Larry McKenzie 7/6/2020

GO TOs
Core Values (TIU3)

Caring – as an educator I’ve picked this up from my 5th

grade teacher Mrs. Rosatti whom was caring and I’d like
to reflect that.
Optimism – All of my favorite teachers were optimistic.
I’ve had to learn to be optimistic.

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

Style: * Visual Style: Audio Style: Kinesthetic

Diagrams ex. Pneumonic devices ex. Incorporate movement

ex.

ex. Word lists ex. Have students record class ex. Written notes
for playback later

Activate the Brain – The R’s (TIU7)

1. 4. 7. Relationships - Establish
Retrieval
Re-exposing– Access prior knw
- Summarize

2. 5. 8. Routing – Provide
RigorRehearsing
– Challenge info
not threatening
– Student practice

3. 6. 9.
Relevance – What
Retaining
Recognizing they know.succ.
M/A
– –Apply/practice
Celebrate

Teach the Vocabulary (SS1)

1. 3. Word
Frayer
Games
Model
– Combine
– Utilizes
play
a four-square
with learning.
graphic
Ex. –
Wheel
organizer
of Fortune
with or
thePassword.
word in the middle.

2. 4.
WordDictionary
Personal Wall – Interactive word
– Student wall personal
created where words
are posted.
journals to keep a running guide to words and
concepts.

Strategies for Differentiation (SS2)

1. Flexible
Strategies forGrouping 3. each
Success (SS2-7) Provide 2 examples of Effective Feedback

2. Formative Assessments
4.
Anchor Activities
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Strategies for Success (SS2-7) – Provide 2 examples of each

Example 1 Example 2

Cooperative Grouping Inner/Outer

Jigsaw Circle

Graphic Organizers
Anchor Chart
Sequence – This would be handy for the
scientific process.

Advanced Organizers
Venn
KWL Diagrams
Charts

Similarities / Differences
T-Chart
Circuit Time

Summarizing & Notetaking

3-2-1 Summary
Cornell Notes

Cues & Questions

1-minute paper
Investigating the question (IQ) slap down

Blooms Verbs (SS8 and SS9)

Create Hypothesize, Expalin, Plan, Relate, Summarize

APPS: Anchor, Canva

Evaluate Assess, Defend, Describe, Predict, Explain

APPS: Notion, Twitter

Compare, Contrast, Demonstrate, Interpret, Illustrate

Analyze
Google sheets, Airtable
APPS:
Use, Manipulate, Construct, Change, Discover
Apply
Mind Mash, Explain Everything
APPS:
Explain, Classify, Distinguish, Express, Give Examples
Comprehension
Diigo, Quizstar
APPS:
Define, Identify, Label, Outline, Recognize
Remember

APPS: Quizlet, Mindmeister

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Four Questions to redirect behavior (CBM5)

1. What are you doing?

2.
What are you supposed to be doing?

3.
Are you doing that?

4.
What are you going to do about it?

Modifications and Accommodations (E6)

Quantity
Definition
Reduce the number of items or
the number of assignments prior
to the mastery assessment.
Time Level of Support
Definition Definition
Adapt the time allotted and allowed Increase the amount of personal
for learning, task assistance to keep student on task or to
completion, or testing. enhance prompt use of skills.

Example Example Example

Reduce the number vocabulary Extended test time for exams. Change Assign tutors (peer, etc.) and how they
items that the learner should in the amount of time for assignments. are to interact with the learner.
know.

Input Difficulty Output

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

Example Example Example

Pre-teach concepts of science to Simplification of steps/procedures, Allow verbal responses rather than
the learner. change of rules for labs. written.

Participation Notes:
Definition There are various ways that I could adapt my science curricula to accommodate and
modify. It would just depend upon the type of situation that would determine the
Adapt the extent to which the
change which would be found in the IEP.
learner is involved in the task.
Example
Have the student gather materials
and observe as lab is performed
by their group members.
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Suggestions for working with Students in Poverty (E12)

1. Keep expectations for poor students high. 4. Keep my requirements as simple as I can for all
students when it comes to supplies.

2. Don’t make comments about students’ clothes or 5. Have a bank of shared supplies for students to
belongings unless they violate dress codes. borrow when they are out of materials.

3. 6.
Take time to explain the rationale for rules and procedures Don’t require costly activities.
in my classroom.

Reading Strategies to Strengthen Literacy Skills (R8)

Strategy name When / how to use it Define it

1. Visual Imagery Before, during, and after reading Guided visualization in which students
are taught to create mental images as
Individually, small group, whole class they read.

2.
Word Wall Before, during, and after reading A collection of words on a wall that can
Individually, small group, whole class be an interactive tool for students that
can be sued during reading and writing.
3. Paired (or partner)
During reading
Small groups Student read aloud to each other
reading

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 Organizers; Cornell Notes; Jigsaw
2. Build background
Personal Dictionaries; Word Walls; Vocabulary self-Selection
3. Make verbal communication understandable
Questioning; Interaction; Application of Content and Language Knowledge

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

Thinking Aloud; Create “I Wonder” Charts; Summarizing Strategy
5. Opportunities for interaction
Fostering Student-Student Interaction; 3-step Interview; Wait Time (for answering questions)
6. Practice and application
Hands-on and manipulatives; Students Teaching Concepts; Small Group Discussion
7. Lesson delivery
Objectives provided orally and in writing; Pacing; Provide purpose and direction for lesson

8. Review and assess

Vocabulary review; Concept/Content review; Informal assessment