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Language! Program by Sopris West

by Sam J

Nov 11, 2010

I am looking for other high school teachers who are actually using this program.

I have been using piecemeal curriculum for my remedial reading class which I and my students liked- Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Reading Skills, Comprehension Skills, etc. My students were comfortable with my set up and have been balking at the Language program even though it teaches the same skills.

This year the entire BOCES region adopted Language, but most schools are using it in middle school.

Here are my questions about the program:

How do you get high school kids to buy into the program, which they think is way too babyish?

How do you deal with constantly flipping from book to resource page to interactive text, etc.?

Thanks for input

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Michelle My district has been using Language! for about 7 years. I taught it for a year for 3rd- 5th grade sped and low functioning gen Ed, but I also witnessed it being taught at the high school level. The kids don't like that the first spelling word of the first week is "a" and the rest of the words are super simple, as well, but you'd be surprised at how...See MoreMy district has been using Language! for about 7 years. I taught it for a year for 3rd- 5th grade sped and low functioning gen Ed, but I also witnessed it being taught at the high school level. The kids don't like that the first spelling word of the first week is "a" and the rest of the words are super simple, as well, but you'd be surprised at how many kids still struggle with them. I think you need to approach the fact that it is a little "babyish" In a humorous way, and make it fun. As far as flipping back and forth, it is a little hard at first, but once you get the hang of it and they figure out which book is which, it is not a problem.

It really is a worthwhile program, and while I don't think it is totally appropriate for special education students, there are aspects of the program that I think are right on the money for multiple levels.

Michelle

On 11/24/10, Mary wrote: > I am interested in hearing from other high school teachers that > use the LANGUAGE! program. What have been your experiences? Did > you find it hard to get buy in from your students? > > Sam J.--have you reached out to Sopris West to talk with someone > with product knowledge? > > Mary > > On 11/24/10, Mary wrote: >> On 11/11/10, Sam J wrote: >>> I am looking for other high school teachers who are actually >>> using this program. >>> >>> I have been using piecemeal curriculum for my remedial >>> reading class which I and my students liked- Phonemic >>> Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Reading Skills, Comprehension >>> Skills, etc. My students were comfortable with my set up >>> and have been balking at the Language program even though it >>> teaches the same skills. >>> >>> This year the entire BOCES region adopted Language, but most >>> schools are using it in middle school. >>> >>> Here are my questions about the program: >>> >>> How do you get high school kids to buy into the program, >>> which they think is way too babyish? >>> >>> How do you deal with constantly flipping from book to >>> resource page to interactive text, etc.? >>> >>> Thanks for input

Jan 9, 2011

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Mindi I have been teaching Language! for the past 2 years. I teach students grades 4-6 and am soon receiving 3 High school students. If taught with Fidelity the results are amazing. Last year we had 40 students enrolled, we quickly graduated 7 students out as they achieved grade level status on a consistent basis. We then filled their seats with other ne...See MoreI have been teaching Language! for the past 2 years. I teach students grades 4-6 and am soon receiving 3 High school students. If taught with Fidelity the results are amazing. Last year we had 40 students enrolled, we quickly graduated 7 students out as they achieved grade level status on a consistent basis. We then filled their seats with other needy bodies. Of these 40 the 7 we graduated as well as 8 still enrolled passed state proficiency. How terrific is that! Kids buy in as soon as they realize they will have success with this learning. No matter the age, they participate because it breaks down the barriers and allows them to see a possibility of learning to read. You will be so pleasantly surprised! Do it! On 1/09/11, Michelle wrote: > My district has been using Language! for about 7 years. I taught it > for a year for 3rd- 5th grade sped and low functioning gen Ed, but I > also witnessed it being taught at the high school level. The kids > don't like that the first spelling word of the first week is "a" > and the rest of the words are super simple, as well, but you'd be > surprised at how many kids still struggle with them. I think you > need to approach the fact that it is a little "babyish" In a > humorous way, and make it fun. As far as flipping back and forth, > it is a little hard at first, but once you get the hang of it and > they figure out which book is which, it is not a problem. > > It really is a worthwhile program, and while I don't think it is > totally appropriate for special education students, there are > aspects of the program that I think are right on the money for > multiple levels. > > Michelle > > > > On 11/24/10, Mary wrote: >> I am interested in hearing from other high school teachers that >> use the LANGUAGE! program. What have been your experiences? Did >> you find it hard to get buy in from your students? >> >> Sam J.--have you reached out to Sopris West to talk with someone >> with product knowledge? >> >> Mary >> >> On 11/24/10, Mary wrote: >>> On 11/11/10, Sam J wrote: >>>> I am looking for other high school teachers who are actually >>>> using this program. >>>> >>>> I have been using piecemeal curriculum for my remedial >>>> reading class which I and my students liked- Phonemic >>>> Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Reading Skills, Comprehension >>>> Skills, etc. My students were comfortable with my set up >>>> and have been balking at the Language program even though it >>>> teaches the same skills. >>>> >>>> This year the entire BOCES region adopted Language, but most >>>> schools are using it in middle school. >>>> >>>> Here are my questions about the program: >>>> >>>> How do you get high school kids to buy into the program, >>>> which they think is way too babyish? >>>> >>>> How do you deal with constantly flipping from book to >>>> resource page to interactive text, etc.? >>>> >>>> Thanks for input

