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Swagger Assessment Skills Unit 
Dear Reader, 
is an interactive unit that works for students of all ages to teach exciting test prep strategies with high 
expectations. Whether used for end of the year testing or assessments throughout the year, this unit wins students over 
from the beginning. The PowerPoint helps you sympathize with the student for the repetitive test strategies lessons year 
after year, but then gives students concrete instructions to learn the skills once and for all. My main motivation for creating 
this unit was to find a way to hold student interest and get kids excited about learning new skills. In our classroom, we 
emphasize the value of perspective and a positive attitude and this unit is one more way we can have fun and bond as we fall to 
the floor laughing at our dance moves. The high expectation and increased student growth are additional components as we 
also constructively critique one another on individual areas of improvement for individual assessments. The reality of current 
teaching is that student scores do matter. Students need to know how to prevent mistakes so they are confident the score 
they earn is actually reflective of their ability level, while simple mistakes are kept to a minimum. 
This unit was originally created with my sixth grade reading students in mind, but I’ve found it can be used for both lower and 
higher grades. Anyone who needs to learn strategies for taking assessments will enjoy the unit. 
Use the breakdown and take your time exploring through the materials and activities for this unit. There are several 
components and you have the flexibility to pick and choose what works for you and your students. The unit information is 
presented in a frequently asked questions format to make it easier for you to meet your needs. Take your time and be open-minded 
to how you can incorporate these skills in your classroom. 
Benefits 
1. Increase attention span with self checking and movement with tools 
2. Build student confidence with written and multiple choice responses, reading assessments, and teaching students to 
defend their answers 
3. Prevent mistakes to help students earn scores reflective of ability 
4. Encourages parent involvement 
5. Teach students to keep the academic expectation high while balancing fun 
I hope you and your students are able to have as much fun as we do! You are encouraged to contact me if I can provide 
additional materials or if you have any comments and questions. 
Thank you, 
Miss Crosby 
http://fortheloveoftweens.blogspot.com 
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Table of Contents 
Title Page (s) 
Introduction Letter and Benefits 1 
Table of Contents 2-3 
Frequently Asked Questions, Overview of SAS 4-7 
SWAGGER Complete Definition 8 
EVIDENCE of #Swaggerskills 9 
Parent Information 10-13 
Parent Letter 10 
Letter Template One 11 
Letter Tempate Two 12 
SWAGGER Definition and Toolkit Breakdown 13 
The Swagger Toolkit 14-20 
The Swagger Toolkit Defined 14 
Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Notes 15 
Swagger Toolkit 101 for Students 16 
Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 17 
Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 18 
Teacher Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 19 
Teacher Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 20 
Suggested SAS Unit Timeline 21 
SAS Graphic Organizers 22-49 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #1- Swagger, Tool, Purpose, Connection 23 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2- Swagger, Tool, Purpose 24-25 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3- Swagger, Purpose 26-28 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4- Swagger Definitions Only 29-31 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #5- Swagger Posters 32 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6- Swagger Fill in the Blank 33-34 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #7- Swagger Fill in the Blank with Keybank 35 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #8- Swagger Fill in the Blank with Answers 36 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9- Swagger Affirmations 37-38 
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Table of Contents Continued 
Title Page (s) 
SAS Graphic Organizers Continued 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #10- Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 39 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #11- Blank Swagger Dogs Tags Board 2 40 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #12- Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 41 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #13- Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 2 42 
Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R 43-49 
EVIDENCE Instructions 50-55 
Breakdown of Skills Through Reading Stages: Before, During, After 51 
Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre 52 
EVIDENCE Poster 53 
Student EVIDENCE Checklist One 54 
Student EVIDENCE Checklist Two 55 
Credits 56 
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SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
Where did this idea come from? The #Swaggerskills unit was created to help my students 
learn specific strategies when test taking while having fun. A colleague, Laurie Bryant, thought of the 
original “swagger” test prep theme when she saw the Swagger Wagon Commercial. The parents featured in 
the video make driving a minivan cool by singing a catchy parody and acting out skits 
with their two young children. This video ties to test prep because, while practicing 
test prep skills are not fun, with a little creativity and positive attitude we can both 
learn effective skills and create the most memorable time of the year. 
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4&feature= 
What are ? #Swaggerskills are seven basic test strategies for any assessment or 
question-based activity written through the acronym SWAGGER. In my class, after 
we learn SWAGGER, we discuss what using SWAGGER looks like. So, how does the 
teacher know you are using your strategies? If he/she saw your paper, what would 
they see? With this question in mind, students made a list of strategies that you can 
see, and thus created the second acronym of the unit: EVIDENCE. On a daily basis, 
students use an EVIDENCE checklist when reading and answering questions. The 
SWAGGER unit is more for general use. When referencing #Swaggerskills, we are 
referring to both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE checklists. 
How does SAS work? Take a look at the PowerPoint titled Swagger Assessment Skills. 
