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Vertical Articulation 2014-2015
Vertical Articulation 2014-2015
2014-15
Vocabulary Instruction
We discussed the need for vocabulary instruction in all classes.
Some ideas were:
Teaching Latin root words
ACT/SAT 100 words
Larry Bells 12 Powerful Words (being taught in Scots Strategies 9th grade)
Teachers specifically teach vocabulary relevant to their subject
Teachers have a word wall with relevant vocabulary
Vocabulary is assessed at end of unit
Key test-taking words
Vocabulary loops-good for test review
Use Frayer model graphic organizer
Writing Instruction
Standardized writing instruction would benefit students as they progress through high school and postsecondary.
Some ideas are:
Set a standard for citing sources (all teachers use same format, all require citing, etc.)
Similar rubric and set of expectations for all writing prompts, essays, research projects)
Each class require writing with each unit
Common summary requirements: Topic sentence, two three points, concluding sentence.
Common Core Standards for writing:
9.14.10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
9.14.5.5 Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific
purpose and audience, and appropriate to the discipline.
9.14.7.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem Narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate synthesize ideas
from multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
9.14.4.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and
style are appropriate to discipline, task, purpose, and audience.
AVID Writing Strategies:
Cornell Notes
Write to Learn Strategies
Process Writing
Quick Writes
Peer Evaluations
Reading Instruction
Mark the text
Socratic Seminar
Philosophical Chairs
Chunking text
Margin notes
Make a summary
Increase rigor
Access and build on background knowledge
KWL graphic organizer or chart
Process information with writing