Every teacher is a writing teacher. Common Core State Standards have brought a renewed focus on non-fiction reading and writing across content areas. Participants will explore the idea that a focus on non-fiction content does not necessarily negate creativity in the classroom. Some of the strategies mentioned in this session will certain help to develop higher order thinking skills.
8. Share the
“Why?””
-Brian Pete
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9. “
It is easier to act your way
into a new way of thinking
than it is to think your way into
a new way of acting.
-Burchell & Robin, The Great Workplace
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27. How did you
think 10 min worth of:
storytelling?
WHAT?
differently? learning
styles?
curriculum?
learning content?
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SUMMARIZATION
31. How did you
think 10 min worth of:
storytelling?
WHAT?
differently? learning
styles?
curriculum?
learning content?
Monday, March 18, 13
SUMMARIZATION
48. SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Create a written reflection in essay form that includes
a minimum of 5 of the following 10 elements:
•A minimum of one hyperlink
•Different paragraph styles
•List styles with more than one level
•Three embedded images that come from Creative
Commons or public domain sources
•A mindmap
•Multiple columns
•A table from one of 24 styles
•A chart from one of 48 styles
•A header and footer
•A watermark
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