The PP is set up exactly how my classroom will use the unit. Determine what aspects work for you, and how 
you would like to implement the unit. For example, do you want to focus on SWAGGER only, EVIDENCE only, 
or both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE together? I ask the students to make most choices for us, so I know I am 
giving them the right “dosage” of swagger. Swagger Assessment Skills PowerPoint 
What steps should I follow to implement the unit like your classroom? First, have an open mind. 
With units like this, there is a lot of flexibility, so unless you are able to be incredibly organized and know 
what you envision right away, you are going to have to feel it out as it goes. Remember, the idea is to excite 
the students, not bore them, so their insight is mandatory. The example timeline below is a great starting 
point. 
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What subject(s)? I designed both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE for reading and language arts 
assessments. SWAGGER is more general; EVIDENCE is specific to reading and language arts assessments. 
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SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
Suggested SAS Unit Timeline 
1. Introduce the Swagger Assessment Skills PP 
2. Spend some extra time on the video. Let students watch once, discuss the second time, and then 
watch a third. Get the kids hooked. 
3. Explain that you are going to have a #Swaggerskills themed unit. (I might stop here and pick up the 
next day to extend excitement.) 
4. Go over each #Swaggerskill. Together, discuss how you could use it in your classroom. Make a 
separate list if necessary. 
5. Determine as a class or with your school if you will collect money and create swagger toolkits. I have 
included my research in this process to save you a few hours. 
6. Give students blank checklists and vote on where students should put them. I hung a few in the 
classroom for students who didn’t trust themselves. (Choice is important- let the students take 
ownership.) 
7. Send home a parent letter explaining the unit. Ask the parents to write a secret #Swaggerskills 
completion letter. When students earn their certificates, you can hand these out to them as well. I 
sent home blank letters and envelopes. I also sent a parent email and a few reminders. I wrote 
letters for students whose parents did not (because students are so excited, you will have parent 
involvement). You could also have kids write each other letters. 
8. Take a week for each letter. Do not tell the students the skill you are measuring because you want 
to see them tackle all of the skills. Take time to hand out dog tags from previous weeks to those who 
were absent or did not demonstrate that skill previously. Work with students who were missing dog 
tags and made sure they understood how to use the skill. 
9. To help students earn dog tags, create a list of things they can do that show they used a skill. When 
finished brainstorming, show students the EVIDENCE checklist. Laminate a class set and put 
students in charge of caring for the checklists daily: handing out checklists, handing out dry erase 
markers, collecting checklists, collecting markers, cleaning checklists. The level of dependency you 
will use will vary for students. 
10. Use the EVIDENCE checklists, independent activities, group work, excerpt and extended questions to 
give students opportunities to earn dog tags. Specific amounts of time will vary depending on 
students. 
11. Once everyone is finished, celebrate. Designate a #Swaggerskills party day. On this day, called 
students up one at a time to show the class swagger moves in front of the class while listening to 
swagger theme song. You can designate an area to be the “stage” students walk across and stand 
on the other side of the stage with their certificates and swagger toolkits. 
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SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
How long does the take? You can spend two days, a week, a month, or the whole year 
incorporating #Swaggerskills into your classroom. I introduced this at the beginning of fourth quarter, and 
was crunched for time. I am going to try to introduce it from the beginning of the school year this time 
around to give us more time and increase students confidence with assessment skills. 
Swagger Terms Glossary? 
#Swaggerskills = both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE skills 
#Swaggerskills Master = a person who has earned all of their SWAGGER dog tags and demonstrated their 
swagger dance/walk moves. You will have a certificate for this. 
#Swagger toolkit = the tools that help students while taking assessments 
#Swagger dog tags = individual letters cut out in the shape of dog tags to be adhered to each student 
checklist 
EVIDENCE = concrete tasks students can do to demonstrate understanding of #Swaggerskills 
How do you teach each skill? You will see below that the type of students will determine the 
amount of class instruction and guidance used. I expect all students to take their time and show me mastery 
of all skills initially. Then, once demonstration has been shown, I will let students pick and choose which the 
skills work best for them individually. Each student must know the importance of all of the skills, so he or she 
has the choice to decide through trial and error which ones work best for him or her. 
Honors and gifted students will often struggle with assuming they are right. They defend their answers, 
rather than taking a step back to see where they made a mistake. These students can accomplish most of 
the skills on their own simply with your explanation. You will focus on “Reread” and asking yourself where you 
made a mistake. I might do one story and set of questions a week with these students. 
A majority of the students will struggle in different areas, or will be confused with exactly what needs to be 
on the paper. With these students, I will teach the class and show the class by example exactly what their 
#Swaggerskills on the assessment should look like. You can use the EVIDENCE checklists and have students 
check each others. You will need to remind students to go slow and critique because students might think 
they are doing the skill correctly, even if they are not. For example, “Did you put your evidence based 
reasoning next to that to show me why you slashed it out?” The words “No” on the paper do not count. 
For struggling readers, these checklists are a huge help. I will teach the class and do a couple examples 
together. We might practice once together. Then I will break the class into small groups and focus on 
specific skills in small group settings. I will work on the passages as a class each day in small group settings. I 
will work closely with all students until he or she shows independent confidence to try on his or her own. 
