Connecting AVID with Textbook Resources

Why is this important?• Each publishing company tends to use

different terminology.• Each subject in a school tends to have a

different textbook publisher.

The result?• Confusion among students.• Lack of communication among teachers.

Connecting AVID with Textbook Resources

AVID’s WICOR is a standardized way of referring to widely accepted

best teaching practices.

The Write Path History/Social Science: Interactive Teacher Guide

1. Interacting with Text or Visuals

2. Strategies to Support Reading for Understanding

3. Graphic Organizers

4. Writing to Learn and Learning to Write

5. Analyzing Primary Sources

6. Structured Discussion

7. Oral Presentations

AVID Social Studies Lesson Plan

Topic

Standard

Objective/Goal

Big Idea/Concept

Essential Question(s) 

Pearson Social Studies Lesson Plan

Topic (Unit)

TEKS

Objective(s)

Enduring Understanding

Essential Question 

AVID Social Studies Lesson Plan

Essential Question(s)

1. Anticipatory Set

2. Direct Instruction

3. Guided Practice

4. Independent Practice

5. Closure

Pearson Social Studies Lesson Plan

Essential Question

1. Connect: Make meaning personal

2. Investigate: Acquire knowledge and skills

3. Synthesize: Practice knowledge and skills

4. Demonstrate: Show understanding

 

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AVID’s WICOR is a standardized way of referring to widely accepted

best teaching practices.