Jan 23, 2011

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Sam J Now that we have completed two units of Book E, my students are more engaged. I have modified the phonics part of the lesson. Then, I also add in other reading lessons the students enjoy around the lessons in the program... another fluency program, critical thinking skills, a stronger spelling component, etc. My students have also increased their l...See More

Feb 21, 2011

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Nancy I use Language! at the junior high setting, and as far as being to "babyish", it does seem that way, but you want to make sure the students get a good basis before building on. Also, for those kids that do think the phonics parts are too babyish, I would pair that up with some multisyllable words with the "baby" word in it and tell them we need to ...See MoreI use Language! at the junior high setting, and as far as being to "babyish", it does seem that way, but you want to make sure the students get a good basis before building on. Also, for those kids that do think the phonics parts are too babyish, I would pair that up with some multisyllable words with the "baby" word in it and tell them we need to focus on the small words to get to the big words. Hope it helps.

On 1/23/11, Mindi wrote: > I have been teaching Language! for the past 2 years. I teach students > grades 4-6 and am soon receiving 3 High school students. If taught with > Fidelity the results are amazing. Last year we had 40 students enrolled, > we quickly graduated 7 students out as they achieved grade level status > on a consistent basis. We then filled their seats with other needy > bodies. Of these 40 the 7 we graduated as well as 8 still enrolled > passed state proficiency. How terrific is that! Kids buy in as soon as > they realize they will have success with this learning. No matter the > age, they participate because it breaks down the barriers and allows > them to see a possibility of learning to read. You will be so pleasantly > surprised! Do it! > On 1/09/11, Michelle wrote: >> My district has been using Language! for about 7 years. I taught it >> for a year for 3rd- 5th grade sped and low functioning gen Ed, but I >> also witnessed it being taught at the high school level. The kids >> don't like that the first spelling word of the first week is "a" >> and the rest of the words are super simple, as well, but you'd be >> surprised at how many kids still struggle with them. I think you >> need to approach the fact that it is a little "babyish" In a >> humorous way, and make it fun. As far as flipping back and forth, >> it is a little hard at first, but once you get the hang of it and >> they figure out which book is which, it is not a problem. >> >> It really is a worthwhile program, and while I don't think it is >> totally appropriate for special education students, there are >> aspects of the program that I think are right on the money for >> multiple levels. >> >> Michelle >> >> >> >> On 11/24/10, Mary wrote: >>> I am interested in hearing from other high school teachers that >>> use the LANGUAGE! program. What have been your experiences? Did >>> you find it hard to get buy in from your students? >>> >>> Sam J.--have you reached out to Sopris West to talk with someone >>> with product knowledge? >>> >>> Mary >>> >>> On 11/24/10, Mary wrote: >>>> On 11/11/10, Sam J wrote: >>>>> I am looking for other high school teachers who are actually >>>>> using this program. >>>>> >>>>> I have been using piecemeal curriculum for my remedial >>>>> reading class which I and my students liked- Phonemic >>>>> Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Reading Skills, Comprehension >>>>> Skills, etc. My students were comfortable with my set up >>>>> and have been balking at the Language program even though it >>>>> teaches the same skills. >>>>> >>>>> This year the entire BOCES region adopted Language, but most >>>>> schools are using it in middle school. >>>>> >>>>> Here are my questions about the program: >>>>> >>>>> How do you get high school kids to buy into the program, >>>>> which they think is way too babyish? >>>>> >>>>> How do you deal with constantly flipping from book to >>>>> resource page to interactive text, etc.? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for input

Oct 13, 2011

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