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SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 
How do you measure each skill? I worm around the room. If a student highlighted and wrote notes 
by all questions, he or she would get a “W“ dog tag. I choose whether the student earned the dog tag, 
not the student. If I don’t see evidence when I am walking around, I might wait until the next day to check 
again or even longer. 
Do any students resist the unit? Yes. I had students who did not like the unit. I worked with 
the students to figure out how they were going to survive without bringing their negativity on 
others. We created alternative acronyms and a different theme (or no theme) for the skills. We kept it 
between us as respect for the amount of students this unit was helping. 
Do you really expect students to do all of these skills on every assessment? No. I expect 
students to know and understand all skills. When you earn your #Swaggerskills certificate, you may choose 
the skills that work for you. 
What ages? I think any student who needs to practice assessment strategies could benefit from 
this SAS Unit. 
What is EVIDENCE? EVIDENCE is the acronym used to show 
students exactly what their papers should look like if they are 
using these skills. For example, we often tell students to answer all part 
of the question, however this is a broad request. You will get vague 
results and struggling students need more guidance in order to 
understand your specific expectations (based off learning the hard 
way). The checklist shows students how to answer all parts of the 
question. 
Have a different question? Please contact me! 
fortheloveoftweens@gmail.com 
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SWAGGER Complete Definition! 
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EVIDENCE of #Swaggerskills! 
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2014-2015 School Year 
Swagger Assessment Skills 
Dear Parents and Guardians, 
We are going to learn assessment strategies and test preparation with a #Swaggerskills theme. Teaching 
the students to have swagger while taking tests is a fun way to effectively review both test taking 
strategies and reading skills, all while building confidence and minimizing test anxiety. In an attempt to draw 
student interest, I have created a swagger toolkit for each student that motivates, helps improve 
performance, and creates a relaxing environment during this high intensity time. 
Your participation and reinforcement of enthusiasm and hard work will make all the difference in your child’s 
success with assessments. We ask for your participation in a few ways, and encourage any additional ideas. 
First, please complete the attached blank note to write a complimentary letter to your child. You can tell him 
or her how proud you are, how smart he or she is, and give a few specific examples. You are welcome to use 
a different paper if desired. Please return in sealed envelope by the date at the bottom. Secondly, I would 
love to prepare a “Swagger Toolkit” for each child. In order for this to happen, we are asking for a five-dollar 
donation from each parent. Included is a list of what will be purchased with your five dollars, how it will 
help your child, and how it connects to our swagger theme. Because we need to wait for all the money to 
order the tool kit, we have created the small window of time to return the five dollars by. As soon as all 
money is collected, items will be ordered. 
Thank you for your support in creating a positive learning environment that will encourage our students to 
work hard and build confidence. Once we have all the items, they will be handed to students with certificates 
when they demonstrate mastery of each #Swaggerskill. Letters from parents will be saved for the end of 
the unit as well. Please email me with any questions. 
Sincerely, 
!!!!! 
Dates to Return 
Swagger $5 Donation Sealed Parent Letter to Child 
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Parent Swagger Overview 
# Toolkit Resource for Each Child: Cost Breakdown #1 Cost Breakdown #2 Total 
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W 
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G 
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Total / #Students= $ 
(Total $) __________ / (#Students) __________= $__________ = About $__________ per child 
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The Swagger Toolkit Defined 
The Swagger Toolkit requires a little extra work, time, and money, but is totally worth all three when your unit is twice as 
successful! If you are creative, this can be done with little to no cost. You can collect money, use school funds, or think of 
savvy alternatives to create a Swagger Toolkit for your classroom. I chose to do a combination of buying and making 
accessories in order to keep the budget as small as possible. Students brought in $5 donations, which was a much more 
convincing sell when sent home with the parent letter explaining the unit and an opportunity for parents to get involved (by 
writing their child a letter). 
Our Swagger Toolkit was a surprise for the students. I sent the information home with the parents, so obviously some children 
started to figure out what some of the items were. Rumors and whispers spread until students actually got to see their 
toolkits. The rumors actually made it more exciting, because the students couldn’t wait to see their toolkits. For some the bags 
were a fun, cheesy joke as the toolkit is pretty cheap. For others, it was really exciting. The student perspective will depend 
on your enthusiasm to the unit. Either way, every student found multiple excitable items I used some of the props when they 
arrived. The list of items and how we used them is on the Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Edition (next page). The pages following 
will show you how we got our final list of items. I share with you my research on the three price options on the cheapest but 
worthy items. There is a blank sheet for you to use while you make the same choices. Websites and prices are there on these 
as well! You will see several inexpensive items sold in bulk. I was able to get some extra goodies for extremely cheap (around $5 
for 72 sharpeners…it’s just a bonus item so I am not worried about the actual functionality…although zero students 
complained about them breaking…). 
While saving the Swagger Toolkits for the party gives students excitement, you can find other ways to incorporate swagger 
props as you are in the middle of your unit to keep the energy level up. For example, I got stamps to use and students would 
put various stamps on their reading passages before starting to start positive. Sometimes they chose a stamp that related to 
reading, other times an emotion. You will enjoy their faces when you persuade them to doodle a picture by the title as they 
begin reading. As a second prop, I put out a class set of colored pens for us to use. We kept them in a bucket where everyone 
knew their location. The students love using the different colors when taking notes. 
