsWatch “Overview of the ‘Big Five’ of Reading: Phonemic Awareness and More,” by Semingson, located on YouTube (2014).URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCGXhIjvE1Yxplore “Brain Based Learning,” located on the GCU website.URL:http://lc.gcumedia.com/tch520/brain-based-learning/v1.1/Topic 2 DQ 1Not every assessment should be utilized with every student. Suppose you have three students: one reads below grade level, one on grade level, and one above grade level. For each of these students, identify the types of assessments you would administer and why you chose one over another.Topic 2 DQ 2Describe the importance of using assessment tools to measure student literacy skills. How will assessment data collected from these tools drive your classroom instruction? How will you be sure to meet individual student needs based on the assessment information you receive? Be specific.Read Chapter 12.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead “Digital Formative Assessments in Literacy,” by Sevensma and Schuhmacher, located on the International Literacy Association website (2017).URL:https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2017/03/03/digital-formative-assessments-in-literacyRead “Early Reading Assessment: A Guiding Tool for Instruction,” by The Access Center, located on the Reading Rockets website (2018).URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/article/early-reading-assessment-guiding-tool-instructionTopic 3 DQ 1What is the difference between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics? How do these concepts build upon each other? Provide two examples that show the progression of these literacy concepts.Topic 3 DQ 2What are concepts of print and why are they important in teaching reading? Identify and describe three recommended strategies for developing concepts of print.Read Chapter 3.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead pages 1-9 in “Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read,” by Armbruster, Lehr, Osborn, located on the Literacy Information and Communication System website.URL:https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/PRFbooklet.pdfRead pages 6-10 in “The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers,” by Shanahan, located on the ERIC website.URL:http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED489535.pdfRead pages 14-15, from “Birthday Soup,” by Minarik, located on the Common Core State Standards website.URL:http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdfView “Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics,” located on YouTube.URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McJldIFIpC8Watch “Fun with Phonemes,” located on the Reading Rockets website.URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/atoz/1138/videoRead “Building Phonemic Awareness for Struggling Readers,” located on the Literacy Nest website.URL:http://www.theliteracynest.com/2016/04/building-phonemic-awareness-for.htmlTopic 4 DQ 1Explain how a lesson in systematic and explicit phonics instruction would look different than a lesson using non-systematic instruction. Provide specific examples of both and why one method might be more beneficial than another.Topic 4 DQ 2Identify and describe two recommended strategies to teach word recognition and two recommended strategies to teach spelling. What technology tools are available to use in instruction for both areas? How do you expect these tools to be useful in your future classroom and how might you adapt if this technology is not available to you?Read Chapters 5 and 11 pages 261-262.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead pages 11-17 in “Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read,” by Armbruster et al., located on the National Institute for Literacy website.URL:https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/PRFbooklet.pdfRead pages 11-17 in “The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers,” by Shanahan, located on the ERIC website.URL:http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED489535.pdfReview page 14, from “Birthday Soup,” by Minarik, located on the Common Core State Standards ELA website.URL:http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdfTopic 5 DQ 1Describe three fluency exercises that can be utilized in the classroom to reach the diverse needs of students. With support from with one or more sources, justify why these exercises are beneficial for meeting these student needs.Topic 5 DQ 2How will you deal with anxiety or self-esteem issues among students who have difficulty reading, specifically when reading aloud? Identify three ways of fostering a safe classroom environment and providing support for such students.Read Chapter 6.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead pages 18-22 in “The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers,” by Shanahan, located on the ERIC website.URL:http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED489535.pdfRead “Fry Readability,” located on the Kathy Schrock website (2018).URL:http://www.schrockguide.net/frys-readability-info.htmlRead “Classroom Strategies,” located on the Reading Rockets website (2018).URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/strategiesRead “What does the Lexile Measure Mean?” located on the Lexile website.URL:https://lexile-website-media-2011091601.s3.amazonaws.com/cms_page_media/135/What%20does%20the%20Lexile%20Measure%20Mean.pdfTopic 6 DQ 1What is the benefit of incorporating academic vocabulary into other content areas such as math and science? Provide three examples of how you can encourage content-based vocabulary development in your future classroom.Topic 6 DQ 2What role does family involvement play in literacy development? Discuss how you could encourage families to build confidence in supporting their student in developing their literacy skills. How might this be affected if the parents/guardians are not confident of their own literacy skills?Read Chapter 7.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead “Vocabulary,” located on the Reading Rockets website.URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/helping/target/vocabularyRead pages 29-39 in “Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read," by Armbruster et al., located on the National Institute for Literacy website.URL:https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/PRFbooklet.pdfRead pages 23-27 in “The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers,” by Shanahan, located on the ERIC website.URL:http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED489535.pdfRead “Effective Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary,” located on the K12 Reader website (2018).URL:http://www.k12reader.com/effective-strategies-for-teaching-vocabulary/Review 3-5 videos from “Featured Teaching Vocabulary Videos,” located on the Reading Rockets website (2018).URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/atoz/1157/videoRead page 72, from “Peru”, by Ruurs, located on the Common Core State Standards website to inform the topic assignment.URL:http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdfUse "Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects" to complete the assignment.URL:http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdfTopic 7 DQ 1Identify three techniques to teach reading comprehension that are being advocated by current research. Which do you believe are the most viable? Why? Which strategies would you most likely use in your first year of teaching? In what way and why?Topic 7 DQ 2Many districts employ reading specialists (also known as a literacy coach or reading coach) to assist students who are struggling with their reading, as well as teachers who have struggling readers in their class. Specifically, what are some of the things a reading specialist does or might do? What specialized knowledge and skills should a reading specialist have? Why would working with a reading specialist be an advantage for students or teachers? What might be some of the difficulties or barriers to working with a reading specialist?Read Chapters 8 pages 164-177.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpReview Recommendations 1-5, from IES Practice Guide: Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade, located on the Institute of Education Sciences website.URL:http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/PracticeGuide/readingcomp_pg_092810.pdfRead pages 41-47 in “Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read, by Armbruster, Lehr, Osborn, located on the Literacy Information and Communication System website.URL:https://lincs.ed.gov/publications/pdf/PRFbooklet.pdfReview pages 28-33 in “The National Reading Panel Report: Practical Advice for Teachers,” by Shanahan, located on the ERIC website.URL:http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED489535.pdfRead “Seven Strategies to Teach Students Text Comprehension,” by Adler, located on the Reading Rockets website.URL:http://www.readingrockets.org/article/seven-strategies-teach-students-text-comprehensionRead “5 Aids to Help Students Set Learning Goals,” by Stein, located on the MiddleWeb website (2015).URL:https://www.middleweb.com/20021/5-aids-help-students-set-learning-goals/Topic 8 DQ 1Describe the structure of the writing workshop. How can teachers be certain that students are learning the skills they need in writing while making good use of their time?Topic 8 DQ 2Part of the Christian worldview includes honoring God by serving others in ways that promote human flourishing. How do teachers promote human flourishing when they assist students who struggle with foundational literacy skills? How can teachers help students thrive in their faith and life to be able to communicate and minister to others through their writing?Review Chapter 11.URL:https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2018/all-children-read_teaching-for-literacy-in-todays-diverse-classrooms_5e.phpRead “How to Inspire Your Kids to Write and Why You Should,” by Carter, located on the Scholastic website (2016).URL:https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/shari-carter/how-inspire-your-kids-write-and-why-you-should/Explore “Strategy Guide Series” located on the Read Write Think website (2019).URL:http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?strategy-guide-series=30144View “Implementing Writer’s Workshop in the Classroom,” located on YouTube (2017).URL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFhlK2xqi2o