https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5 Add lesson ideas for FOUR thinking routines. Respond to TWO other teacher's responses. Please include your NAME! en-us 2018-07-08 21:31:20 UTC 2025-11-21 10:04:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png jennifer_witcher https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271014867 The Circle of Viewpoints routine could be incorporated in Unity & Focus either by having students create a list of characters within a novel and have students use the script skeleton to explore the character's viewpoint on a big idea addressed in the novel. Alternatively, students could be provided a text set connected by a big idea and then the script skeleton could be used to describe various author's perspectives. ]]> 2018-07-24 20:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271014867 jennifer_witcher https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271015852 The Red Light, Yellow Light routine seems like it would lend itself to the Persuasive Writing unit in which students might first study mentor texts for red lights/yellow lights. This could then be followed up as a task for peer revising once students have composed their papers. ]]> 2018-07-24 20:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271015852 jennifer_witcher https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271016133 The claim-support-question routine could be used in the Evidence and Support Unit as students develop thoughtful interpretations in response to text. It could be modeld with a core text in the unit and then students could rehearse its use in book clubs and/or their independent reading.]]> 2018-07-24 20:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271016133 jennifer_witcher https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271016432 The Tug of War routine could be used in the Analysis of Literary Elements Unit. Students could be asked to take a side on a moral dilema being faced by a character.]]> 2018-07-24 21:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271016432 anna_coronado https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271233377 I think this routine could be used for Character Analysis. This will help them to understand why characters act a certain way in a story. I can think of a story Suzy and Leah that would be great for this activity. This story takes place in a different time period than current times and the 2 characters come from 2 different backgrounds and sometimes the students are not as understanding of why the characters acted in certain ways.]]> 2018-07-26 22:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271233377 katherine_gatenby https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271234781 The What Makes You Say That routine is great to use throughout Talk-Read-Talk-Write lessons when you are having students discuss at their tables. If you give each student in the group a job to ask a what makes you say that question during their discussion they are able to sustain the conversation without teacher intervention.]]> 2018-07-26 22:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271234781 katherine_gatenby https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271236260 The Circle of Viewpoint routine could be incorporated in the Unity and Focus unit or Analysis of Literary Elements unit as students are studying characterization and theme. Students could use the script to act as one of the characters in relation to a theme in the text read. The conversation skeleton could be used to help students understand various characterizations and think about author's purpose.]]> 2018-07-26 22:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271236260 katherine_gatenby https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271237188 The Tug of War routine could be used in the Analysis of Literary Elements unit or the Evidence and Support unit as students are studying theme and claims. Students could be asked to take sides on various moral issues/questions from the texts and need to debate their opinions supported with evidence. Students would be asked to think of arguments for both sides, as persuasion is stronger when you can understand and anticipate the other side.]]> 2018-07-26 23:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271237188 katherine_gatenby https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271238244 The Step Inside routine could be used in the Analysis of Literary Elements unit when students are analyzing character development. I think of The Outsiders when I think about this activity. My students were engaged in the text, but they didn't always understand about the relationship beetween the Socs and Greasers. I think using the Step Inside routine would make character development more concrete in student minds.]]> 2018-07-26 23:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271238244 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271469330 In addition to characterization (as mentioned above), this would be an effective routine for adding depth to students' writing because students step into the shoes of different parties involved in their writing. Specifically, it could be taught in connection to tone/diction. What words would this character say to describe that? How would the other character describe that? How did the word choice change the meaning of their message? etc.
-Sarah Brashear

]]> 2018-07-30 18:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271469330 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271471336 This reminds me of the activity where students walk to the side of the classroom that corresponds with their opinion. But rather than pitting students against each other, I like how this website frames it as an internal tug of war. This way students have to figure out all of the perspectives, not just the ones they identify with. 
-Sarah Brashear]]> 2018-07-30 18:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271471336 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271471653 I love the real world application of analyzing the validity of "fake news" or propaganda. Students could use this routine on any non-fiction text, but especially on news articles. Some interesting extensions: Have students re-write the sentences or sections of an article, changing the red lights to green lights based on research. 
-Sarah Brashear]]> 2018-07-30 18:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271471653 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271471932 We could use this routine while reading To Kill A Mockingbird since Atticus emphasizes the importance of "walking around in someone else's skin." This would add depth to character analysis, and could also be used to get more thoughtful, more detailed writing from students. 
-Sarah Brashear]]> 2018-07-30 19:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271471932 christopher_patten https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271476457 I very much like the idea of using this with persuasive texts. Having students recognize the degrees to which people create "puzzles of truth" will foster critical thinking. I like the idea that this will help our students become citizens of the internet where they are bombarded by information with few skills to parse the data they are receiving. 

