DPI Instructional Services: English Language Arts

Rhetoric: Argumentation and Persuasion Registration

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:34:10 -0500

To ELA Teachers, Coordinators and Professors:

North Carolina is pleased to have Dr. David Jolliffe, University of Arkansas, join us for another two-day professional development, Nov. 20-21, 2008, at the Holiday Inn Crabtree, Raleigh. The topic will be Rhetoric: Argumentation and Persuasion. This workshop is for any ELA educator, 6-12, who wants to prepare students to become critical thinkers with increased ability to write more persuasively. Various texts will be used to illustrate theory and practice during the teaching and studying of rhetorical strategies. This will be an informative session with plenty of strategies for immediate classroom use.

The registration fee of $150 includes all materials, breakfast, snacks and lunch both days. The deadline for registration is October 20, 2008. Please click the link below to access all registration information.

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September 08 ELA 6-12 Newsletter

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:16:42 -0500

The September 08 ELA 6-12 Newsletter has a new style, a new format, and it is stuffed FULL of tools, tips and "all things ELA."

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ELA Live! Podcast 8: Chelonnda Seroyer

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:23:29 -0500

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/ELA-Live-Podcast-8-Chelonnda-Seroyer.mp3

Tune in to ELA Live! Podcast 8 with Chelonnda Seroyer, who, according to Dr. Harry Wong is “…the only teacher I share the podium with.” Chelonnda’s story and advice are inspirational, and one listen to this podcast will show why Harry Wong’s words ring true.
When her mother died, she asked to be taken back to the high school from which she graduated.
Chelonnda Seroyer had been warned in education classes not to share too much of her personal life with her students, but she felt obligated to do so. She told her 11th and 12th graders that her mother died when she was 17 years old and that she has been on her own ever since then. In fact, for two months after her mother’s passing she searched for a place to call “home” and college never seemed like an option to her at that time. (Teachers.net)

For more of Chelonnda’s story, visit http://teachers.net/wong/FEB05/ and read the article “The Power of Proceedures.”

ELA Live! Podcast 7: Stacy Henessee

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:17:34 -0500

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/Podcast-7-Stacy-Henessee.mp3

“I had been a teacher for exactly three weeks and never felt so ineffective and totally out of control in my life,” wrote Stacy Hennessee, a first-year lateral entry teacher who had spent only three weeks teaching Business Education/Computer Technology as this story begins. (Teacher.net)
Tune in to hear Stacy’s turn-around tale, and his message to teachers, old and new, in this ELA live podcast interview. Stacy was one of Dr. Harry Wong’s featured speakers at the Model Teacher Consortium’s Instructional Institute for Lateral Entry and Inexperienced Teachers. This interview, recorded in the Friday Center in Chapel Hill on September 11, 2008 highlights Stay’s journey from a man with a quickly degenerating dream of teaching to one who discovers that the power to teach effectively is a matter of practice and procedure. You don’t want to miss this one!

For more about Stacy’s story, visit http://teachers.net/wong/SEP08/ and read the article, “It Was Something Close to a Miracle.”

ELA Live! Podcast 6: Dr. Harry Wong

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:28:59 -0500

Dr. Harry Wong is one of the few true "rock stars" in education. Wherever he goes, teachers follow him like groupies to catch the music of his mesage and seek his autograph. "Harry's" powerful and motivational messages, coupled with his practicable advice, connection to “real” teachers, and his unbridled passion for teaching and learning, make him one of the most sought after speakers in the country. Tune in to hear this podcast interview with Dr. Wong, recorded on Sept. 11, 2008, at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Wong was the featured speaker at the North Carolina Model Teacher Consortium’s “Instructional Institute for Lateral Entry and Inexperienced Teachers.” There, he wowed the crowd of 400-plus new teachers during an inspirational day filled with common sense advice and a message that speaks to all teachers, both new and experienced. You don’t want to miss this one!

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/Podcast-6-Dr-Harry-Wong.mp3

K-5 ELA Podcast 2: Update and K-2 Literacy Assessment revision

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:44:39 -0500

Tune in to hear the K-5 English Language Arts consultants, Tara Almeida and Carolyn Southerland, provide an update on the K-2 Literacy Assessment revisions currently underway. Also, catch up on other information about K-5 ELA happenings in NC.
Send feedback or questions to: K12-ELA-Feedback@dpi.state.nc.us

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ELA Live! Podcast 5: Rhetoric with Dr. Jolliffe

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:07:01 -0500

Dr. David A. Jolliffe proved to be a successful presenter during a recent ELA DPI institute, The Literacy of Rhetorical Analysis: Lessons for Grades 6-12 ELA, held in Raleigh, June 3-4, 2008. Experienced and inexperienced teachers gleaned substance from Dr. Jolliffe’s clear presentation of rhetoric as a mode of thinking that informs persuasive speaking and writing. Central office and other educators also noted the immediate and critical relevance of Dr. Jolliffe’s presentation to gifted and talented and other intelligences among our varied student and teaching populations. He demonstrated through multiple references to diverse texts that rhetoric is a dynamic concept with 21st century application to everyone’s world. Tune in to this podcast to get a small taste of this wonderful experience. You won’t be disappointed!

