AVID and WICR Strategies

AVID Southeast Halifax Professional DevelopmentJanuary 26, 2011

Science Breakout Session

Objectives: To learn about WICR strategies in the

Science classroom To experience WICR strategies during the

session To apply these strategies to current lesson

plans aligned to NCSCOS

Quick Write

Which WICR strategies are you looking forward to working with/gaining more information about as we move through the session today?

The Write Path Science

The Science Interactive Notebook

Uses a three ring notebook that will fit in the AVID student Binder

Students keep class work on the right hand side of the page

Reflections and processing on the left hand side of the page

AVID Weekly

Review of Article and Lesson attached Number each of the paragraphs for easy

reference (Individual) Read the article (Individual) Circle Key Terms (Individual) Underline Essential Information Share key terms/essential information with

the group Summarize Information (group activity)

Comparative Analysis

METHODOLOGIES USES

• Writing• Inquiry• Collaboration

Comparative Analysis

METHODOLOGIES USES

• Timeline: 7 minutes to compare objects; 15 min. to write analysis

• Students can share drafts with students who shared a different sample

• Conduct a peer review of drafts

Project Rubrics

Specific of characteristics described Similarities and differences are clear and

detailed Organization shows evidence of logical

thinking and development, Information is clearly communicated

Sample - Animals

reptiles

MammalsBirds

3 Cirlce Venn Diagram

reptiles

MammalsBirds

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/venn-diagram-circles-a-30032.html

Incorporating WICR into you lesson plans

How will you highlight the WICR strategies used during the lesson?

Which strategies can you implement immediately?

NCSCOS AND THE AVID

CONNECTION

NINTH GRADE WORLD HISTORYCOMPETENCY GOAL 8: PATTERNS OF HISTORY- THE LEARNER WILL ASSESS THE INFLUENCE OF IDEALS, VALUES, BELIEFS, AND TRADITIONS ON

CURRENT GLOBAL EVENTS AND ISSUES8.01 Trace developments in literary, artistic, and religious traditions over time as legacies or past societies or as cultural

innovations

ELEVENTH GRADE UNTIED STATES HISTORYCOMPETENCY GOAL 5: BECOMING AN INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY (1877-1900) THE LEARNER WILL DESCRIBE INNOVATIONS IN TECHNOLOGY AND

BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ASSESS THEIR IMPACT ON ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND SOCIAL LIFE IN AMERICA5.03 Assess the impact of labor unions on industry and the lives of workers

AP WORLD HISTORY

COMPETENCY GOAL 3: Emerging Monarchies and Empires—The learner will investigate significant events, people, and conditions in the growth of monarchical and imperial systems, 600 CE- 145 CE

3.04 Trace social, political, economic, and cultural changes associated with the Renaissance, Reformation, the rise of nation-states and absolutism

Interactive Cornell Notes

Modified DBQ’s

Standard Developing Proficient Accomplished Distinguished AVID CONNECTION

ARTIFACTS

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER THE SITE TEAM AND THE NC TEACHER EVALUATION

PROCESS

3C- TEACHERS RECOGNIZE THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF CONTENT AREAS/DISCIPLINE

Understand the links between grade/subject and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

…andDemonstrate knowledge of links between grade/subject and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

…andDemonstrates knowledge of the links and vertical alignment of the grade or subject are and the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Relates content to other disciplines.

…andCollaborates with teachers from other grades or subject areas to establish links between disciplines and influence school-wide curriculum and teaching practice.

ESSENTIALS5.3- AVID STUDENTS TAKE AND USE CORNELL NOTES IN ALL CONTENT AREAS. THEY MODEL CORNELL NOTE TAKING FOR OTHER STUDENTS AS A SCHOOLWIDE STRATEGY FOR ASSISTING SUTDENTS TO ACCESS RIGOROUS CONTENT

Display of creative student workUse of NC Standard Course of StudyLesson Plans