This LEARN course provides comprehensive diagnostic tests, learning materials and activities supporting the unit SWERWT001 - Read and Write Simple Social Texts which is taught to AMEP elementary students. The learning resources vary in complexity given the spiky profile of many elementary students ranging from an ISLPR of -1 to 1+ with 1+ being the exit goal of the unit.
The first element of SWERWT001 requires that students comprehend short written social texts. According to the second element, students must compose short social texts. Learners must read and write simple social texts of approximately 50-70 words such as emails, text or social media messages, notes, cards and invitations. They must be able to show decoding skills of simple words and knowledge of how to use and understand culturally appropriate language, simple sentences, conjunctions, punctuation, personal pronouns, simple tenses, spelling rules and drafting strategies.
To enhance the learning experience, the activities are structured in a scaffolded manner, allowing for content to build upon previously learned material. In general, the videos and other interactive resources are subtitled, offering students the opportunity to develop decoding and word recognition skills.
The course also offers downloadable activities that can be completed in paper format. Students can record their work and submit their recordings to their teachers. Alternatively, they can practice with their teachers.
Overall, the course provides students with multiple means of engagement and representation in accordance with UDL principles and guidelines.
The first element of SWERWT001 requires that students comprehend short written social texts. According to the second element, students must compose short social texts. Learners must read and write simple social texts of approximately 50-70 words such as emails, text or social media messages, notes, cards and invitations. They must be able to show decoding skills of simple words and knowledge of how to use and understand culturally appropriate language, simple sentences, conjunctions, punctuation, personal pronouns, simple tenses, spelling rules and drafting strategies.
To enhance the learning experience, the activities are structured in a scaffolded manner, allowing for content to build upon previously learned material. In general, the videos and other interactive resources are subtitled, offering students the opportunity to develop decoding and word recognition skills.
The course also offers downloadable activities that can be completed in paper format. Students can record their work and submit their recordings to their teachers. Alternatively, they can practice with their teachers.
Overall, the course provides students with multiple means of engagement and representation in accordance with UDL principles and guidelines.
- Developer: Viviana Nunez
National Codes: SWERWT001