Tracy W. Smith's Class and Resource Webpage

Tracy W. Smith, Ph.D.

E-Mail address: smithtw@appstate.edu

Mailing Address:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Appalachian State University
PO Box 32047
Boone, NC 28608

Links to important middle school organizations and resources

Inspirational Teacher Documents

Literacy Resources

Literature Circles Roles for Content Disciplines

International Reading Association/National Middle School Association Position Paper on Adolescent Literacy

Examples of Multi-text Studies

Examples of Thematic Units

Fall 2007

RE 3150: Language Arts in the Middle Grades

Course Syllabus
Language Arts Web Resources
Day One Activity: Reading-Writing Survey
Oral Language PowerPoint Presentation
Teaching Resources
- Writers'/Readers' Workshop
- Minilessons Developed by Students in RE 3150
  - Craft Minilessons
  - Conventions Minilessons
  - Procedure Minilessons
  - Reading Stategies Minilessons
- Evaluation
  - Rubric Resources and Links
- Authentic Assessment in Education
- Family Contact Resources
- Mythology Unit

CI 4490: Middle Grades Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Yadkin Center)
Mondays, 6-8:40 p.m.

CI 2800: Teachers, Schools, and Learners (Caldwell Higher Ed. Center)
Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

CI 4450: Middle Grades Exhibition Portfolio (for student teachers)
Meets based on needs of individual students

CI 3920: Teaching Young Adolescents

Reading: Celebrating and Building upon the Diverse Characteristics and Needs of Young Adolescents

Professional Reading Projects from 2004 (include reviews and presentations of books related to young adolescents, their development, and responsive school practices)

CI 5525: Product of Learning