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Learning-Focused
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Table of Contents
* KWL ……………………..…………………………………...…... 4
* KWL Plus ……………………..……………………………….… 8
* Word Map Outline ……………………..………………….…..... 9
* Frayer Diagrams ……..…………………………………....…… 10
* Folk Tales Story Map …..…………………………………....... 12
* Fish Bone (cause/effect) …………………………………........ 13
* Cause and Event ……………………………………............… 14
* Cause and Effect ………………………………………………. 15
* Flow Chart (Sequence) ……………………………………….. 16
* Cycle Graph (Sequence and Repeat) ……………………….. 17
* Compare and Contrast ………………………………………... 18
* Compare and Contrast with Summary ………………………. 19
* Describing an Event (Abstracting) …………………………… 20
* Descriptive Organizer (Literary Element) ……………………. 21
* Details (Literary Element) ……………………………………... 22
* Story Map (Literary Element) …………………………………. 23
* Story Pyramid (Characterization) …………………………….. 24
* Character Map (Literary Element) ……………………………. 25
* Story Worm (Literary Elements) ……………………………… 26
* Story Map Showing Character Change ……………………… 27
* Matrix (compare and contrast several items) ……………….. 28
* Web Diagram (classifying) …………………………………….. 29
* Newspaper Model – 5 W Model (abstracting) ……………….. 30
* 5W and How Model …………………………………………...... 31
* Word Problems Math (Problem Solving) …………………...… 32
* Justify Your Answer (Justification) ……………………………. 33
* Organizational Graphic Organizer (classifying/categorizing).. 34
* Problem / Solution Organizer (Problem Solving) ……………. 35
* Skillful Decision Making ………………………………………... 36
* Prediction Tree Model (Deduction) ……………………………. 37
* Constructing Support ………………………………………….... 38
* Inductive Reasoning ……………………………………………. 39
* Analyzing Perspectives ………………………………………… 40
* The Important Thing About… ……………………………........ 41
* Lesson Unit Planning Guide ..…………………………….….... 42
* Acquisition Lesson Planning Form ……………………….....… 50
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Graphic Organizers
1.
Graphic organizers help students comprehend information through visual
representation of concepts, ideas, and relationships. They provide the structure
for short and long term memory.
2.
Graphic organizers turn abstract concepts into concrete visual representations.
3.
Understanding text structure is critical to reading comprehension. If
students have a guide to the text structure, their comprehension
is considerably higher than when they only rely on reading and memorization.
Expository texts “explain” or tell about a subject. Their ideas are organized by:
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Sequence or Time-Order
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Listing or Description
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Compare/Contrast
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Cause/Effect
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Problem/Solution
4.
The most important question a teacher can answer is:
“How do I want students to THINK about my content ?”
Then the teacher selects a graphic organizer that facilitates that type of thinking.
5.
The use of graphic organizers produces learning effects that are substantial and
long lasting.
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KWL Outline 1
-KThink I Know…
-WThink I’ll Learn…
-LI Learned…
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KWL Outline 2
-KI Know
-WThink I Know
-LWant to Know
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KWL Outline 3
-KWhat I Know
-WThink I Know
-LWhat I Learned
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KWL Outline 4
-KWhat We Know
-W-
-L-
What We Want
To Find Out
What We Learned and
Still Need To Learn
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KWL Plus Outline
Topic:______________________
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-WWant To Know
-LLearned
Final category designations for “L”:
Categories of Information We Expect to Use:
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Word Map Outline 1
What is it?
(write the definition)
What is it like?
The Word
What are some examples?
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Frayer Diagram 1
Definition
Characteristics
Examples
Non-Examples
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Frayer Diagram 2
Definition
Sentence
I Think …
Draw
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Folk Tales Story Map
Title:
Characters:
Setting:
Problem:
Events: 1.__________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
4. __________________________
Solution:
Moral Point:
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Fish Bone (Cause / Effect)
Causes
Effect
Causes
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CAUSE
CAUSE
EVENT
CAUSE
CAUSE
Name____________________
Date_____________________
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Cause and Effect
Cause
Cause
Effect
Cause
Cause
Cause
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Flow Chart
(Sequence)
Skill or Problem:
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Cycle Graph
(Sequence and Repeat)
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Compare / Contrast
Concept 2
Concept 1
How Alike?
How Different?
With Regard To
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Compare / Contrast With Summary
Concept 2
Concept 1
How Alike?
How Different?
With Regard To
Summarize:
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Describing An Event (Abstracting)
WHO?
WHEN?
WHERE?
WHY?
EVENT
HOW?
SIGNIFICANCE?
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Descriptive Organizer
(Literary Element)
Topic
Details
Main Idea Sentence
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DETAILS
(Literary Element)
MAIN
IDEA
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STORY MAP (Literary Element)
Title:
Setting:
Characters:
Problem:
Event 1:
Event 2:
Event 3:
Event 4:
Event 5:
Solution:
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Story Pyramid (Characterization)
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Directions:
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Insert 1 word that names a central character.
Insert 2 words that describe the setting.
Insert 3 words that describe a character.
Insert 4 words that describe one event.
Insert 5 words that describe another event.