! !Swagger Toolkit Pages Below: 
1. Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Notes 
2. Swagger Toolkit 101 for Students 
3. Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 
4. Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 
5. Teacher Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 
6. Teacher Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 
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Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Notes 
Toolkit Item In Class Use? Expectations Consequences 
Smiley Stickers Saved for party Stickers go on paper only. [Teacher eye stare] No more 
stickers. 
Class Set of 
Stamps 
I bought a large set at Oriental 
Trading to stay in room. Three 
students at a time could get a stamp 
for paper. 
Stamps go on paper only. No exceptions. No more stamping. 
Highlighters Saved for party (used class set 
prior) 
You get the color you get. Sorry, some are 
yellow. You’re welcome. Keep yo’ highlighters! 
(Don’t leave them!) 
I get more. ! 
Post-it Notes Saved for party (These were more 
damage than helpful with our 
purpose. Have fun showing and 
drawing different doodled thought-clouds.) 
You get the color you get. Keep yo’ post it 
notes! (Don’t leave them!) 
I get more. ! 
Neon Slap 
Bracelet 
Saved for party Use quietly so it maintains purpose. Wear on 
wrist unless using for purpose. Outside of 
class, it stays on wrist or goes in locker. You 
can play swords at home. 
No chances – if another teacher 
complains once, you must keep it 
at home. 
Mints Saved for party (A fellow teacher 
donated a pack for class use prior.) 
During testing, you must unwrap prior and set 
on your desk. 
The rest of us are going to cringe 
at your not quiet unwrapping, and 
tomorrow we will eat your share 
of mints. 
Gum Saved for party (I bought extra with 
my own money and used as an 
incentive once a week for all things 
swagger related. For example, I 
would randomly give a piece of gum 
or mint to students who got 100% on 
a swagger quiz, did homework, or 
helped a classmate find text based 
evidence.) 
If you are given gum, you may chew in class. 
Be “cool” about it… chew quietly, mouth 
closed, and don’t brag. When you are 
finished, put it in the trash. When you leave 
the classroom, throw the gum away. It’s 
pretty cool of your teacher to allow you to do 
this, so say thanks and don’t abuse it. 
Do not ask another teacher to chew gum. 
Then he/she is mad at me because I put 
him/her in a bad spot. 
No chances- I am not handing out 
gum to anyone I don’t trust if any 
gum is found or a teacher 
mentions students asking. If it was 
an obnoxious chomp or bubble, spit 
out for the day [insert teacher 
eye stare]. 
Not fair if I don’t trust you? Earn 
trust then. This is my job! 
Colored Pens Saved for party (Order extra for 
class set to use in advance. Keep a 
close eye on them!) 
Choose a color on the first day. Use this color 
every day (using the same color is the 
purpose). Yes, you can choose black or blue 
if you hate color. Stick to your pen color. 
The rest of us don’t have our pen 
if you take it, so we are going to 
be upset. 
Mustache 
Tattoo 
Saved for party Take turns to use restroom and put them on 
at school before an assessment. We waited a 
couple days for this. Put it on or put it away. 
Mustache 
Eraser 
Saved for party 
BONUS 
SURPSISES 
Neon 
Sunglasses 
Saved for party Wear in class or at recess as often as you 
like. Put in locker otherwise. Do not ask 
another teacher if you can wear them. Wear 
them on head if I ask you to. 
Keep at home. 
Sharpeners Saved for party 
Sticky Hands Saved for party Take home after party. It’s mine. 
Smile Magnets Saved for party 
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Swagger Toolkit 101 for Students 
Toolkit Item In Class Use? Expectations Consequences 
Smiley Stickers Yes! Stickers go on paper only. [Teacher eye stare] No more stickers. 
Class Set of 
Stamps 
Three students at 
a time can get a 
stamp for paper. 
Stamps go on paper only. No exceptions. No more stamping. 
Highlighters Yes! You get the color you get. Sorry, some are 
yellow. You’re welcome. Keep yo’ highlighters! 
(Don’t leave them!) 
I get more. ! 
Post-it Notes Yes! You get the color you get. Keep yo’ post it 
notes! (Don’t leave them!) 
I get more. ! 
Neon Slap 
Bracelet 
Yes, with a 
purpose to help 
you focus! 
Use quietly so it maintains purpose. Wear on 
wrist unless using for purpose. Outside of class, 
it stays on wrist or goes in locker. You can play 
swords at home. 
No chances – if another teacher complains 
once, you must keep it at home. 
Mints Yes, with a 
purpose to help 
you focus! 
During testing, you must unwrap prior and set on 
your desk. 
The rest of us are going to cringe at your not 
quiet unwrapping, and tomorrow we will eat 
your share. 
Gum Yes, with a 
purpose to help 
you focus! 
-If you are given gum, you may chew in class. 