]]> 2018-07-30 20:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271476457 christopher_patten https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271476582 I think this might work especially when working with poetry. Particularly more abstract poems that are open to interpretation. As students are not sure exactly what is being said they will be forced to think of their own connections and ideas. ]]> 2018-07-30 20:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271476582 christopher_patten https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271477101 This can be a good way to focus solely on discussion. Starting with whole group then moving onto AB discussions about a short engaging piece of text ]]> 2018-07-30 20:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271477101 christopher_patten https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271479359 First thing I thought of when I read this was character analysis in ALE. You could have a lot of fun with this by analyzing the antagonist in this way. You could also have some fun getting abstract with this. Once the class has identified various conflict present in a piece of literature they could use COV on it. Might be neat to see what kids think "insanity" as a viewpoint for Tell-Tale Heart. 

]]> 2018-07-30 21:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271479359 kathryn_esparza https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271500487 This would be a good thinking routine to begin at the beginning of the year. When we first Establish the Classroom Community, one of the skills we cover is annotating and finding clues that are provided about the central message, purpose and audience. This would be good to use with any number of pieces, but one of the pieces we cover early on is "The Minister's Black Veil. " Last year we incorporated art in the lesson cycle as well. This strategy would work extremely well in analyzing the art work as well. ]]> 2018-07-31 01:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271500487 kathryn_esparza https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271501271 I was thinking of the ALE unit in which our students read "The Great Gatsby."  I could see students analyzing some of the other characters and their motivations of reactions that aren't explored in the novel.]]> 2018-07-31 01:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271501271 kathryn_esparza https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271502304 This would be great to use in the Anatomy of an Argument Unit when students dissect arguments. It could also work in preparing for the SAT essay or in evaluating each other's research papers in draft form to make sure they are on the right track prior to finalizing their work.
 ]]> 2018-07-31 01:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271502304 kathryn_esparza https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271502629 I could see using this in the research process as students are going through several potential sources. They could use the strategy to evaluate the sources and determine whether they would be useful. It might also help them sort the sources and determine the stronger argument for them to build. It could also be used for students to evaluate one another's work and determine where holes exist in their own arguments or explanation of thinking.]]> 2018-07-31 01:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/271502629 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272113903 This would be great to use with The Evidence and Support Unit. This method will definitely support evidential reasoning on the students' part. ]]> 2018-08-06 19:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272113903 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272114154 This would help students to think more critically in understanding character motivation. By taking other perspectives into consideration this will assist students in moving beyond surface level questioning. ]]> 2018-08-06 19:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272114154 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272114365 Again, this can help students in understanding character motivation, as well as plot developments with a story. This seems to hone students' ability to make concise inferences. ]]> 2018-08-06 19:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272114365 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272114553 This would work well in assisting students will building their support with their persuasive writing. In addition, this could also help in reinforcing skills in the Evidence and Support Unit. ]]> 2018-08-06 19:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272114553 amanda_pearson1 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272128423 This will be my first year teaching 7th grade; I am coming from 6th. I know our students need strategies to help them question persuasive texts. This routine will be valuable in giving them a real framework for questioning an author's claim.]]> 2018-08-06 23:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272128423 amanda_pearson1 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272128742 I appreciate the idea from a character perspective, but I am intrigued by its use with inanimate objects. 6th graders read several poems from the perspectives of desks, trees, etc. The routine will help them with the struggle of reading similar poetry
 in this coming year.]]> 2018-08-06 23:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272128742 tara_magallan https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272253315 I can see this being used in the evidence and support unit.  My students always struggle with the supporting evidence being valid/accurate.  I can see starting with a mystery item in a box and the try to identify the object by answering the questions and collaborating with others might help get the idea of the valid and accurate support.  Then they could use the same ideas with a piece of text from any genre.  

