It’s All about Thinking – Collaborating to Support All Learners
Reading, Writing, Thinking Strategies Middle
Prince Rupert January 9, 2014 Faye Brownlie
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Learning IntenDons
• I have a plan to collaborate with someone in the classroom.
• I have a plan to try a different strategy or sequence that focuses on literacy and engagement.
• I have a plan to conDnue to ask the quesDons, ”How is what I am doing supporDng the learning of all my students?” and “How do I know?”
“Pedagogy trumps curriculum.”
(Dylan Wiliam)
Four Minute Reflective Write
Think about what you know about your class as you begin this next term.
What are the strengths of your class as a whole?
What are some areas to strengthen of your class as a whole?
How can what you saw this morning be used with your students?
Synthesize
• What are two key words/phrases from your write?
• Pick ONE to share & to explain why you picked it.
Talk Time
A/ B Partners – Share your ONE key idea (2 minutes each)
Square up – Share your partner’s idea (5 minutes)
Decide as a group on ONE key thought to share with the wider group
Group Report out –ONE key idea (1 minute per group)
Background Knowledge Close Reading Think Aloud
Inquiry
How do animals adapt?
Background knowledge has a greater impact on adolescents being able to read a text than anything else. -‐Doug Fisher, Richard Allington
Why is this adaptation the best for this environment?
• Examine the pictures, the capDons and the graphics, the text
• Look for what strikes you, what jumps out as unique and/or important to remember
• Place 3 post-‐it notes on 3 different points that support your inquiry/argument
• Come to the circle to start the conversaDon with the informaDon behind the post-‐it notes
The 10 A Scholastic Series for Inquiry
Editor: Jeff Wilhelm
• 100 Dtles grades 6-‐10 • 50 Dtles grades 4-‐8
Smartest Adaptations in Nature -Scholastic
Barb Turney • Universal Design for Learning • Inquiry • Deep thinking • Personal connecDons
With Universal Design In Mind What was the impact of residen2al schools on Aboriginal culture?
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What do you no2ce?
CONNECTING
What are you wondering?
What ques2ons do you have?
Processing
Literature Circles • What opened your eyes?
• What touched your heart?
• What made you think more deeply or differently? • Journaling & Reflec2ng
Transforming
Phrases and words were used to describe the impact of Residen2al Schools on the person.