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1 Introductions - Prepare your answers while we wait for everyone to join us. I am ________________________________(Your name) I teach _________________________________ I try ________________________(something new you have recently tried) I wonder ___________________ (something you are curious about this course) I know ________________________________ (about Analytic Graphic Organizers) What I hope to learn to help students with literacy in the classroom?

2 MCLP Science Content Literacy Network Series 2 Part 1 March 1, 2012 We will be taping the session- for team members only- in case people miss a session.

3 Introductions - Paula I am ________________________________(Your name) I teach _________________________________ I try ________________________(something new you have recently tried) I wonder ___________________ (something you are curious about this course) I know ________________________________ (about Analytic Graphic Organizers) What I hope to learn to help students with literacy in the classroom?

4 Welcome - Ground Rules - Carolyn Creature Comforts (Take care of your own needs.) Minimize noise in your environment. We can hear it too. Please participate in the conversation. We want to hear from you. Introduce yourself each time you speak.

5 Session Goals - Chris Develop a common language around literacy demands of science. Build capacity in content literacy strategies specifically suited for science. Introduce analytic graphic organizers as a strategy for organizing thoughts in science. Introduce the uses of graphic organizers in science.

6 Analytic Graphic Organizer - Paula What is it? This strategy uses a visual format like charts, diagrams, and graphs to help students explore the characteristics, relationships, or effects of a complex topic. How does it work? Makes visible the mental process you want your students to accomplish. How can it be used? 1.Visually organize information 2.Show relationships 3.Synthesize information from multiple sources 4.Convey understanding.

7 Directions - Chris 1. Explain the purpose of a graphic organizer and how ideas are linked. 2. Model how to complete the organizer depending on the type. 3. You may want to teach students how to select their own graphic organizer to fit the type of reading and/or information. 4. Help students through the process of completing the organizer. 5. Ask students to discuss the benefits of using a graphic organizer.

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33 Extensions - Chris 1. Students share the organizers with one another and compare responses. 2. Students modify graphic organizers or design new formats to fit content. 3. Students can use the organizer for a certain purpose. (i.e. starting the writing process, study guide, etc.) 4. Any other thoughts?

34 How can analytic graphic organizers be used in the Science classroom? - Chris Before Reading KWL What you think you know Finding text features Chapter preview Knowledge rating guide for vocabulary Anticipation Guide Concept Map or Web During Reading Anticipation Guide Triple Entry Journal Frame Key details Fryer Model/Different wording After Reading Anticipation Guide Picture This KWL Save the Last Word for Me Give One, Get One, Move On Alphabet box Webbing with Inspiration

35 Links to Graphic Organizers - Paula http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/ http://edhelper.com/teachers/graphic_organizers.htm http://www.enchantedlearning.com/graphicorganizers/ http://www.teachervision.fen.com/graphic- organizers/printable/6293.html http://themes.pppst.com/graphic-organizers.html Interactive Graphic organizers http://my.hrw.com/nsmedia/intgos/html/igo.htm http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/graphorgan/ http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/graphic_organizers.htm Please share if you know of or find great links.

36 Thinkquiry Toolkit 1 Website Graphic Organizers http://thinkquiry.com/Home Choose create new account on the right. Fill in the registration. (ISBN # on the back of your Thinkquiry Toolkit 1 book 2011 edition) Choose the log in tab. Choose the Templates tab. Enjoy!

37 Thank you for joining us. Next session: Thursday, April 5th Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m. Topic: Share your students work-Analytic Graphic Organizers Please have work sample on your screen to share at this time. Don't Forget: You will be sent a copy of the Thinkquiry Toolkit once you send your address to Michelle.

38 If time allows: Find/choose a graphic organizer. How will you use it? Who, what, when and why?


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