]]> 2018-08-07 20:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272253315 tara_magallan https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272253727 We read a novel entitled Refugee. The students often struggle with understanding the struggles that the characters are going through. This would be a good activity to help them with this understanding. ]]> 2018-08-07 20:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272253727 tara_magallan https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272253948 I could see students coming up with traits and support for different characters that are in a novel we are reading. They could use this activity as a guide to help them with valid support for writing a character analysis. ]]> 2018-08-07 21:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272253948 tara_magallan https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272254358 Like everyone else, I think that this would be a good activity to do with persuasive text. Could possibly use advertisements to model this activity before jumping into text. ]]> 2018-08-07 21:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272254358 norma_taber https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272256446 Tug of War could be used for Debates on many topics.  My horizon classes loved doing debates throughout the year.]]> 2018-08-07 21:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272256446 norma_taber https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272257867 This could be useful when teaching Author's Purpose. What supporting details is the author using to support his claim. ]]> 2018-08-07 21:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272257867 norma_taber https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272258326 I have used some of these routines when teaching Characterization.Great ideas for expanding on this.]]> 2018-08-07 21:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272258326 norma_taber https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272258882 We read some persuasive text last year. I can see how this could benefit students before and after text is read.]]> 2018-08-07 22:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272258882 norma_taber https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272259982 I think this is good for paired passages.  Being able to see 2 different POVs for a similar topic and utilizing this type of questioning is helpful.]]> 2018-08-07 22:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272259982 norma_taber https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272260421 I like this idea for teaching "Big Idea" Lens.  This can also be incorporated into their writing.  We tell them to write about what they know, and build on that using specific details.]]> 2018-08-07 22:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272260421 tam_le https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272262332 This is a good routine to use with the concept of "stereotype" in The Outsiders. Students can explore from the perspective of the Socs or Greasers. After going through the routine, students then connect the idea of stereotype to modern day society. ]]> 2018-08-07 22:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272262332 tam_le https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272263462 This is a great routine to use with character analysis using the poem "Oranges" and the short story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto. After using the routine to analyze the characters, students can even complete a comparison and contrast chart to explore the two characters from  the texts focusing on their viewpoints.]]> 2018-08-07 23:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272263462 tam_le https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272264711 I think that this is a great routine to use within the Evidence and Support unit to get students to look deeper at textual details and evidence. I can see students reading a persuasive or pro/con text and annotating using R, Y, and even G.]]> 2018-08-07 23:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272264711 tam_le https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272269779 I think that this is a good routine to use as a warm-up. Once students do this repeatedly, they might train their minds to always have the two questions in mind.]]> 2018-08-08 00:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272269779 leah_basconi https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272400060 You could use this with any text as a tool for honing students ability to provide text support. I would use posterboard/a giant sticky note, and let the class come up with answers to questions about characterization, theme, etc in a piece of text. Assign each answer to a sticky note. You could put students into small groups and assign each group a sticky and the task of finding text evidence or quotes to prove the answer. You could post these around the room (Question and Answer on top, quotes on the bottom) and as you continue to read the text, students can add quotes they come across that provide further support. This provides reading with purpose. ]]> 2018-08-08 19:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272400060 leah_basconi https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272400587 2018-08-08 19:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272400587 leah_basconi https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272400925 I would use this as a warm-up activity. Perhaps a chapter that focuses on an interaction between two characters- assign half of the class one character, and the other the second. Students must explain their assigned character's thinking and motivation. This could also potentially be used as a debate topic, where students pick a character to "defend."]]> 2018-08-08 19:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272400925 leah_basconi https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272401317 2018-08-08 20:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272401317 leah_basconi https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272401733 This is another way to challenge students to find meaningful text support. I would add this terminology to a literary response journal assignment. ]]> 2018-08-08 20:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272401733 katie_lauver https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272423954 2018-08-09 00:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272423954 katie_lauver https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272424166 2018-08-09 00:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272424166 andrea_peterson https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272961807 2018-08-14 00:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272961807 andrea_peterson https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272962048 2018-08-14 00:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272962048 andrea_peterson https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272962408 2018-08-14 00:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272962408 andrea_peterson https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272962648 This would be awesome for preparing for STAAR writing.  I think we have always done a pretty good job with the claim and the support, but adding the question at the end makes you think about it a little further.  Requires students to justify their reasons for their essays a little more.  

