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Really complex, but still usable at any level. If we were in the classroom, I feel like I could use this tomorrow. This is just what teaching should be at every level. You are amazing!

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That was great! I went through GLAD training just last year and to see a well put together unit that follows much of what GLAD asks of us is awesome.  I also use a plot graph like yours, but mine is so sterile, I love how yours is dynamic and connected to something kids will remember. Will definitely be incorporating that into my class!

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I LOVE that you use picture books with your 6th graders! So much learning to be had in them. I also love the term "Sensory Detective"! It was really fun to write after taking notes on the first few pages. Very engaging! Super presentation!

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You are such a good presenter. You were calm, smooth and exuded confidence and credibility. You gave us just enough to do to keep us completely engaged along the way. I can't wait to try this in my class, and to give Peardeck a try, too! GREAT job, Kathy! -Bob

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Kathy, I love the idea of a rollercoaster to so richly and vividly teach the story plot elements. This, coupled with you layered use of tech to engage and motivate students to keep writing throughout the process is so critical. I also see lots of opportunities to build vocabulary and recycle descriptive language, similar to Amanda's presentation. Wonderful presentation! Thank you. --Daina

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Loved everything about this presentation!

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Loved everything about this presentation!

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A list of all the things I loved:
-your calm and organized delivery of this presentation
-the awesome bitmojis
-The connection to the roller coaster analogy
-the use of Peardeck (so fun!)
-The scaffolded approach to teaching plot
-The creativity that came out of Journey
-the graphic organizer with Glad color coded boxes

I could go on and on...excellent job, Kathy! This would make a great Super Saturday presentation. Can we have the PearDeck slides to use in our own classrooms?

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I love this entire presentation. What especially stood out was your deliberate use of color coding and glad strategies to support your students. That takes time, and consistency, but the pay off is clear. I would see how much easier it would be to follow the ideas, even with limited academic English, since everything has a color-coded tie-in back to the anchor chart. Love it! The book journey is also great, because it does not have any words, so the students get to use their own voice to create something they can be proud of, an share with others. If they lke the book, they get to ADD TO IT, which is so inspiring. So positive, and awesome. I want to pick your brain for more ELD ideas!

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Even with high school, I've found wordless picture books good fodder for writing. And I like the roller-coaster metaphor - it's a lot more fun than your Standard Plot Diagram.

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Kathy,
You are so creative, caring, and engaging in your delivery of instruction. You really value the cooperative learning process and you make it so engaging and fun for the students. I loved the use of pear deck to assist in the learning. Your Bitmoji is so cute too! I will be adapting this for my 1st grade class for sure! Thank you!!
Amanda G.

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I like your use of images and color. They help students know your personality and communicate a positive vibe.
You really guided us through the process that you use with your students. Lots of scaffolding and opportunities for discussion. I can see how there's accommodations for a variety of learning abilities. The still images along with video and sound encourage us to use our senses.
I really liked seeing the student work. It shows how students are engaged in the learning experiences you provide.
Thank you for sharing!
Brooke

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Hi Kathy, I really enjoyed this.You guided us so clearly through this process. I appreciate the multiple ways you scaffold this assignment and provide access and support for students to succeed.  I also appreciate your model of collaboratively analyzing the genre (and scaffolding their own analysis). I also just really appreciated the clarity of your explanations and rationale. Excellent job! I'll definitely think about your strategies in my own context, which I was thinking about and taking notes on.
--Lisa

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You took me back to my GLAD TPR days. It's been so long I almost forgot about it. I loved this presentation. The context and delivery were well thought out and on point! I will 100% be using this next year. Also, I've always wondered about peardeck, so that you for exposing us to that!

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I love the use of tech tools here, and the very clear scaffolds provided when teaching the plot diagram. The color and visual connection are so powerful and it can be so easy to remember that way.

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I can see your students as thinkers, writers, community members, creating stories that successfully connect with readers. You support students, yet have high expectations, and provide so many great cues all along the way!

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Kathy, this was such an amazing demo! From the very beginning to the end you had me memorized! I loved the wonder and noticing, to the video, to the read aloud, another video, quick write, GLAD input charts and SO MUCH MORE! This is a unit I would love to teach my 6th graders! Thank you for showing us Peardeck as a wonderful resource tool as well! This is amazing and so are you! Also, can students look back at the Peardeck as a resource?

Kimberly

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I will be using this in my class next year for sure. Thank you for the very visual presentation. You can see how students can really get engaged in this lesson.