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Character Map (Literary Element)
Example
Example
Quality
Example
Example
Quality
Quality
Character’s Name
Example
Example
Directions:
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2.
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Write character’s name in central square.
In the rectangles, list adjectives or qualities that describe that character.
In the ovals, writs examples from the text that support the adjectives or
qualities.
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STORY WORM (Literary Elements)
Event
Event
Conclusion
Setting
Main
Character
Story or Book
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Story Map Showing Character Change
Turning Point
Character at Beginning
of Story
Events That Caused Change
Character at End
of Story
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MATRIX
(Compare / Contrast Several Items)
Top
Category
Side
Category
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WEB DIAGRAM (Classifying)
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Newspaper Model – 5W Model (Abstracting)
Topic:
Who
What
When
Where
Why
Using the information from this form write a paragraph.
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5W and How Model
TOPIC:
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Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Why:
How:
Summary Statement:
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Word Problems: Math
(Problem Solving)
What is the question?
What is the essential information?
What information is not needed?
What operations will I use?
Does my answer make sense?
Can I draw a diagram of the problem?
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Justify Your Answer (Justification)
To solve this problem, first I _______________________________
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Then, I __________________________________________________
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The answer is ____________________________________________
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because ________________________________________________
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To solve this problem, first I _______________________________
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Then, I __________________________________________________
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The answer is ____________________________________________
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because ________________________________________________
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Organizational Graphic Organizer (Classifying / Categorizing)
Central Topic
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Problem / Solution Organizer (Problem Solving)
Topic
Solution
Problem
Main Idea Sentence
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SKILLFULL DECISION MAKING
OPTIONS
What can I do?
OPTION CONSIDERED
CONSEQUENCES
SUPPORT
What will happen if
Why do you think each
You take this option? Consequence will occur?
VALUE
How important is the
Consequence? Why?
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Prediction Tree Model (Deduction)
Details / Proof
Prediction
Details / Proof
Details / Proof
Prediction
Prediction
Conclusion or Final Prediction
1. Solid Lines Are Details / Proof
2. Ovals Are Predictions
3. Box is Conclusion
Directions: 1. Students Read and Note Details, Facts, Proof .
2. Read, Gather Details, Facts, Proof and Make Predictions
3. Make Conclusion or Final Prediction
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Constructing Support
Position Statement
Reasons
Facts
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Inductive Reasoning
Details
Patterns
Generalization
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Analyzing Perspectives
Issues
Personal Perspective
or
Main Character’s Perspective
Reason / Logic
Different Perspective
Reasons / Logic
Conclusion / Awareness
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The important thing about
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is ______________________________________
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But, the most important thing about
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is ______________________________________.
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Teacher / Team:____________________________
Subject / Grade:____________________________
Decision One: Content Map of Unit
(See examples in Acceleration Section)
Unit Topic / Name
Key Understanding
Unit Essential Question
Main Concept:
Key Components / Issues / Concepts / Skills
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Decision Two: Lesson Essential Questions
(See examples in Acquisition Section)
Make sure there are 2-4 Extending / Refining
questions as well as the Acquisition questions.
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Decision 3: The performance or product project
that will be the culminating activity of the unit?
Students’ Assignment Page for the Culminating Activity
Essential Question of the Culminating Activity:
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Paragraph Description of Culminating Activity:
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Steps or Task Analysis of Culminating Activity:
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Decision 4: Project Rubric
Scale
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Criteria
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Decision 5: Launch Activities
Develops student interest and links prior knowledge.
Provides the content map and key vocabulary to students.
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Decision 6: Acquisition Lessons
Plan the acquisition lessons you need for your Learning Unit.
You must have at least one lesson for each of your essential
questions in Decision 2.
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Acquisition Lesson Planning Form
Plan for the Concept, Topic, or Skill --- Not for the Day
Essential Question:
Activating Strategies: (Learners Mentally Active)
Acceleration/Previewing: (Key Vocabulary)
Teaching Strategies: (Collaborative Pairs; Distributed Guided
Practice; Distributed Summarizing; Graphic Organizers)
Distributed Guided Practice/Summarizing Prompts: (Prompts
Designed to Initiate Periodic Practice or Summarizing)
Summarizing Strategies: Learners Summarize & Answer
Essential Question
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Decision 7: Extending / Refining Activities
Have extending/refining activities for most important
concepts/skills
Cause/Effect
Compare/Contrast
Justification
Induction
Error Analysis Abstracting
Classifying
Example to Idea
Evaluation
Writing Prompts
Constructing Support
Deduction
Analyzing Perspectives
Idea to Example
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Decision 8: Resources and Timeline for Learning Unit
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Acquisition Lesson Planning Form
Plan for the Concept, Topic, or Skill --- Not for the Day
Essential Question:
Activating Strategies: (Learners Mentally Active)
Acceleration/Previewing: (Key Vocabulary)
Teaching Strategies: (Collaborative Pairs; Distributed Guided
Practice; Distributed Summarizing; Graphic Organizers)
Distributed Guided Practice/Summarizing Prompts: (Prompts
Designed to Initiate Periodic Practice or Summarizing)
Summarizing Strategies: Learners Summarize & Answer
Essential Question
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