-Be “cool” about it… chew quietly, mouth closed, 
and don’t brag. 
-When you are finished, put it in the trash. 
-When you leave the classroom, throw the gum 
away. 
-Do not ask another teacher to chew gum. 
Then he/she is mad at me because I put him/her 
in a bad spot. 
*It’s pretty cool of your teacher to allow you to 
do this, so say thanks and don’t abuse it. 
No chances- I am not handing out gum to 
anyone I don’t trust if any gum is found or a 
teacher mentions students asking. 
If it was an obnoxious chomp or bubble, spit 
out for the day [insert teacher eye stare]. 
Not fair? Earn my trust then. ! 
Colored Pens Yes! Choose a color on the first day. Use this color 
every day (using the same color is the purpose). 
Yes, you can choose black or blue if you hate 
color. 
The rest of us don’t have our pen if you take 
it, so we are going to be upset. 
Mustache 
Tattoo 
Wait for 
Permission 
Put it on or put it away. 
Mustache 
Eraser 
Yes! 
BONUS 
Neon 
Sunglasses 
Yes! (as long as 
you are still 
focused) 
Wear in class or at recess as often as you like. 
Put in locker otherwise. Wear them on head if I 
ask you to. 
Keep at home. 
Sharpeners Yes! 
Sticky Hands No! Take home after party. It’s mine. 
Smile Magnets No! 
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Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 
Tool Cheapest (1) Cheaper (2) Cheap (3) Option 
S Smiley 
stickers 
1 set= $3 (8 sheets) 
Smiley Stickers 
1 set= $3 (8 sheets) 
Smiley Stickers 
1 set=$1.95(4 sheets) 
Emoticon Stickers 
S My class 
pricing 
10 stickers each= (1 set)= $3 1 sheet each= (10 sets)= $30 1 sheet each= (19 sets)= $37.05 3= 
$37.05 
W Highlighters School supply room 1 pack= $13.75 (36 markers) 
Mini Highlighters 
1 pack= $13.66 (24 markers) 
Sharpie Highlighters 
W My class 
pricing 
Free 1 each= $27.50 1 each= (3 sets)= $40.98 1 + 3= 
$40.98 
A Thoughts/ 
post-its 
Make a sheet for each student 
to cut up and use. DIY 
1 pack= $3.89 (10 pads) 
Skinny Colors 
1 pack= $4.98 (3 pads) 
Thought Cloud Post Its 
A My class 
pricing 
Free 1 each= (8 sets)= $31 .12 1 each= (24 sets) =4.98 x 24 = 
$119.52 
1 + 2= 
$31.12 
G Neon slap 
bracelet 
Ribbon or bookmarks 1 set= $16 (50 bracelets) 
Basic Colorful 
Same 
G My class 
pricing 
Free 1 each= (2 sets)= $32 2= 
$32 
G Chewing 
gum/ mints 
1 set= $12 (308 pieces) 
Mints 
1 set= $11.49 (40 packs) 
Wrigley's 5 packs 
1 set= $12.94 (24 packs) 
Mini Orbit 
G My class 
pricing 
4 each= $12 
1 each= (2 set)= $22.98 1 each= (3 sets)= $38.82 1 + 3= 
$50.82 
E Color pen(s) 1 set=$13.50(72 pens) 
Pens 
Same Same 
E My class 
pricing 
1 each= $13.50 2 each= (2 sets)= $27 3 each= (3 sets)= $40.50 2= 
$27 
R Mustaches 1 set= $5 (72 tattoos) 
Mustache Tattoos 
1 set= $6 (49 whistles) 
Mustache Whistles 
1 set= $5.25 (24 erasers) 
Mustache Erasers 
R My class 
pricing 
1 each = $5 1 each (2 sets)= $12 1 each= (3 sets)= $15.75 1 + 3= 
$20.75 
Total: 
(round up to include 
shipping) 
$65.50 / 72= .901… 
$1 per child. 
$182. 60 / 72= $2.53 
$3 per child 
$324.62 / 72 = $4.50 
$5 per child 
$240 
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Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 
Once I looked at pricing, I determined what pricing option and incentive would make the best impact with our group of sixth 
graders. Here is a list of what each child would get with the options I chose: 
# Here’s What Each Child Would Get: Total Cost Breakdown #1 
(With 72 students) 
Total Cost Breakdown #2 
(with 72 students) 
Total 
S 1 sheet of emoticon smiley stickers 1 set (4 sheets) = $1.94 
1 sheet each 
(19 sets)= $37.05 
$37.05 
W 1 yellow highlighter from school 
1 color sharpie brand highlighter 
1 set (24 highlighters) 
=$13.66 
1 highlighter each 
(3 sets)= $40.98 
$40.98 
A 1 DIY sheet of thought notes 
1 pack of skinny post it notes 
1 set (10 pads) = $3.89 
2 post it note packs each 
(2 sets)= $31 .12 
$31.12 
G 1 neon slap bracelet 1 set (50 bracelets) = $16 
1 bracelet each 
(2 sets)= $32 
$32 
G 4 mints 
1 pack of mini orbit gum 
1 set (24 gum packs)= $12.94 
1 pack each 
(3 sets)= $38.82 
1 set (308 mints)= $12 
4 each= $12 
$60.82 
E 2 colored pens (not red) 1 set (72 pens) = $13.50 
2 each 
(2 sets)= $27 
$27 
R 1 small mustache finger tattoo 
1 mustache eraser 
1 set (24 erasers)= $5.25 
1 each 
(3 sets)= $15.75 
1 set (72 tattoos)= $5 
1 each = $5 
$20.75 
Total:$239.72/72=$3.38... 