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/Podcast-5-Rhetoric-with-Dr.-j.mp3

ELA Live! Podcast 4: : Differentiated Instruction (DI) Judy Rex and Nanci Smith on Differentiated Instruction

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:44:17 -0500

ELA Live! Podcast 4: Differentiated Instruction (DI) features an interview with Judy Rex and Nanci Smith, national presenters on Differentiated Instruction. This interview, recorded during DPI staff development in Pinehurst, NC on February 14, 2008, covers the basics of Differentiated Instruction and gives some suggestions and hints on how to implement DI into teaching practices. Enjoy the show!

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/Podcast%204%20Differentiated%20Instruction.mp3

ELA Live! Podcast 3: Interview with Lynn Erickson on Concept-Based Instruction

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:41:48 -0500

ELA Live! Podcast 3: Concept-Based Instruction. (CBI) This interview, recorded at DPI staff development in Raleigh on April 16, 2008, features Dr. Lynn Erickson. Dr. Erickson is the author of a number of books, including Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction for the Thinking Classroom (Corwin Press, 2007). Tune in while Dr. Erickson discusses the importance of Concept-Based Instruction and the need for a curriculum change in education. This highly informative interview gives listeners the basics of CBI, and provides some helpful hints and resources for implementing CBI, especially in ELA classes. Enjoy the show!

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/Podcast%203%20Lynn%20Erickson%20Interview.mp3

ELA Live! Podcast 2: CAL

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:37:27 -0500

ELA Live! Podcast 2: What’s Different about Teaching Reading to Students Leaning English? Tune in to this interview with Betty Ansin Smallwood, Dotti Kauffman, and Judy O’Loughin from the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) in Washington, DC.
Recorded in Georgetown on January 30th, 2008 at the conclusion of a CAL training session, this podcast features information on what really is different about teaching reading to students learning English. In addition, the techniques and information discussed can also be used when working with struggling readers whose native language is English. Check out this useful information, and tune it to see if ELA podcaster, Bob Alexander, has made improvement in both his technical skills, and his interviewing acumen. Enjoy the show!
Note: This podcast is a little fuzzy during the first minute but quickly clears up.

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ela/ELA%20Live%20Podcast%202%20CAL%20interview.mp3

March ELA 6-12 Newsletter

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:45:24 -0500

The March Newsletter is now available. Check it out and catch up on ELA 6-12 news.
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January 08 ELA 6-12 Newsletter

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:07:56 -0500

Catch the latest January news from 6-12 English Language Arts in the monthly newsletter.

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Differentiated Instruction Institute Registration Extended

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:03:45 -0500

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will offer professional development on differentiated instruction, February 14-15, 2008. The institute will be designed to assist teachers in improving classroom instruction and the skills of students they serve. The audience will consist of classroom teachers, central office personnel, and school administrators. During the institute, participants will further their learning through discussions with colleagues and institute facilitators. Click the link below to download the registration form.

This institute is co-sponsored by NCDPI and ARRC

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ELA Live! The 6-12 English Language Arts Podcast

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:29:23 -0500

ELA Live! is a podcast produced by the 6-12 English Language Arts staff at DPI.
This downloadable show features items of interest for English teachers, administrators, and the concerned public.

This first Podcast features an interview with assessment guru Margaret Heritage. Margaret was the featured presenter at the ELA institute on Formative Assessment that was held in New Bern on October 22 and 23, 2007. This is an excellent opportunity to hear the thoughts and insights on Formative Assessment from an international expert on this topic.

Please tune in to future podcasts which will include more interviews with educators from across the state and nation, great ideas for lesson plans, ELA updates, and much, much more! Also, teachers who are interested in contributing to ELA podcasts as a part of classroom projects should email ELA Consultant Bob Alexander at balexander@dpi.state.nc.us, or phone him at 919-807-3927. In addition, please feel free to provide feedback and ideas or topics for future podcasts. Enjoy the show!

ELA Live Podcast 1.mp3

Distributed Scoring Opportunity for North Carolina Educators

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:44:40 -0500

Interested North Carolina educators may now participate in the scoring of the General Writing Assessments at Grades 4, 7, and 10. Please see the attached memo from J.B. Buxton and Lou Fabrizio.

The memo also includes a link to the NC Scoring Application. Please submit applications online from December 19, 2007 to February 8, 2008.

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