Directions

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Directions

• With the other people in your group, read through
  the definition of the strategy.
• Discuss ways to use this process strategy in your
  classroom.
• Be prepared to share with others.

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Choice Board Dinner Menu

• Topic Photosynthesis
• Appetizer (Everyone Shares)
• Write the chemical equation for photosynthesis
• Entrée (Select One)
• Draw a picture that shows what happens during
  photosynthesis
• Write two paragraphs about what happens during
  photosynthesis
• Create a rap that explains what happens during
  photosynthesis
• Side Dishes (Select at Least Two)
• Define respiration, in writing
• Compare photosynthesis to respiration using a
  Venn Diagram
• Write a journal entry from the point of view of a
  green plant
• With a partner, create and perform a skit that
  shows the differences between photosynthesis and
  respiration
• Dessert (Optional)
• Create a test to assess the teachers knowledge
  of photosynthesis

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RAFT Assignments
Role Audience Format Topic
Huck Finn Tom Sawyer Note Hidden in a Tree Knot A Few Things You Should Know
Rain Drop Future Droplets Advice Column The Beauty of Cycles
Fractions Whole Numbers Petition To Be Considered Part of the Family
Comma Writers Diary Entry I Wish People Knew Where I Belong
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Learning Contracts

• Agreement between one or more students their
  teacher
• Teacher specifies learning objectives required
  components of assignment
• Student identifies methods of accomplishing the
  tasks.
• Timelines/deadlines are part of the contract.
• Allows students to work at appropriate pace

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Cubing

• Allows students to look at issue from different
  perspectives
• Differentiate learning by readiness, student
  interest or learning style
• Vary in color tasks depending upon ability
  interests of small group

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Jigsawing

• Divide class into HOME groups.
• Each member of HOME group receives a number. Each
  group has the same numbers.
• Each member of HOME group receives a different
  assignment (i.e., passage to read, question to
  answer, problem to solve). IMPORTANT All 1
  members of each group should have same problem.

1. The HOME groups split, and members come together
   in other EXPERT groups. The EXPERT group works
   collaboratively to complete the task.
2. After designated time, members of EXPERT group
   return to HOME groups. Each person shares
   his/her expertise and knowledge with the HOME
   group.

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Corners

• As a review, post 1-5 samples of a different type
  of math problem on chart paper in each corner of
  the room.
• Invite students to go to the corner with the type
  of problem that he/she would like/needs to work
  on.
• Students are given a certain amount of time to
  work problems individually before being given
  time to collaborate on answers.

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Hot Seat

• Before the beginning of class, the teacher
  prepares 4-5 questions related to the topic of
  study and writes them on sticky notes.
• Place the sticky notes underneath student desks
  so they are hidden from view.
• At beginning of class, inform students that
  several of them are sitting in Hot Seats and
  will be asked to answer the questions.
• Have the students check their desks for the
  strategically placed sticky notes.
• Students who are in the Hot Seats take turns
  answering the questions.

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Think-Tac-Toe

• Collection of activities from which students can
  choose
• In form of 3x3 or 4x4 grid
• Use to differentiate content, process product

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Tiered Assignments
Rewrite a scene from the book Create a comic book from a scene Rewrite a scene with a modern-day character
Analyze the historical events that took place during the story Final Test Draw the setting
Create a glossary for the reading Create a plot line Create a timeline of events
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Tiered Assignments
Rewrite a scene from the book Create a comic book from a scene Rewrite a scene with a modern-day character
Analyze the historical events that took place during the story Final Test Draw the setting
Create a glossary for the reading Create a plot line Create a timeline of events