tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post6565488695382246820..comments2023-07-20T04:22:29.680-07:00Comments on Whole Brain Teaching Book Club II: Chapter 30: Bonus Chapter: Designing Your WBT Model ClassroomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02799364836309543715noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-63057671659043780672016-04-12T17:41:58.335-07:002016-04-12T17:41:58.335-07:00Hi Geni! I know it is HARD to only choose 4, but ...Hi Geni! I know it is HARD to only choose 4, but please choose 4 of these and give a brief explantion of why you chose each of these to use in your classroom. (:Nancy Stoltenberg Director of WBT Certificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613151984108431940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-24207953069223589262016-04-12T17:24:54.780-07:002016-04-12T17:24:54.780-07:00Only four, I can only pick four? That is a very ha...Only four, I can only pick four? That is a very hard thing to do. My classroom currently incorporates the Five plus Diamond Rules, Teach-Ok, Super Improvers Team, the Scoreboard, Mirror Words, Genius Ladder, Oral Writing with Brainy Gestures, Super Speed 1000, Power Pix, Mind Games, the Wacky Fun Star, Super Speed Grammar and Math; my goodness, what am I not using? My students live, breath and love Whole Brain Teaching as much as I do. These strategies help keep my students engaged, makes them think deeper, and adds the perfect amount of funtricity! I feel so blessed to have found WBT and wonder how I ever taught without it!<br /><br />GeniAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465895949895049758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-50204361328270179712015-10-25T15:39:44.884-07:002015-10-25T15:39:44.884-07:00Kelly,
Great work! Here are 25 certification point...Kelly,<br />Great work! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-82965816623870521772015-10-24T05:42:16.842-07:002015-10-24T05:42:16.842-07:00Chapter 30
Class Rules: The 5 WBT rules, along w...Chapter 30<br /><br />Class Rules: The 5 WBT rules, along with the Diamond Rule, are what I consider to be one of the staple components of a WBT model classroom. By nature, students yearn for a structured, well-managed classroom environment that is conducive for learning to take place. The beauty of the WBT rules is that they actually cover every inch of the school campus. WBT rules are unlike traditional classroom rules. Traditional classroom rules vary from teacher to teacher and grade to grade. Traditional rules are displayed in the classroom, explained at the beginning of the school year, but then rarely mentioned again for the rest of the school year. With WBT rules, the students are excitedly reciting and practicing them DAILY and are the same in each teacher's classroom.<br /><br />Scoreboard: The Scoreboard is a component that I feel is another WBT essential. It allows the students to exercise their competitiveness in a game-like manner, which promotes a positive classroom environment. Having the ability to vary the Scoreboard keeps the students actively engaged, eager to perform, and encourages TEAMWORK in the classroom.<br /><br />SIT: I can’t sing enough praises for what the Super Improvers Team has done in my classroom. The punch that this component packs is indescribable. It is by far my favorite tool out of the WBT toolbox. By allowing each student to take ownership and target a specific area they need to improve, they are fueled and strive to accomplish that individual goal. Before I launch this classroom management system, I remind my students of a quote which states, “Fair isn’t everyone getting the same thing. Fair is everyone getting what they NEED in order to SUCCEED.” As a result, this quote squashes any “That’s not fair!” remarks. <br /><br />Power Pix Wall: The strength of this tool could make such a difference in student performance on standardized tests. When thinking about how textbooks are designed and standards are taught, it seems as though after a lesson is delivered... BOOM, it is on to the next skill and the one that was just taught is not mentioned again. Can you imagine if these core concepts were displayed, referenced, and reviewed throughout the entire school year? My prediction would be that standardized test scores would increase significantly, and school administrators and teachers would be shouting from the rooftops!!<br /><br />Kelly Avery<br />WBT InternAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403020163808085972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-1636197108837709422015-10-11T15:00:13.259-07:002015-10-11T15:00:13.259-07:00Chris,
These are truly the foundation of WBT! Usin...Chris,<br />These are truly the foundation of WBT! Using these techniques will bring your students joy and will help you reach Teacher Heaven every day! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-39769259396522938422015-10-09T16:13:25.031-07:002015-10-09T16:13:25.031-07:001. Super Improver Team
The Super Improver Team i...1. Super Improver Team<br /> <br />The Super Improver Team is a great resource to teach improvement. Every person no matter their age enjoys being recognized for their hard work and giving people the opportunity to be regconized for doing better in any area is a great way to celebrate improvement. I like to use the SIT not only for my classroom but a way to show others who visit my room how my class is working hard and making improvements in their daily classroom routines.<br /> <br />2. Class yes<br /> <br />I really like the method of class yes. When I am needing the class to come to order whether it is in the classroom or in the playground the class yes is a great way to get the class back in order. I also like the fact that you can vary the way that you call the class to order with yo class, class in various tones or sounds or words.