Graphic Organizer

This graphic organizer is a custom design I created for the purpose of prewriting aids to a very specific type of writing assignment. It fulfills the GLCE/HSCE W.PR.08.02 which calls for a variety of prewriting aids to be used.

The graphic organizer helps students visualize a perspective assignment. Any writing assignment in which students are asked to provide different perspectives or viewpoints benefit from this type of organizer. However, my assignment is one in which students will be required to develop multiple perspectives on a topic and then present the topic from one specific perspective while including and referencing the other perspectives. The graphic organizer will very clearly outline this relationship for students and makes for an excellent reference tool while working on the project.

"Mother to Son"

Today's Lesson: Gifninja

It is a simple tool, but a lot of fun for a classroom!

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Blabberize Vid

I am using this video in class today where I am subbing at Potter's House High School for an 11th grade Civics class. Do you think it would be interesting if you were in Civics class?

Random Poll

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Learning Object 3: Xtranormal video

This video is a useful way to communicate less "exciting" course content to students. For example, I would use this video in a stream of videos teaching students about the writing process. It would more easily grab attention and communicate ideas in small, digestible pieces.

Learning Object 2: US Expansion Pretest

This survey on surveymonkey actually functions as a pretest for me to decipher what the class knows on a given unit of study. It is a quick, easy, and generally entertaining way for students to be assessed without pressure.

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Learning Object 1: Blabberize the Civil War

This is a video intended to introduce a lesson regarding Civil War perspectives specifically focused around children in the war.



pic sources:
kid: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62361174@N00/1346766013
man: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26406919@N00/477111054/