Check out Close Reading--through Gamified Learning
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The story starts the same way...
"The Machines have taken over and you are our only hope!" |
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Think back to books and movies of the past. How many stories can you remember that have a variation of that phrase to start off?
Write your ideas in the comment box below!
So here we are again,
I'm sitting here, typing the same message, "The Machines have taken over and you are our only hope!" Yet, my cry for revolution is not powered by magic stones, aliens, or some rich guys with super suits... this revolution is about READING.Amplify ELA (@amplify_ELA) is promoting Close Reading through their story The Last Readers. I spent about 20 minutes going through the beginning stages of the game and had to stop myself from continuing on because I'm an adult and need to get some work done! That being said, the story is engaging, fun, and hooked me in pretty quick! Very Fun!
Dr. Tim Shanahan, Advisor and Co-Author of the Last Readers states on the website:
“It is not enough to ‘comprehend’ a text or to be able to summarize it or answer basic questions about it. A close reader will understand how the author has powerfully communicated the ideas and where that power emanates from.”
In-depth, detailed understanding.
From a Student's Perspective:
The interface is easy to use, the graphics are great. The graphic novel structure is engaging and attractive. Students get to create/design their own character within the game, adding different customizes for uniqueness. As the story unfolds, students will need to complete different ELAR tasks to continue through the game (I was shown the structure of an argument because that's how you hack the machines. I had to define the three pieces of an argument with different examples...the more I got correct, the more points I received). The story has a soundtrack and voiceover that takes you through the story as you meet different, unique characters along the way.
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| image from https://www.amplify.com/closereading |
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| image from https://www.amplify.com/closereading |
From a Teacher's Perspective:
Similar to other online tools, you have the ability to create a class and track where your students are at in the game. This has the potential to be a really valuable tool to pinpoint the areas of ELAR that might need more work.
#formativeassessment #forthewin
There are various links to other resources that you can bring into your classroom as well as the promise of more levels coming! The site also has the potential to assign differentiated lessons to your classroom based on their level of reading!
CHECK THIS OUT NOW! Because the free BETA version ends on New Year's Eve.
Check it out!
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