Artifact #1:
Literacy Yoga
Link to Website:
https://jennacopper.com/yoga-in-the-ela-classroom/
What is This & How Can it be Used?
This resource introduces Literary Yoga, a method of combining movement with secondary English literature classes. By integrating yoga sequences with literary texts, students can take breaks during long chapters while engaging in mindfulness and kinesthetic learning. Literary Yoga enhances comprehension, promotes well-being, and fosters a positive classroom environment by providing students with opportunities to connect with the text both physically and mentally.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it prioritizes student well-being and engagement. Integrating movement through Literary Yoga offers a refreshing way to break up lengthy reading sessions in secondary English literature classes while promoting mindfulness and kinesthetic learning.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this resource, I've learned about Literary Yoga, a creative way to incorporate movement into secondary English literature classes. I plan to use this approach in my future classroom by integrating short yoga sessions during lengthy reading periods. This will provide students with brain breaks that promote mindfulness and kinesthetic learning.
Artifact #2:
Vocabulary Games
Link to Website:
https://oscarlessons.com/active-games/
What is this? & How Can It Be Used?
This resource suggests incorporating vocabulary games into middle and high school ELA classrooms as a fun and engaging way to add movement and reinforce language skills. These games not only encourage movement and creativity but also bring vocabulary, grammar, writing, poetry, and figurative language to life.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it resonates with my teaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of interactive and engaging methods to enhance student learning. Integrating vocabulary games into the ELA classroom aligns with my goal of creating dynamic learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles. The resource offers creative ideas that promote movement while reinforcing language skills, reflecting my commitment to innovative teaching practices that prioritize student engagement and academic success.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this resource, I've learned the value of incorporating vocabulary games into the ELA classroom to enhance student engagement and reinforce language skills. I plan to use these games in my future classroom as engaging activities for station work, practice, and review sessions.
Artifact #3:
Rotation Stations
Link to Website:
https://buildingbooklove.com/10-ways-to-add-movement-in-ela-classroom/
What is it & How Can it be Used?
Rotation stations involve setting up different learning stations around the classroom where students move from one station to another to engage in various activities. These activities can encompass reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, literature analysis, research, and more. Each station typically focuses on a specific skill or task, allowing students to interact with course content in different ways. Rotation stations promote active learning, collaboration, and differentiated instruction, making them a versatile teaching method suitable for various subjects and grade levels within the ELA classroom.
Why did I Choose this Artifact:
I chose this artifact because it offers practical and engaging strategies for incorporating movement and active learning into my ELA classroom. Rotation stations provide a dynamic way to engage students with course content while promoting collaboration and differentiated instruction.
What did I Learn from this Artifact/Resource & How would I use this Artifact in My Future Classroom?
From this artifact/resource, I learned about the effectiveness of rotation stations as a method to incorporate movement and active learning into the ELA classroom. I plan to use this resource in my future classroom by implementing rotation stations to engage students in several activities such as reading comprehension, writing tasks, vocabulary practice, grammar exercises, literature analysis, and research projects.