<br /> <br /> <br />3. Scoreboard<br /> <br />The scoreboard is a great way to have a healthy competition in the classroom. You can emphasize the positive things that the student or students are doing in the classroom and also when they are having difficulty in the classroom without singling out a single student. The reward can be the thrill of winning or a small reward such as a minute with a activity on the Smartboard or an extra minute of recess.<br /> <br />4. Mirror and Hands and Eyes<br /> <br />This is such a great way to call the class to do what the leader is doing in a short amount of time. When you have the class turn on their mirrors with their voice, hands, hands, and eyes they ready to actively learn. The greatest joy I feel is when one of my students take the role as the leader and does the same thing to call the class to attention to learn. <br /> <br /> <br />5. Brainies<br /> <br />I think that the brainies are a great way to engage the learning in any subject or writing, Language Arts and Math. When you combine learning with the visual cues, the verbal reminders of vocabulary and the kinesthetic movement of the gesture the students are able to remember the academic concepts. <br /><br /><br />6. Classroom Rules<br /> <br />I think that the rules are great to use to start off the climate of everyday but a great way to bring back to memory any time of the day that a teacher needs to refocus back his/ her class. I also believe that the rules are measurable and that gestures teach the rules in a fun and engaging way.Christina Chapanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398723410419941899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-25286010137701419882015-09-09T15:30:58.895-07:002015-09-09T15:30:58.895-07:00Wendy,
It sounds like you have a classroom filled ...Wendy,<br />It sounds like you have a classroom filled with a lot of WBT and a lot of fun! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-27911709619661907542015-09-07T12:29:03.053-07:002015-09-07T12:29:03.053-07:00It was fun to read this chapter. In my district I...It was fun to read this chapter. In my district I am a model teacher and other teachers come in and watch my WBT all the time. I realize I am not certified, but it is all over my room and when they come to my room to visit, this is what they see. It swept the district last year from people coming. I was the most visited model teacher in the district and I know it was all about WBT. )I love having people visit, see my kindergarteners, and want to do what we are doing in their own room. I love love spreading the WBT excitement and someday would love to be a certified room!!! <br />I start with the 5 rules. My kids love them. We focus on one a day the first 6 days. We rehearse and rehearse. I have a child lead them and they think it is so cool being the 'teacher' We use the rules in their daily behavior calendar that goes home in their take home folder. The parents learned about all of the WBT I do in a meeting before school started. I also implement Teach- Okay and Mirror. It is only the 3rd week of school and we are just starting it. In kinderland it takes extra practice for that one I have found. :) I have also found reading scores are awesome when using the Biffytoon characters and cards. I have shrunk these down and use them all the time. Each person gets their own to study if they aren't learning them right away. They are also prominent in my room. I have saved my favorite for last. The SIW has honestly changed my life as a teacher. The positive management is like nothing I have ever seen. It is talked about by so many who see it in action. Besides the positive reinforcement for academic, behavior, and social improving, the community it builds is amazing. The kids are genuinely proud of each other and we celebrate so very much. Lastly, the Genius Ladder is my ultimate literacy nirvana. This is the main thing visitors watch. The oral writing, gestures, and knowledge that kindergartners display over nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, commas, other punctuation blows people away. Soon in the year the kids actually use all of this in their writing. They are able to write neat genius phonetic sentences. We have created awesome writing paper for them to use with the ladder on it. I have had pre-school through middle school teachers walk out of my room with something from WBT they are fired up about!!!! It is exciting to me to start this certification process!!!!wee3850https://www.blogger.com/profile/17066421660921433819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-17025020599794559972015-08-31T16:04:04.250-07:002015-08-31T16:04:04.250-07:00Susan,
These are some of the most important core ...Susan, <br />These are some of the most important core elements of WBT! They will transform your classroom! Nice job, here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-65422565684379604982015-08-31T09:56:49.652-07:002015-08-31T09:56:49.652-07:00These are the four features I will begin with are:...These are the four features I will begin with are:<br /><br />The Rules<br /> The rules are the foundation for every part of Whole Brain Teaching. The rules are one of the first things I will teach. It is important that they are prominently displayed in the classroom. As we practice them daily, the display can be used as reinforcement.<br />The Scoreboard<br />The Scoreboard is the first classroom management tool to use in Whole Brain Teaching. As we are learning to follow the rules, it is used to both reteach and reward students. The Scoreboard will be a highly motivating tool as students work to gain points.<br />The Super Improver Team <br />The Super Improver Team is the next step in classroom management. This feature can be used throughout the day to encourage and reward students as they become successful both academically and in behavior. This tool allows all students to get recognition for the achievements they have made. It allows everyone to gain stars on an equal “playing field.”<br />The Genius Ladder<br />The Genius Ladder is a tool for teaching students to improve their writing. It also teaches language arts (as in the identification and use of adjectives, adverbs, etc.)<br />The Genius Ladder is also a wonderful vocabulary tool as students talk about, share and discuss the sentences. It will be a valuable tool to improve writing skills.<br />Susan Abrahamsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548084076545310607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-20034369941274919932015-07-31T11:00:19.245-07:002015-07-31T11:00:19.245-07:00Courtney,
