You have heard the saying, “everything is an argument.” This lesson, adapted from College Board consultant, Ruben Rodriguez, is an introduction to argument for Pre-AP, using photographs as a basis. Beginning with the six parts of an argument, students will be able to develop and justify a reasonable position. This session will also explain how to adjust for a general education classroom.
Starting with Degen style visual analysis, we will work through how to gradually increase the rigor of texts so that students can think deeply about texts at any level. We will focus on analyzing WHAT the author is doing, HOW the author is doing it, and WHY the author is doing it. If you’ve never tried this, I’m excited to be the one to show you this technique; it has changed the way I teach analysis.
It can often be challenging to plan instruction that encourages students to think deeply about what they are learning. In this session we will support that work by helping participants add Norman Webb’s Depth of Knowledge framework to their tool belts. Participants will overview Webb’s Depth of Knowledge Levels and learn about how to use the framework to purposefully plan student learning and assessment opportunities at varying levels of cognitive complexity. Participants will need access to a current lesson plan (electronic or hard copy) for the session.
When students are tasked to revise their writing, many times, their first instinct is to copy the same thing down again, only neater. In this session, learn a strategy to help students think deeply about the purpose of their writing and to make decisions about each sentence. It even makes revision fun. This session is focused on physical movement, writing, and reflection, and it works with any level of student.
How many times have you lugged papers home, returning them to students on Monday just to have them tossed in the trash? Marzano’s research uncovered the fact that students who participate in reflecting on their learning and correcting their errors in thinking have an average gain of 29 percentile points over the course of a year. Timeliness of feedback garners a 26 point gain. In this session we will focus on making students active, thus successful in their learning.
Teachers will learn the ins and outs of STAAR scoring and use that knowledge to drive interventions and whole class instruction following MOCK testing. Teachers will practice with their students’ data and leave with a better understanding of which skills need interventions. Participants should bring a charged device and be ready to access Eduphoria and Excel. This session was originally offered at the February 2019 FOCUS. It is recommended for new teachers and teachers who are interested in learning more about targeted STAAR intervention.
You have heard the saying, “everything is an argument.” This lesson, adapted from College Board consultant, Ruben Rodriguez, is an introduction to argument for Pre-AP, using photographs as a basis. Beginning with the six parts of an argument, students will be able to develop and justify a reasonable position. This session will also explain how to adjust for a general education classroom.
Starting with Degen style visual analysis, we will work through how to gradually increase the rigor of texts so that students can think deeply about texts at any level. We will focus on analyzing WHAT the author is doing, HOW the author is doing it, and WHY the author is doing it. If you’ve never tried this, I’m excited to be the one to show you this technique; it has changed the way I teach analysis.
This session will introduce participants to Google Classroom. Participants will learn how to set up a class and get students enrolled. In addition, they will learn various ways to create assignments and make materials available to students. Participants will also learn about possible ways to augment Schoology or other lesson/resource delivery methods.
When students are tasked to revise their writing, many times, their first instinct is to copy the same thing down again, only neater. In this session, learn a strategy to help students think deeply about the purpose of their writing and to make decisions about each sentence. It even makes revision fun. This session is focused on physical movement, writing, and reflection, and it works with any level of student.
In today’s world, people are bombarded with information from all sides, and unfortunately, more often than not, we can’t always trust that we are being told the truth. This session will help you teach your students how to recognize when things aren’t what they seem and how to address those inconsistencies intelligently.
How many times have you lugged papers home, returning them to students on Monday just to have them tossed in the trash? Marzano’s research uncovered the fact that students who participate in reflecting on their learning and correcting their errors in thinking have an average gain of 29 percentile points over the course of a year. Timeliness of feedback garners a 26 point gain. In this session we will focus on making students active, thus successful in their learning.
One of the biggest challenges we deal with is getting students to write about the author's purpose effectively. In this session, you will be equipped with helpful information to help your students actively engage with the text and write about how an author develops their purpose. This strategy has helped students (on-level through AP) get a visual understanding of how their writing should be structured and has been a useful tool in improving their writing.