Each Child: $4 
$239.72 
$4 each 
BONUS 1 pair of neon sunglasses (If each child donated $5, we could include neon 
sunglasses for each child. This prop could be included in the classroom 
games and “swagger struts.”) 
1 set= 12= $6.79 
1 each= (6 sets)= $40.74 
+$40.74 
Total: $280.44 / 72= $3.95 
Each Child: $5 
$280.44 
$5 each 
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Teacher Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One! 
Tool Cheapest (1) Cheaper (2) Cheap (3) Option 
S Smiley 
stickers 
1 set= $3 (8 sheets) 
Smiley Stickers 
1 set= $3 (8 sheets) 
Smiley Stickers 
1 set=$1.95(4 sheets) 
Emoticon Stickers 
S My class 
pricing 
W Highlighters School supply room 1 pack= $13.75 (36 markers) 
Mini Highlighters 
1 pack= $13.66 (24 markers) 
Sharpie Highlighters 
W My class 
pricing 
A Thoughts/ 
post-its 
Make a sheet for each student 
to cut up and use. DIY 
1 pack= $3.89 (10 pads) 
Skinny Colors 
1 pack= $4.98 (3 pads) 
Thought Cloud Post Its 
A My class 
pricing 
G Neon slap 
bracelet 
Ribbon or bookmarks 1 set= $16 (50 bracelets) 
Basic Colorful 
Same 
G My class 
pricing 
G Chewing 
gum/ mints 
1 set= $12 (308 pieces) 
Mints 
1 set= $11.49 (40 packs) 
Wrigley's 5 packs 
1 set= $12.94 (24 packs) 
Mini Orbit 
G My class 
pricing 
E Color pen(s) 1 set=$13.50(72 pens) 
Pens 
Same Same 
E My class 
pricing 
R Mustaches 1 set= $5 (72 tattoos) 
Mustache Tattoos 
1 set= $6 (49 whistles) 
Mustache Whistles 
1 set= $5.25 (24 erasers) 
Mustache Erasers 
R My class 
pricing 
Total: 
(round up to include 
shipping) 
ALL CHEAPEST= 
Total / #Students= $ 
_____"/_____= $_____ 
= About $_____"per child 
ALL CHEAPER = 
Total / #Students= $ 
_____"/_____= $_____ 
= About $_____"per child 
ALL CHEAP= 
Total / #Students= $ 
_____"/_____= $_____ 
= About $_____"per child 
ME= 
$____ 
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Teacher Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 
Here is a list of the best pricing options and incentives for our students: 
# Here’s What Each Child Would Get: Total Cost Breakdown #1 
(with _____"students) 
Total Cost Breakdown #2 
(with _____"students) 
Total 
S 
W 
A 
G 
G 
E 
R 
Total / #Students= $ 
_____"/_____= $_____ 
= About $_____"per child 
$_____ 
$_____each 
BONUS 1 pair of neon sunglasses (If each child donated extra, we could include 
neon sunglasses for each child. This prop could be included in the 
classroom games and “swagger struts.”) 
1 set=(___"glasses)=_____ 
1 each=(___"sets)=$_____ 
+$ _____ 
Total / #Students= $ 
_____"/_____= $_____ 
= About $_____"per child 
$_____ 
$_____each 
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Suggested SAS Unit Timeline 
1. Introduce the Swagger Assessment Skills PowerPoint 
2. Spend some extra time on the video. Let students watch once, discuss the second time, and then 
watch a third. Get the kids hooked. 
3. Explain that you are going to have a #Swaggerskills themed unit. (I might stop here and pick up the 
next day to extend excitement.) 
4. Go over each #Swaggerskill. Together, discuss how you could use it in your classroom. Make a 
separate list if necessary. 
5. Determine as a class or with your school if you will collect money and create swagger toolkits. 
6. Give students blank checklists and vote on where students should put them. I hung a few in the 
classroom for students who didn’t trust themselves. (Choice is important; let the students take 
ownership.) 
7. Send home a parent letter explaining the unit. Ask the parents to write a secret #Swaggerskills 
completion letter. When students earn their certificates, you can hand these out to them as well. I 
sent home blank letters and envelopes. I also sent a parent email and a few reminders. I wrote 
letters for students whose parents did not (because students are so excited, you will have parent 
involvement). You could also have kids write each other letters. 
8. Take a week for each letter (or two letters). Do not tell the students the skill you are measuring 
because you want to see them tackle all of the skills. Take time to hand out dog tags from previous 
weeks to those who were absent or did not demonstrate that skill previously. Work with 
students who were missing dog tags and made sure they understood how to use the skill. 
