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By
Jenna Masselink
Alvaro Sandoval
Tracy Methric
Jeremy Battaglia
Danielle Bruckbauer
Angie Scholten

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Student writing & reading
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Writing & Reading
Workshops
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MEAP, ACT
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District Tests
-Writing Prompts
-Rigby Reading
Assessment
-DIBELS
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The learner will make a text to self connection through prewriting.
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The learner will recognize and use various genres.
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The learner will apply comprehension strategies.
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The learner will display mastery through a summative assessment.
Questions to ask when observing a model program:
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What resources are needed to implement this program?
 What advantages do you see in using this program?
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What professional development was offered to staff?
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How did this program affect student achievement? How was this achievement measured?
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Have you seen the expected outcomes?
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What did you do to motivate staff to make this program change?
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Do you have parental and community support for this program? What difference does it make?
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Implementing The Institute for
Excellence in Writing (this program is accompanied with professional development)
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Using a Differentiated
Instruction Planner (for Prof.
Dev.) (suggested – Dr. Debbie
Silver)
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Autobiographical Writing –
Drawing upon experience to gain a deeper textual understanding
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Directed Reading Activity
(D.R.A.) 5 steps: Readiness to read, purpose for reading, reading, discussion, writing
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Lit Circles used for non-fiction writing
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Mind Mapping – Graphic representation of thoughts.
Organization tool representing text and stories through pictures