TOPIC ACTIVITY FACILITATOR TIPS MATERIALS Groupings Ppt Preview objectives of the module Ppt Warm up Discussion Respond individually to the prompts on the slide. Partner share. Ppt Partners Introduction of standards Allow participants to group by grade level and review standard Ppt Copies of Standards 1 for Grades 6-8 Group by grade level Continue review of standards – Grade 6 After grade level groups review their standard: Have grade level groups share out what they noticed. Discuss that 6th grade is the shift from opinion to argument. Ppt Copies of Standard 1 for Grades 6-8 Make photocopies of the 6-8 progression of CCSS.W.1. Group by grade level, whole group Continue review of standards – Grade 7 After grade level groups review their standard: Have grade level groups share out what they noticed. Ppt Copies of Standard 1 for Grades 6-8 Group by grade level, whole group Continue review of standards – Grade 8 After grade level groups review their standard: Have grade level groups share out what they noticed. Ppt Copies of Standard 1 for Grades 6-8 Group by grade level, whole group
Steps of the argument writing process GENERAL OVERVIEW SLIDE (slide 31 includes participant activity to dive deeper into this topic) Review slide Ppt. Steps of the argument writing process GENERAL OVERVIEW SLIDE (slide 31 includes participant activity to dive deeper into this topic) Now, dig deeper into the elements of an argument. Share/discuss the elements are. Refer back to Slide # 16 handout Ppt. Slide 16 handout Steps of the argument writing process (ACTIVITY: CREATING A POSTER) Copy the Purdue OWL document through page 6. Divide participants into 4 groups (count off by 4’s). Assign each group one of the four elements on the slide of constructing an argument. Each group will create a poster detailing the important points to remember about their area Ppt. Purdue OWL document (pages 1-6) Count off by 4s to form DOE Writing Rubrics The intent of these slides are to introduce DOE writing rubrics, note changes that have been made to the rubrics, and get a general “feel” for the rubric. Ppt. Grades 6-8 Argument Writing Rubric DOE Writing Rubrics The intent of these slides are to introduce DOE writing rubrics, note changes that Ppt. Grades 6-8 Argument Writing Rubric
have been made to the rubrics, and get a general “feel” for the rubric. DOE Writing Rubrics The intent of this slide is to highlight changes in the state writing rubrics Ppt. Grades 6-8 Argument Writing Rubric DOE Writing Rubrics Differences between SBAC vs. DE Writing rubrics Ppt. Grades 6-8 Argument Writing Rubric DOE Writing Rubrics Time for participants to analyze grade level appropriate rubric Ppt. Grades 6-8 Argument Writing Rubric Group by grade level, or small groups Whole group share out Discussion Review gradual release document and discuss how this would look in your classroom Source used Gradual release document (pg. 55) Small group/ pairs Remember that you can over accommodate and impede a student from making growth. Accommodations should be provided based on individual student need. Accommodations should be specific to the student and serve the purpose of providing them the opportunity to be successful with a task/activity/assignment.
Discuss whole group Group activity/share out Common Core State Standards, Writing, and Students with LD: Recommendations Steve Graham and Karen R. Harris Group 1 article on Pages 59,60,61,66 Group 2 article on pages 62,63,64,65,66 Link: Two groups Discuss Extension activity: browse through the different websites and discuss one helpful resource/strategy that is mentioned. Group and Share out Print Article Discuss Discuss implications for instruction and assessment; view web links if time permits. Waffles vs. Pancakes debate If time allows you could use this as an activity with teachers or teachers can use it Ppt. Downloaded MP4 or Internet