Jenna Widener

5th Grade Teacher * GCU Student-Reading Specialist Program * Momma to Layton & Rowan * Target Enthusiast * Most Likely Thinking About My Next Vacation.. Or Meal

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@MeredithDerkack I love the immediate feedback this SA strategy provides. It can be used at any point during the lesson. Teachers can adjust their instruction on the spot to best meet the needs of students.

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@sageblsm27 Although I've never personally used this SA strategy, I can see how beneficial it is. I appreciate using color, images, and words to help Ss make lasting connections. I know my students would love this strategy, and I look forward to trying it.

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@MsSpinellaXHS Exit Slips are great because they take just a few minutes but provide vast amounts of information. Teachers can use the data to identify student strengths and weaknesses and then plan for the next day's instruction.

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@CindyJoyce_ This strategy can build a community of learners willing to help their peers. Ss monitor their own understanding and then pair up with a classmate struggling with the material to "tutor" them
Can also use this S-A strategy secretly- S put their head down and hold up a card for T

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@witter_joyce I agree and believe that Pair and Share also promotes a sense of community where students feel safe making mistakes. The wait time it provides encourages high-quality responses.

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@ACocozzaTF Pre-reading surveys provide students and/or teachers with valuable academic feedback. In addition, it prepares students for the reading they are about to do.

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@MsKrystalR2 I love using Micro Progressions with my students! They can use them to assess their work and see examples of how they can lift the level. This provides higher levels of work.

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@PaulaChaussepi1 Exit tickets give educators valuable information that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. They are a quick yet effective way to collect data with evidence of student learning. I love that they can be simple or detail-oriented.

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@lindsaylaneve Marzano's self-assessment rubric is a solid tool because it can be used before, during, or after instruction! Students have the opportunity to decide how they are learning. It's a plus that this SA tool can be used with young students!

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@KimRego18 Reading Response Journals are a fantastic tool that enables students to interact with text in a meaningful way. Students can ask questions, make connections, reflect, etc.

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@SuzyQKlagz I am a firm believer in #graphicorganizers! They help students to visualize and internalize the material they are reading or learning about. This leads to better comprehension and a deeper understanding of the material. They can easily be altered to fit the needs of each student

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Think-Pair-Share is a collaborative discussion strategy in which students first think independently, then pair up and discuss with a classmate or in small groups, and finally share their knowledge with the class. #GCU5203Furlong
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