9. To help students earn dog tags, create a list of things they can do that show they used a skill. When 
finished brainstorming, show students the EVIDENCE checklist. Laminate a class set and put 
students in charge of caring for the checklists daily: handing out checklists, handing out dry erase 
markers, collecting checklists, collecting markers, cleaning checklists. The level of dependency you 
will use will vary for students. 
10. Use the EVIDENCE checklists, independent activities, group work, excerpt and extended questions to 
give students opportunities to earn dog tags. Specific amounts of time will vary depending on 
students. 
11. Once everyone is finished, celebrate. Designate a #Swaggerskills party day. On this day, call 
students up one at a time to show the class swagger moves in front of the class while listening to 
swagger theme song. You can designate an area to be the “stage” students walk across and stand 
on the other side of the stage with their certificates and swagger toolkits. 
Side note: The amount of time you spend completing the swagger board can vary significantly. You can 
complete the whole board in one day, one week, or several months. This depends on your mood, teaching 
style, and how much time you think students need to master the skills. 
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SAS Graphic Organizers 
There are several resources in the table below to help you make the most of your #Swaggerskills unit. You can use each for 
whatever idea you have, but there is a description of the purpose of the original document. 
Document Title Original Purpose Page (s) 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #1: Swagger, Tool, Purpose, Connection Student or parent beginning handout, 
poster, end of unit student resource 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2: Swagger, Tool, Purpose (four variations) 
24-25 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose 26-28 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4: Swagger Definitions Only 29-31 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #5: Swagger Poster Hang in classroom, student Resource 32 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6: Swagger Fill in the Blank Class, partner, student practice 33-34 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #7: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Keybank 35 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #8: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Answers 36 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9: Swagger Affirmations Examples of what students should be 
23 
thinking for each skill, student 
resource, 
37-38 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #10: Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 Give each student one copy and hand 
out dog tags as they are earned 
through various ways of showing 
#Swaggerskills. For example, you can 
incorporate these in class activities, 
games, homework, quizzes, exit slips. 
Dog tags should require specifics 
from students. 
39 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #11: Blank Swagger Dogs Tags Board 2 40 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #12: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 41 
SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #13: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 2 42 
Dog Tags: S-W-A-G-G-E-R 43-49 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #1: Swagger, Tool, Purpose, Connection! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2: Swagger, Tool, Purpose! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2: Swagger, Tool, Purpose! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose (no pictures)! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4: Swagger Definitions Only! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4: Swagger Definitions Only! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #5: Swagger Poster! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6: Swagger Fill in the Blank! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6: Swagger Fill in the Blank! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #7: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Keybank 
patience rewritten difficult smile focused correct notes defend 
topic reasoning active evidence maintain retain hunt courage 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #8: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Answers! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9: Swagger Affirmations 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9: Swagger Affirmations! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #10: Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 1! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #11: Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 2! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #12: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 1! 
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SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #13: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 2! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R! 
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EVIDENCE Instructions! 
While the SWAGGER theme is a great way to remember skills, sometimes students struggle with knowing specifically how to 
execute strategies. For example, telling a student to break down a question into parts or read the questions before reading 
the passage both make sense on the outside, but you aren’t going to see a change in student strategies unless you show the 
students what it looks like. So, if I (the teacher) were looking at your (the student) test, how would I know you broke down the 
extended question? Did you mark how many points each individual question is worth or make a graphic organizer to the side to 
divide the questions by point value? If number 5 on a test is worth five points, you should be figuring out where each of the 
five points comes from. Following the same pattern, how would I see that you read the questions ahead of time? You would 
know this because each question has words highlighted and quick notes about what standard the question is measuring. You 
would also circle or take note of the subject or information to keep an eye out for in the passage. 
You can buy the EVIDENCE resources on another document, but below are the main documents that will allow you to implement 
EVIDENCE with the #Swaggerskills unit. 
Basic EVIDENCE Implementation Instructions: 
1. Create a list as a class of assessment strategies before, during, and after reading. 
2. One of those strategies should be to determine the genre of the passage. As a reader, you will want to pay close 
attention to the way you approach poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. This is another chart you can create as a class. 
3. Once you have a completed list of before, after and during strategies, go through each skill one at a time looking for 
strategies that can be seen by someone else. You will have some good discussion debating these. 
4. The EVIDENCE acronym was developed around the before, during, and after strategies that you can see. With your 
class, compare the list you created to the EVIDENCE acronym. Have students track how many are on both lists. Are 
there any that you have that need to be added? 
5. Teach students what each EVIDENCE strategy looks like. Practice with examples. Have students grade each other’s 
passages using the checklist (not paying attention to the answers). You can do activities with one skill at time, all at 
once, or any combination in between. 
The Following Pages: 
EVIDENCE Resource Page 
Breakdown of Skills Through Reading Stages: Before, During, After 51 
Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre 52 
EVIDENCE Poster 53 
Student EVIDENCE Checklist One 54 
Student EVIDENCE Checklist Two 55 
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EVIDENCE Instructions! 
