SCS Grade7 ELA Symposium 9/18/2017- Planning 8:00 am – 11:00 am Social Studies and ELA – KDDC by Penney Gilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7 LEAD and LEARN with your peers at a mini-unconference, β€œThe sum of the expertise of the people in the audience is greater than the sum of the expertise of the people on stage.” en-us 2017-09-12 12:03:08 UTC 2026-02-26 13:00:09 UTC hello@padlet.com 6. LEAD - I would like to help lead a discussion with my peers on this topic: pgilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186807051 2017-09-12 14:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186807051 5. LEARN - I would like to LEARN more about this: pgilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186807106

]]> 2017-09-12 14:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186807106 3. Some suggested topics from a couple of ELA teachers (please add your very own!) pgilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186807732
  • Preparing for online testing
  • Unit ideas for ELA grade 7
  • Differentiation strategies for the advanced learner
  • Vocabulary games and strategies
  • Writing instruction
  • Breakout/escape games for the ELA classroom
    • *Final topics for the symposium will be determined by the participants
    ]]>     2017-09-12 14:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186807732     1. START HERE: Welcome! Our Grade 7 ELA Symposium will be an "unconference". What is an unconference? pgilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186809066 An unconference is a conference organized, structured and led by the people attending it. Instead of passive listening, all attendees are encouraged to be participants and leaders, with a discussion leader providing moderation and structure for attendees.
    * A response is requested no later than this Friday, September 15, 2017.]]>     2017-09-12 14:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186809066     4. In the "Comment" box, please list the topics you want to LEARN more and list a topic you are willing to help LEAD for your peers. pgilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186812702 Please use this protocol: Your Name : topic title for both LEAD and LEARN]]> 2017-09-12 14:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186812702 2. Goals and objectives: The Grade 7 ELA Symposium will provide a high-quality PD that creates space for teachers to share ideas and collaborate in their learning. By working collaboratively, teachers can create communities that positively change the culture and instruction of their entire grade level, department, school and/or district. pgilliland https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186817675 2017-09-12 15:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pgilliland/l97d633tz2c7/wish/186817675