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