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= = =** Welcome to our Wiki!! ** = === If you are new to the world of wikis, do not be afraid! This is a social place where we share ideas and resources, stay connected with each other and deepen our understanding of PLN1 and teaching. You're going to love it here! ===

=== If you look to the left, you see the pages that are currently available to you. We'll be adding to these pages and new pages as well. I hope you will consider adding to the resources page. ===

 Important Dates:

 * Saturday, September 18, 2010
 * Saturday, October 23, 2010
 * Saturday, December 4, 2010
 * Saturday, January 8, 2011
 * Saturday, March 12, 2011

 Past Assignments:

 * Strategy try-out and participation in wiki discussion - Post initial response by October 15
 * Journal #1 - 1 to 2 page reflection on reading and class - bring to class or email to marjoriewetherill@comcast.net
 * Reading in Plainer Truths, pp. 6-26. with special attention to "Final Word" on p. 45 (optional pp. 27-45)
 * ====== Professional Reading: pp. 46-62 in Plainer Truths ======
 * ====== Journal #2 - 1 to 2 page reflection on reading and class ======

Upcoming Assignments
== Professional Reading: pp. 73 - 95 from Plainer Truths (Chapter 4 Investigating Language) ==
 * === No Journal! ===
 * === Wiki Try-out #3 - post by January 7 (focus on writing activities if possible) ===
 * === Bring a sample of student writing (to use for Document Review activity) ===
 * === Bring a completed lesson following the BDA/Effective Model of Engagement format - potentially one that will be included in your unit (see Resources tab for a sample lesson plan format) ===
 * === Bring any necessary materials to work on your unit as you will have class time to do so ===