]]> 2018-08-14 00:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272962648 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272991341 I think the Tug of War Activity would be great for GT students in regards to a persuasive writing unit.  This would help the students get the juices flowing and feel passionate toward a topic. This would also be good in regards to theme and having students defend their theme with evidence from the book. Especially with a book with controversial topics. 

]]> 2018-08-14 04:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272991341 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272991621 I feel like the CSQ strategy would be great when having students justify their multiple choice answer. C- Explain why did you choose this answer? S- What evidence do you have to support this answer?
Q- What was your second choice and why? ]]> 2018-08-14 04:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272991621 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272991816 This would be a great novel activity. I would have the students take the perspective or viewpoint of different characters of the book. This would be good to do after reading something controversial in the text, then stop and debate, then continue reading and see how it plays out. ]]> 2018-08-14 04:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272991816 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272992183 This activity would be good to use with movies or pictures. It would really help students think deeper. It could also help them with a creative writing assignment. The teacher shows a silent video or shows a pictures and asks the questions. What do they perceive? What do you think they know? What do you think they care about? This would also help with inferences. ]]> 2018-08-14 04:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/272992183 stephanie_woods85 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820456 Implementing this with the big lens concept would benefit the students in their reading and writing. This would help a variety of learners similar to read talk read write. 

]]> 2018-08-17 21:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820456 stephanie_woods85 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820599 I would implement this in socractic seminar styled lessons. This could also be used in a "talk show" discussion of the text. The students would have to use the view point and text evidence to relate to the text and defend their perceptions. 

]]> 2018-08-17 21:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820599 stephanie_woods85 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820777 This would also work with seminar and talk shows where students would take on the role of characters. This would allow the students to use their prior knowledge and readings to answer authentic questioning about the character and narratives. 

]]> 2018-08-17 21:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820777 stephanie_woods85 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820979 This strategy would work when looking at current events and persuasive pieces. As students are looking at the pieces they would have to identify areas within the piece and dig deeper.

]]> 2018-08-17 21:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273820979 stephanie_woods85 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273821119 This would work with students in developing their ability to support decisions within pieces. For example, if students were to read an expository piece and needed to look supporting their opinion of the claim. ]]> 2018-08-17 21:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273821119 stephanie_woods85 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273821657 Students could use the routine to have classroom debates. ]]> 2018-08-17 21:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273821657 amy_cabaniss https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841264 This would be a great activity to use with any piece of literature the students will be studying in relation to pulling out themes. I can imagine using some images related to themes with this activity before they study in a novel in order to connect with important ideas or historical context. ]]> 2018-08-18 04:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841264 amy_cabaniss https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841606 This would work well in 7th grade with Rikki Tikki Tavi.  Students can consider the protagonist/antagonist and why they both are protecting their families.  A Two-Voice poem would be good follow up activity to their Step-Inside observations.]]> 2018-08-18 04:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841606 amy_cabaniss https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841639 This could be very effective with The Boy on the Wooden Box. When Leon Leyson arrives in Krakow for the first time, he becomes very aware that he is treated differently for being Jewish. Students could use this to analyze the various people in Krakow, the cultures, fears, and actions prior to the Nazi regime taking over the city.]]> 2018-08-18 04:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841639 amy_cabaniss https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841876 Students could use this with non-fiction articles and literature to support their point of view. We also read "Exploring the Titanic." We discuss who was at fault. I think this would work well in that context.]]> 2018-08-18 04:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273841876 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273925670 I have used the Tug of War strategy before to work on argumentative writing. I pose a question and have students place sticky notes on both sides of the argument to help facilitate the concept of concession refutation. - Megan Villarreal

]]> 2018-08-19 20:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273925670 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273925846 This strategy would be great for analyzing visual media. Once students grasp the concept in this form, the next step would be to transfer these skills into a piece of literature. 
Megan Villarreal

]]> 2018-08-19 20:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273925846 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273925944 This could be useful when doing character analysis, especially when characters do seemingly controversial acts. - Megan Villarreal

]]> 2018-08-19 20:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273925944 https://padlet.com/lindsay_lombardi/ytmydyc52kq5/wish/273926077 This could be helpful in aiding students with purposeful literary analysis. -Megan Villarreal


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