These are some of the most important asp...Courtney,<br />These are some of the most important aspects of WBT. Using these will make your classroom a fun and engaging place! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-7158018429864449322015-07-30T17:47:53.459-07:002015-07-30T17:47:53.459-07:00The five rules posters would be so important to ha...The five rules posters would be so important to have in my classroom if I am going to keep my students accountable. Especially during the beginning of the year, students need to see the rules and be reminded of them. If they have never been introduced to the five rules before, they will benefit from the visual.<br /><br />I think the Super Improvers Team is a wonderful idea. So often as teachers, we focus on the behavior clip chart. This usually shows the misbehavior in the classroom but does nothing to draw attention to those who are doing what they are supposed to and improving their behavior. The Super Improvers Team gives students a goal and something to work towards.<br /><br />The Scoreboard is a fun way to encourage great behavior from the class but also to correct misbehavior. It adds an element of enjoyable criticism and makes the class accountable for their actions. With so many variations of the Scoreboard available, this technique would last the entire year!<br /><br />Class Homework Points is a great system and I enjoyed reading about them. I think it would really motivate my students to complete their homework and do so in a way that is to the best of their ability. A lot of students at my school need some type of motivation to do their homework and I believe this is a great way to incorporate that.<br /><br />-Courtney WoodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14676379263804066525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-43193061680699477252015-07-07T09:16:35.686-07:002015-07-07T09:16:35.686-07:00Bethann,
Don't you love the "monitoring t...Bethann,<br />Don't you love the "monitoring their own learning" going on in your classroom?! Great job! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-67353905717339960372015-07-07T06:51:58.626-07:002015-07-07T06:51:58.626-07:00I have implemented The Big 7 in my Spanish classes...I have implemented The Big 7 in my Spanish classes with overwhelming success. Upon entering every class, I set the tone for our 40 minutes together with an attention getter. I immediately grab their attention and get the class excited about our time together. With repetition of the classroom rules, the children are reminded of my expectations. This is especially important as I travel to other classrooms where I must be clear of my classroom guidelines and routines. The scoreboard is a visual reminder and motivator to help keep the students focused of our common goal while making learning fun and enforcing classroom management. <br /> <br />I especially love Mirror, Switch, and Teach Ok because all of these techniques support language learning and offer me an opportunity to assess fluency and comprehension even for my most timid participants. These techniques allow students to interact in a comfortable way while making lasting connections. Many times, students can feel inhibited to speak Spanish in front of their peers for fear of sounding silly or making mistakes. Utilizing these techniques, allows the children to practice Spanish vocabulary in a relaxed approach. Hands and Eyes notify my students that I have an important message and need immediate, focused attention.<br /> <br />I use a modified version of the SIT. With over 100 students, I have modified the SIT to meet my needs. I use a Super Improver Board for student motivation and a bit of friendly competition across grade levels. Each class chooses a goal at the beginning of a new unit and once the class has reached 5-10 tally marks (depending on how often the class meets) the class moves up the board and sets a new goal. The children also set personal goals in their language learning portfolios. Using a similar idea as the SIT, once the student reaches his/her goal and upon our meeting, we send home a note to celebrate student progress and set a new language learning goal. <br /><br />With the constant focus on student progress and positive reinforcement, I have happy students who are learning in a stress free environment who are monitoring their own learning. <br /><br />Bethann BarnemanBeebarnemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15716483013691309831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-83525601493415349162015-07-02T20:38:45.292-07:002015-07-02T20:38:45.292-07:00:):)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-46664410018100067222015-07-01T09:54:16.796-07:002015-07-01T09:54:16.796-07:00Thank you Michelle! I actually started to cry when...Thank you Michelle! I actually started to cry when I felt your excitement. I will have taught twenty years when I reach 10-25-2015! Yes, I was going to retire. My introduction into whole brain teaching has changed me. I am so happy with what I am learning. I will check out Teachers Pay Teachers and redo my entire classroom. THANK YOU!Regina-Champagne Babinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696395281958367664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-8344646137168783132015-07-01T09:07:42.444-07:002015-07-01T09:07:42.444-07:00Regina,
