unique ways to use paper to differentiate instruction: fabricate fabulous foldables ™ for all!

UNIQUE WAYS TO USE PAPER TO DIFFERENTIATE INSTRUCTION:FABRICATE FABULOUS FOLDABLES™ FOR ALL!

November 2010

Techknowledgy

Source: http://foldables.wikispaces.com/

FOLDABLES

What are Foldables™?

Foldables are multi-dimensional graphic organizers

that can be used at any level with any subject and

are a great tool for differentiating lessons Engaging and interactive Promote student ownership Limitless application

Information from Teachers Resource Book-Foldables by Dinah Zikes

FOLDABLES

Why do we use foldables?

To introduce a new lesson

As an organizer To differentiate

instruction among students

Student made study guide

Alternative assessment Source:

http://mysciencelessons.blogspot.com/2009/07/vocabulary-foldable.html

DIFFERENTIATION Use the template to create a model Foldable activities can be scaffolded:

Foldables can be an independent assignment with a rubric

Students can fill in their own template via word processor or handwriting

Students can create their own graphics via pictures, clip art or drawing

Pre-created foldables can be provided for students to assemble

Assembled foldables can be provided for students to manipulate

RESEARCH Foldables™ are a promising alternative to the

traditional method of Lecture/Worksheet. Using Foldables™ significantly improved students'

attitudes toward the activity Teachers indicated that students were applying the

Foldables™ across the curriculum “The students were excited and motivated” All comments received from both teachers and

students regarding the use of Foldables™ were highly positive

Casteel, D.B. & Narkawicz, M.G. (2007) Effectiveness of Foldables™ Versus Lecture/Worksheet In Teaching Social Studies In Third Grade Classrooms

STRATEGIES

Use for: Analyzing similarities and differences Summarizing and taking notes Organizing information

into through beyond

Background knowledge/vocabulary Sequencing

STORAGETurn one-gallon freezer bags into student portfolios

and storage containers Cut the bottom corners off each bag so they won’t hold air and

will stack and store easily. Write student names across the top of the plastic portfolios with

a permanent marker and cover the writing with two-inch clear tape to keep it from wearing off.

Place a piece of cardboard inside each portfolio to give it strength and to act as a divider.

Store Foldables in a giant laundry soap box. Students can carry their portfolios in a three-ring binder if you

place a strip of two-inch clear tape along one side and punch three holes through the taped edge.

Fasten Foldables with Velcro so that they can be flattened and stored easily.

TERMINOLGY Landscape Portrait Hamburger Mountain Valley Taco Hot dog Shutter Trifold

BEGINNING WITH THE BASICSHAMBURGER FOLD

MOUNTAIN FOLD

VALLEY FOLD

TACO (GETTING HUNGRY?)

HOTDOG FOLD

SHUTTER FOLD

TRIFOLD

POOR MAN’S ACTIVOTE

GETTING STARTED

Source: Sandra Morrissette and Lori LivesayFairfax Co. Public Schools

2-TABBED/FLAP BOOK

Source: Sandra Morrissette and Lori LivesayFairfax Co. Public Schools

3 AND 4-TAB BOOKS

6-TAB BOOK

10-TAB BOOK

VENN-DIAGRAM (3-TAB)

POCKET BOOK/PORTFOLIO

PYRAMID

THREE QUARTER BOOK

Source: http://www.sblceastconn.org/projects/getreal.htm

FOUR DOOR BOOK

BOUND BOOK

Source: http://www.sblceastconn.org/projects/getreal.htm

SHUTTER FOLD

MINI-BOOKS/POCKET MOD

ENVELOPE/CLUE SQUARE

ACCORDIAN/STRETCH BOOK Uses: Summarization,

explanation of subtopics on a subject- a great way to display a PowerPoint presentation in print

Curriculum Examples: Book reports, character studies, processes & cycles, narratives, historical reports, differentiating between concepts, etc.

LAYERED BOOK/CASCADING FLIP BOOK

PRINT, CUT, AND FOLD

Source: http://printcutfold.com/books.html

FAN DECK Uses: Vocabulary,

multiple concepts, reviewing key terms, sequencing

Curriculum Examples: Famous Explorers, Lab Equipment Identification, Math Equations, Ionic Charges, Parts of Speech, All About Me

STUDY CARDS Uses: Matching,

identification, summarizing, sequencing, vocabulary

Curriculum Examples: Identifying beginning sounds, matching parts of speech to unique words, vocabulary matching of science terms, sequencing events leading to Civil War, All About Me

DIORAMA Uses:

Summarization, perspectives, analysis, quick facts, descriptions

Curriculum Examples: Character analysis, poetry, figurative language, animal facts, biographical display of historical figures.

CLUE SQUARE Uses: Analysis,

quick facts, descriptions

Curriculum Examples: Historical figure, character from a book, a particular number or geometric shape, battle of a particular war, a specific dinosaur, an invention, etc.

TOWERS/BOOKMARK Uses: Explain a concept

or display information in four distinguishable sections, summarization, quick fact lists, reading response

Curriculum Examples: Biographies, steps of mitosis, steps to solving word problems, presidents, court cases, etc.

FOLDING VENN DIAGRAM

TABBED BOOK

CIRCLE BOOK Uses: Explain a

concept or display information in four distinguishable sections, summarization

Curriculum Examples: Book reports, animal reports, steps of digestion, pre-writing, etc.

HALO

TIPSView as thumbnail for easy

locating“Save as” after opening template

or it disappears from the “group” folder

Copy rather than drag to your folder

REFERENCES:

Please see References and Resources document