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*Use “Reading Semester” for “Purpose Class”*

*Focused Independent Study Resulting in an Original Product (In-class & via pull-out)*

Application of Thinking Skills to Literary Analysis

*Development of Discussion Skills through analysis and synthesis (connections)*

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT

Examples of “SCENARIO:”

Focused Independent StudyLiterary Genre Study

Cuisine/Chef Study

Robotics and Programming

Bridge Builder

Architect’s Dream

Screenwriter

Wall Street Analyst

Biological: Animal/Pet Behavioral Study

STUDY OF LITERARY GENREResearch the characteristics of three literary genres (fantasy,

historical fiction, and realistic fiction)

Write an original short story in each genre

CUISINE/CHEF INVESTIGATIONResearch three types of cuisine and design traditional meals

using authentic recipes and ingredients

Research three regional cuisines, analyze the role of food in each culture, and create meals and menus from each culture

Compare traditional recipes and create a recipe collection of modern adaptations

ROBOTICS AND PROGRAMMINGDesign, build and program robots to solve real world challenges

such as creating the lines on a sport field, grabbing items for an individual with challenges in movement, and sorting items

ENGINEERING BRIDGE DESIGNDesign and test the structure of different types of bridges using

software, apply that knowledge to analyze the design of local bridges and create replacements

ARCHITECT’S DREAMResearch famous architects and styles of architecture,

design a dream house with software based on the research

SCREENWRITER

Adapt a favorite children’s book to create a screenplay for a short movie

Cast the roles with known actors

Photograph set locations

Prepare a storyboard to present to potential producers

Film and produce the screen play with peer actors and nearby locales

Write a script for a short movie and film it in Claymation using stop motion animation and voice-overs

APPLICATION OF THINKING SKILLS TO LITERARY ANALYSIS

PURPOSE READING CLASSONE SEMESTER COURSE

ONE PERIOD/DAYGIFTED SUPPORT TEACHER

INCLUDES TIME FOR FOCUSED INDEPENDENT STUDY AND DISCUSSION SKILLS

DEVELOPMENT OF DISCUSSION SKILLS

Short readings from Touchstones collection:

Nonfiction selections: ex. Martin L. King, jr

Reading followed by open discussion based on ground rules (awareness of non-verbal cues, vocal tone, etc)

Seminar format (chairs in a circle; importance of eye contact)

Teacher as facilitator not leader

BALANCING GIFTED SUPPORT OPTIONS AND GENERAL EDUCATION

O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R E N R I C H M E N T

Application of thinking skills

Focus on independent study

Development of discussion skills

A D V A N C E D C O U R S E W O R K

Advanced English 7

Algebra I

Cyber Options

STUDENT TRANSITION

Meeting with gifted support students in groups at ECMS

and HMS

Beginning of April

GIEP MEETING: BEFORE ANNIVERSARY DATE

Current Gifted Support teacher sends the invitation to the meeting

Meeting to be held at current school building

Input for the Present Level of Educational Performance will be collected

Goals will be discussed for the next year

WHAT IS A SUCCESSFUL SCENARIO?

What IS a SUCCESSFUL SCENARIO?

A Unique Enrichment Opportunity for Focused, Independent Study by Gifted Students

 

Any possible Scenario will…

1…be based on an area of student strength and/or interest

2…involve an enriching challenge or “stretch” through

activities not available within the regular curriculum

3…involve a series of steps/goals which will be planned &

implemented by the student

4…result in a creative, original student product

WEEKLY WORK SESSIONS OFFERED FOR SCENARIO (INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT)

Every Wednesday during the “Purpose Enrichment Class” semester is a scenario work session. No pull-out is necessary during this semester, as class time is given for independent study and project production with direct teacher guidance.

During the opposite semester, wherein the student is in Health class, “Pull-out Sessions” are offered on a flexible, rotating schedule so that students will not miss the same class more than once in a given month. Students will schedule with the Purpose Support Teacher weekly.

The 5-W’s ofScenario Selection

A way of creatively determining your best choice for an engaging, exciting, fun, and educational independent project topic

The 5 W’s are?

WHAT do you want to… …know?

…learn?

…figure out?

…create?

…discover?

…prove? …explore?

WHEN will you do all this work?

  In general, every Wednesday is a Scenario Work Session day during the semester-long, 5-day-a-week Purpose Enrichment class.

During the opposite semester (when you will attend Health class 5 days a week,) you will schedule a once-a-week “Pull-out” with your Gifted Support teacher. That “Pull-out” time will serve as your Scenario Session.

It is usually not necessary (and it is not required) for you to work at home on your Scenario/Independent Project.

WHERE will Scenar io work be done? Your P urpose classroom , com puter lab 131, the library, and other locations

The nature and topic of your scenar io will u ltim ately determ ine where your research, production, exper im entation, and/or creation will be done.

WHY is a “ Scenar io” Independent

P roject a valuable pursuit for Gifted Students? (Actually, it would be a positive pursuit for

ANY student!)

Well? What do YOU th ink? Goal setting, organization, research sk ills, creativity, discovery, determ ination, perseverance, tr ial & error , ingenuity, independence, determ ination, and?

HOW will students accomplish this task? (Your teachers and your parents can guide you.)

1.Choose a compelling topic which will engage and involve you for at least 6 months.

2.Determine WHAT you want to accomplish.

3.Set a series of connected, reachable goals (One should logically lead into the next.)

4.WORK toward your goals through research, problem solving, experimentation, trial & error, writing, organizing, etc.

5.ORGANIZE your information, make connections & determine conclusions, finalize your creation, product, etc.

WHO? Is going to do the scenar io planning, research, work , organization, production , and presentation?

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