Wow! How wonderful that you chose to teach...Regina,<br />Wow! How wonderful that you chose to teach another year! I can feel the excitement in your posts as you plan for your new classroom. Don't forget to check out Teachers Pay Teachers, there is an abundance of free WBT there (classroom rule posters, super improver wall sets etc.) That will make it even more fun to spice up your room. Great job! Here are 25 certification points and a 5 point bonus!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-82764210563919664692015-07-01T01:12:24.088-07:002015-07-01T01:12:24.088-07:00Whole Brain Teaching is new to me. After reading o...Whole Brain Teaching is new to me. After reading our book, I am very excited to present these concepts to have a model kindergarten classroom. They are 1) the Five Rules, 2) the Scoreboard, 3) the Super Improvers Team and the 4) Genius Ladder. <br /><br />1) The Five Classroom Rules- I tried these this year after watching YouTube videos. Now that I have read the book, I understand the rules more. I will use them with giant gestures. I will also begin my class with these daily and focus on these after holidays. Acting out the rules will redefine each one for the learner who needs to see it this way several times. We will also illustrate the rules in our class journals. <br />The visuals in the book, pages 275-279, will be posted to a classroom wall. <br /><br />2) The Scoreboard will reinforce The Five Classroom Rules. Using the reward system will intrigue the students. Changing the rewards will add excitement to the entire class throughout the year. This year I will place these rules in a very visual place in the front of the room for its constant use.<br /><br />3) The Super Improvers Team helps each student individually. Students set realistic goals that they are able to attain for individual accomplishments. These goals may be academic or behavioral as long as there is improvement. They are explicit and fair to achieve. Every student will move forward reaching for rewards and feeling success.<br /><br />4) The Genius Ladder will assist in developing writing skills “which is the core focus of every WBT classroom.” This will help the class create great paragraphs. How fast kindergarten students learn with this method is amazing!<br /><br />I was going to retire this year. I started watching WBT videos and implementing what I learned at the beginning of 2015. Now, I have read the book. I look so forward to the school year. I no longer wish to retire. This was one of my favorite questions to answer. I have visualized the beginning model of my new WBT classroom!<br /><br />Regina-Champagne BabinRegina-Champagne Babinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696395281958367664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-19694324374017903582015-05-07T10:11:31.733-07:002015-05-07T10:11:31.733-07:00Hannah,
I can tell you have a great WBT classroom!...Hannah,<br />I can tell you have a great WBT classroom! Each element you have included will enhance your ability to engage and teach! Here are 25 points and a 5 point Bonus!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-67842797101453678512015-05-07T09:42:55.396-07:002015-05-07T09:42:55.396-07:00The four features I will adopt and have already ad...The four features I will adopt and have already adopted in my own classroom are: Genius Ladder, Oral Writing, Ten Minute Writing, and the WBT Homework Model. <br /><br />The first feature I chose is the Genius Ladder because I feel as though I don’t hit writing as hard as I should. To be honest, my students are not super thrilled when I tell them we will be doing a writing assignment in class. I can even tell them that they get to choose whatever topic they want to write about, and they would still groan. It’s obvious to me that they are just bored with it. If we start with something like the Genius Ladder, students will be more engaged and will become better writers. This is such a powerful tool that I can easily implement in my classroom to create strong writers.<br /><br />The second feature I chose is Oral Writing because my students do not know how to properly speak. They do not know how to speak to me and they do not know how to speak to each other. I know it is because they are not getting the assistance they need at home. They have their own way of talking with their families that they bring into the classroom. I will start next year by asking my students individual questions to answer orally. This allows me to hear how my students talk and respond, and allows for us to build a relationship. I will introduce Adders and Concluders before I expect thorough answers from them. I will keep some of the same sentences I asked at the beginning of the year, but just expect Adders and Concluders. I would also like my Teach-Okay partners to ask each other those questions, and give them accountability to make sure each partner is using Adders and Concluders to answer the question. How cool is it to have student leaders in the classroom!<br /><br />The third feature I chose is Ten Minute Writing because it is a quick and easy way to assess growth in writing, and what particular skills students need help on in writing. Every morning, my “board work” is a writing prompt. Once in a while, I have another activity for them to do when they come in in the morning, but it is usually a writing prompt. Although my students don’t like writing long paragraphs and essays, they usually enjoy the writing prompts. I try to relate them to whatever we talked about the day before, so that we can quickly review what we discussed. I also use exit tickets. Exit tickets allow me to see what my students learned on a particular day, and why it was important. This writing prompt is short and sweet, much like the one mentioned in the book. I use the sentence starter, “Today I learned that _______,” and my students write, in at least two sentences, what they learned that day. I then ask the class, “Why was what we learned today important?” My students “orally write” to me, telling me why it was important. It is a fun way to end the day!