GO TOs

Core Values (TIU3)

Authenticity means that there are no surprises. What I Encouragement means that people can count on you to build
say and do is who I am with no hidden agenda. So, when them up instead of tear them down. This goes for students,
I tell a student that I care about their future, that’s co-workers & everyone in between, they should feel better
after a conversation with you- not worse.
exactly what I mean.

Learning Styles (TIU4) Learning styles with 2 examples – place a star by your preferred styles

Style: * Kinesthetic Style: Visual Style: Auditory

ex. ex. ex.

I would have many science Graphic Images/Charts Students could read aloud
demonstrations

ex. ex. ex.

Incorporate movement Videos Small discussion groups

Activate the Brain – The R’s (TIU7)

1. Relationships 4. Retrieval 7. Re-exposing

2. 5. 8.
Rigor Rooting Rehearsing
3. 6. 9.
Relevance Retaining Recognizing

Teach the Vocabulary (SS1)

1. Fryer Model-4-square graphic organizer 3. Word Wall-a wall or words, pictures, definitions, etc.
depending on age group

2. 4.
Word Games- utilizing various games (wheel of Word Journal- students can create their own dictionary
fortune/ password)

Strategies for Differentiation (SS2)

1. Tiered Instruction- Changing the level of the task to 3. Compacting Curriculum- for students who have mastered the
meet the student’s developmental needs. topic, providing alternative assignment or activities.

2. 4.
Flexible Grouping- creating homogenous and heterogeneous Anchoring Assignments- enrichment assignments or long
groups that
Strategies forwork best for(SS2-7)
Success the students’ current assignments.
Provide 2 examples term projects available at anytime
of each
Strategies for Success (SS2-7) – Provide 2 examples of each

Example 1 Example 2

Cooperative Grouping Round Robin- turn to your partner and Paraphrase Passport- Each student must
take turns each saying 1 item paraphrase the previous before moving on

Graphic Organizers
Venn Diagram- perfect for comparing Concept Map- begin with one topic and
and contrasting work your way out into greater detail.
Advanced Organizers
Connect 4 Thinking- similar to Venn but K-W-L- This is a chart that helps identity
looking for connection/relationships what you already Know, what you Want to
know, and later, what you have Learned
Similarities / Differences
T-chart- with a compare and contrast Venn Diagram- another way to compare
and contrast
Summarizing & Notetaking
3-2-1 Summary- Write 3 big facts, 2
Cornel Notes- Bullet points & summary. examples and 1 summary
Cues & Questions 1 minute paper- write everything you Investigating the Question Slap-Down game-
remember for 1 minute and then summarize

Blooms Verbs (SS8 and SS9)

Create Create- Design-explain-construct-rearrange

APPS: Google Slides & Online tool Skype

Evaluate Justify-Compare-Describe-Interpret-Predict

Google Groups- Online Notion

APPS:

Produce-contrast-interpret- relate- illustrate

Analyze
Google Expeditions & WeVideo
APPS:
Demonstrate- operate-predict- solve- choose
Apply
Zoom- Google Drive
APPS:
Explain-express-paraphrase-estimate-describe
Comprehension
Voice Thread- PicMokey Collage, iMovie
APPS:
Define-Identify-Recall-Recognize-State
Remember
Wordle- Vocaroo, Popplet
APPS:
Four Questions to redirect behavior (CBM5)

1. What are you doing?

2.
What are you supposed to be doing?

3.
Are you doing it?
4.
What are you going to do about it?

Modifications and Accommodations (E6)

Quantity Time Level of Support
Definition Definition Definition
Adapt the number of items Adapt the time allotted for the task, or Increased personal assistance to keep
student is expected to learn. test. on task, prompts,

Example Example Example

A reduced list of terms student Extra time for unit test. Peer buddy to help student transition
must learn at one time. from class to class.

Input Difficulty Output

Definition Definition Definition
Adapt the way instruction is Adapt the skill level, problem type or Adapt how the student can respond to
delivered. rule on how student may approach instruction.
work.

Example Example Example

Providing a line marker when Allowing student to use a calculator to Giving a student an oral exam.
reading. figure math problems.

Participation Notes:
Definition
Adapt extent student must be
involved.
Example
Student doesn’t have to present
their science project, just turn it
in.
Suggestions for working with Students in Poverty (E12)

1. Be sensitive regarding the school supplies requested. 4. Keep expectations of student’s high- poverty
doesn’t = ignorance.

2. Do not make comments on a student’s clothing unless 5. Keep an assortment of supplies students can pull
it’s in a violation. from during class.
3. 6.
Careful about requests for funds to field trips or class parties. Ensure that all students are eating lunch (have free
lunch etc)

Reading Strategies to Strengthen Literacy Skills (R8)

Strategy name When / how to use it Define it

1. List vocabulary words, group them into categories

List-Group-Label Before reading
and label them with descriptive titles.

2.
Think about what the content means to you, turn to your
Think-Pair-Share Before Reading partner and discuss, and then teacher opens the floor to
share.
3. Students are given sections/parts of a story to read aloud
Reader’s Theatre During Reading like a play.

Making content comprehensible for ELL students (R9)

Write at least 3 strategies / techniques that you could easily implement in your classroom for your content

1. Prepare the lesson

Graphic Organizer- Supplemental Material (Demonstrations)- Highlighted Text
2. Build background
Contextualizing Key vocabulary- Personal dictionaries- Content word walls
3. Make verbal communication understandable
Appropriate speech (paraphrasing)- Use of demonstrations- Discussion of abstract concepts

4. Learning strategies (this one should be easy!)

illustrations (poster)- Gist/ Summarizing (Word cloud summary) – Question & Answer session
5. Opportunities for interaction
Heterogenous Small Group- Class Discussion (“How do you know..?”)- Informational gap activities (Learning
games)
6. Practice and application
Lab application of content- Connections between abstract & concrete (Lab report) – Practice speaking (discussion & presenting)

7. Lesson delivery
Minimize downtime- Good pacing- Clear objectives (displayed on the overhead)

8. Review and assess

Continuous paraphrasing- Agreement/disagreement review- oral feedback