A Typical Week in an AVID Classroom Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AVID Curriculum (WICOR-see below) Socratic Tutorials support core content courses AVID Curriculum (WICOR-see below) Socratic Tutorials support core content courses Team Building Motivational Activities Guest Speakers Field Trips Combine for Block Schedule Combine for Block Schedule Block Schedule C Day or alternating Fridays WICOR: The AVID Curriculum WRITING INQUIRY COLLABORATION ORGANIZATION READING The Writing Process Cornell Notes QuickWrites Learning Logs Reflective Writing Journals Skilled Questioning Socratic Seminar Philosophical Chair Critical Thinking Activities Developing questions Open-minded activities Research Group Projects Response/edit/revision groups Collaborative activities Tutorials Jigsaw activities Read-arounds Tools Binders Calendars, planner, agendas Graphic Organizers Methods Focused Notetaking Tutorials Project planning, goals Graphic organizers Before, during, after reading Reciprocal teaching Think-alouds Text structure Critical reading (mark text, chart text)
Vertical Alignment of Skills Focused on in 6th-8th Grade AVID Elective Classes AVID Domains 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Goals Set goals using GPA (Goal, Plan, Action Create 6 year plan for secondary education Calculate GPA Review 6 Year Plan Write long, mid, and short term goals Calculate GPA and set goals Review 6 year plan with guidance counselor Select honors courses in high school Writing Applications Narrative Essay Expository Essay Information Essay Memoir Essay Persuasive/Editorial Essay “Description of a Place” Essay Writing skills (WRITING) Effective Paragraphs Word Choice Use of Pronouns and Capitalization Compose summaries Weekly Learning Logs Self-Reflections Body paragraphs in formal style Expand on word choice and active voice Integrate quotes Socratic Seminar (INQUIRY) Comparison of various points of view Use of media or other formats Emphasis of key information to influence participation Compare and contrast using different mediums in presentations Compare conflicting texts Compare and contrast using different mediums in presentations Collaboration (COLLABORATION) Follow established rules for collaboration Engage effectively in a variety of collaborative discussions Task completion with a partner team building Develop leadership skills Identify within teams Time Management (ORGANIZATION) Organized binder Utilize and assignment log or calendar Organized binder Utilize an assignment log or calendar Compile an academic portfolio Organized binder Create a weekly action plan Compile an academic portfolio demonstrating growth in Middle School Cornell (ORGANIZATION) Develop basic understanding and skills Take 4-9 pages of Cornell notes per week Basic understanding of all CORNELL WAY components Focus on: revising notes, questions in the left column, essential question Take 7-12 of Cornell notes per week Utilize all CORNELL WAY components Focus on: filling in gaps, marking key information, effective summaries Take 7-12 pages of Cornell notes per week Reading (READING) Determine main Marking the text and numbering paragraphs Summarize informational texts How structure contributes to meaning Determine main ideas Utilize multiple critical reading strategies Understand use of persuasion Identify author’s purpose Discuss traits of voice College/Career Field trip options: community college, or cultural venue Understand differences in postsecondary institutions Field trip options: college/university, feeder high school and elementary Use technology to research colleges of interest Conduct a career interview Field trip options: college/university, feeder high school and elementary Use technology to research colleges of interest Conduct a career interview