<br /><br />The last feature I chose is the WBT Homework Model because homework is an integral part in maintaining information. My students do not need to work on sight words because they are in sixth grade. One-Star Homework in my class will be a little different. If a student takes one quiz a week, they get a star. Two-Star Homework and Three-Star Homework will be the same in my room. It is a school-wide expectation that our students read for at least thirty minutes every night. In my district, students use Accelerated Reader to read books and take quizzes. They test three times during the year to see what level of books they need to be reading, and are given personal point goals to reach. They read the book independently, and then take a quiz through the Accelerated Reader website. If students make their goals when required, they get an incentive from me, such as free time. The homework log will be important to see what students are completing. They will have to be responsible for filling this log out and showing it to me every day!Hannah Meachamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03911654286814990276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-90214238540053254202015-05-02T20:25:26.207-07:002015-05-02T20:25:26.207-07:00Shila,
Great job! Here are 25 certification points...Shila,<br />Great job! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-88726448283619699262015-04-29T16:36:01.661-07:002015-04-29T16:36:01.661-07:00My model WBT classroom MUST include the following:...My model WBT classroom MUST include the following:<br />1.) The Five Classroom Rules- This is a non-negotiable. My kids know the rules, can teach others the rules, and live by the rules. It makes the day go by so smoothly because expectations are clear and repeated every day.<br />2.) Scoreboard- This is a HUGE motivator in my classroom. I change the way the game is played to prevent habituation, but currently my two classes are playing against each other. Nothing like a little friendly competition! <br />3.) Seating- Students know exactly who to talk to, partnering up is quick and organized, and I have made purposeful pairings of students. I teach a special education collaborative inclusive classroom so my pairs are extremely important in student growth and achievement. <br />4.) Super Improvers Team- This is actually the first year I have implemented the Super Improvers Team and I absolutely will never go another school year without it. I love how flexible it is and that the students are motivated to show growth and improvement. I have many students vying for the coveted “LEGEND”! My students reaching “Legend” status will have their picture posted above my SIT display board FOREVER (ok…until I retire). They definitely want to go down in history and get their picture posted in my room for years to come.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432576385138784835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-17111168221022186052015-03-02T09:27:21.304-08:002015-03-02T09:27:21.304-08:00Veronica,
The oral writing will be a wonderful too...Veronica,<br />The oral writing will be a wonderful tool for your ELL students! It will really help them connect to the vocabulary and help make the words "real" to them. Nice job! Here are 25 certification points!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-12262798144244781772015-02-24T07:57:12.956-08:002015-02-24T07:57:12.956-08:00 One feature I have adopted for my classroom is th... One feature I have adopted for my classroom is the five classroom rules. I have always struggled to come up with the most important items to have as the rules for the classroom. The five WBT rules have eliminated all items that just didn’t fit into my previous rules. Students truly can not argue with making smart choices and keep your dear teacher happy. Those two rules encompass such a variety of behaviors that I can address everything that comes up appropriately within them. <br /> Another feature I want to adopt for my classroom is the Super Improvers Team. I want to have a method of student self competition and celebration. I like that this method is open ended and can be different for every individual child. I can challenge my students that are high achieving and struggling to achieve. I can also address behavior issues in regards to following classroom rules and/or work completion.<br /> I also want to incorporate the oral writing exercises. I have a large number of ELL students in my class. They need as much practice as they can to orally practice their English language skills. Requiring my students to respond in complete sentences will improve their language skills. Having them respond with full paragraphs will increase their vocabulary and ability to create a variety of sentence structures verbally. <br /> The last item I want to include is the ten minute writing practices. This allows students to process the content they have learned in each day. Revisiting their recently learned concepts will increase their understanding of the concept. It also allows students freedom they don’t normally get. My school has a very structured writing curriculum that is also incorporated into other subject areas. I want my students to have more experimentation and freedom in their writing than I can normally provide them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576308105734724276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3293751270204245792.post-34708334015776791792014-11-06T22:10:42.197-08:002014-11-06T22:10:42.197-08:00Carl,
Great choices! I absolutely LOVE the Genius ...Carl,<br />Great choices! I absolutely LOVE the Genius Ladder - so simple to implement, and so effective with struggling writers! Here are 25 certification points! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741828664350486574noreply@blogger.com