Rivesville: Teaching Theme to Middle Schoolers

"I like the idea of using pieces of text evidence to support theme statements.  This works on two important skills!"

"I loved the strategy and the engaging visual presentation!"

"Topic + insight = theme!"

Jacob Moales

East Fairmont High School: G.I.S.T., Article of the Week, Socratic Seminar and Vocabulary Charts

"I will definitely be trying the G.I.S.T. strategy - it looks like a powerful tool for student-driven analysis."

"I plan to use the visual vocabulary strategy.  I want the vocabulary pictures book!" 

"Being sure to embed part of the vocabulary word into the picture is the extra step that will help my students remember what the words mean."

Melissa Garrett and Wendy DeVault 

Barrackville: Choice Board Strategy

"Reading independently and student choice are key."

 The Choice Board strategy is awesome!  Thank you for the ICE strategy.

"I really liked the infographic about reading 20 minutes at home!"  

Barrackville Presenter Allyson Perry

More resources for ICE paragraph writing from Read Write Think: 

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson-docs/Key_Elaboration.pdf

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson-docs/Samples_Model_ICED_Paragraphs.pdf

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson-docs/Building_FullyICED_Paragraph.pdf

Monongah Middle: RUNNERS Strategy

"RUNNERS strategy.....LOVED IT!"

 "I liked the example of using the IAB as class discussion."

"I loved your comment about building stamina for longer reading assignments!"

Monongah Middle Presenter Jennifer Green

Monongah Middle Presenter Kate McConnell