! 
Stage # #Swaggerskill 
! 
Before 1 Trick your brain to be positive about the selection. 
2 Read the questions before reading the passage. 
3 Underline, highlight or circle important words in a question. 
4 Break apart the question in your own words. 
! 
During 1 Highlight key info in passage. 
2 Reread confusing sentences and paragraphs. 
3 Use context clues when answering questions and reading. 
4 If you cannot focus, get up and stretch and then try to get back on task. 
! 
After: 
Multiple Choice 
1 Think about the question by answering it on your own prior to looking at answer options. 
2 Write your thoughts next to your answer choices, narrowing answers down with “YNM” (yes, 
no, maybe) 
3 Find text based evidence for your correct answer choice. 
4 Look over all your answers at the end by rereading the question and answer options. 
Short Answer/ 
Extended Response 
1 Write down what you are answering to earn each point. 
2 Use formal writing: complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal 
language. 
3 RSQ. 
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Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre! 
Genre Characteristics Put Emphasis on 
These Strategies 
Fiction (fake/made up story) 
• Realistic 
• Science 
• Historical 
• Folklore 
• Fantasy 
• Mystery 
1. Dialogue 
2. Elements of fiction 
(characters, setting, plot) 
3. Drawings 
4. Could put yourself in the 
story 
5. Imagery/ figurative 
language 
1. Visualize. 
2. Make connections. 
3. Underline elements of 
fiction. 
4. Create mental summary 
or quick notes. 
Nonfiction (not fake/ real) 
• Autobiography 
• Informational 
• Biography 
• Textbook 
• Periodical 
• Newspaper 
1. Facts 
2. Quotes 
3. Captions/ features 
4. Details 
5. People 
6. Footnotes/ glossary 
7. No figurative language 
9. Technical vocabulary/ 
jargon 
1. Get excited! 
2. Take notes next to 
paragraphs. 
3. Underline important 
terms, facts, details 
4. Create mental summary 
or quick note summary 
5. Read slower and reread. 
6. Pay attention to 
footnotes. 
Poetry 
• Fiction 
• Nonfiction 
1. Stanzas 
2. Rhyme scheme/ alliteration 
3. Figurative language 
4. Rhythm/ beat/ meters 
5. Appeals to the five senses 
(imagery) 
1. Reread and reread again. 
2. Analyze in parts. 
3. Write notes to the side to 
understand plot. 
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EVIDENCE Poster! 
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Student EVIDENCE Checklist One! 
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! 
Student EVIDENCE Student Checklist Two 
EVIDENCE Checklist 
Evaluator:_________________ Student’s Work:_________________ 
#  Evidence of Ski ll ! 
E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled 
V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words. 
I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled 
D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM (yes, no, maybe). 
E Evidence from text given for your correct answer 
N Need to break down extended answer questions by point 
C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal language for 
extended answers 
E Extended answers need RSQ (restate the question) 
EVIDENCE Checklist 
Evaluator:_________________ Student’s Work:_________________ 
#  Evidence of Skill 
E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled 
V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words. 
I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled 
D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM (yes, no, maybe). 
E Evidence from text given for your correct answer 
N Need to break down extended answer questions by point 
C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal language for 
extended answers 
E Extended answers need RSQ (restate the question) 
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Swagger Assessment Skills Instructions

  • 1. ! Swagger Assessment Skills Unit Dear Reader, is an interactive unit that works for students of all ages to teach exciting test prep strategies with high expectations. Whether used for end of the year testing or assessments throughout the year, this unit wins students over from the beginning. The PowerPoint helps you sympathize with the student for the repetitive test strategies lessons year after year, but then gives students concrete instructions to learn the skills once and for all. My main motivation for creating this unit was to find a way to hold student interest and get kids excited about learning new skills. In our classroom, we emphasize the value of perspective and a positive attitude and this unit is one more way we can have fun and bond as we fall to the floor laughing at our dance moves. The high expectation and increased student growth are additional components as we also constructively critique one another on individual areas of improvement for individual assessments. The reality of current teaching is that student scores do matter. Students need to know how to prevent mistakes so they are confident the score they earn is actually reflective of their ability level, while simple mistakes are kept to a minimum. This unit was originally created with my sixth grade reading students in mind, but I’ve found it can be used for both lower and higher grades. Anyone who needs to learn strategies for taking assessments will enjoy the unit. Use the breakdown and take your time exploring through the materials and activities for this unit. There are several components and you have the flexibility to pick and choose what works for you and your students. The unit information is presented in a frequently asked questions format to make it easier for you to meet your needs. Take your time and be open-minded to how you can incorporate these skills in your classroom. Benefits 1. Increase attention span with self checking and movement with tools 2. Build student confidence with written and multiple choice responses, reading assessments, and teaching students to defend their answers 3. Prevent mistakes to help students earn scores reflective of ability 4. Encourages parent involvement 5. Teach students to keep the academic expectation high while balancing fun I hope you and your students are able to have as much fun as we do! You are encouraged to contact me if I can provide additional materials or if you have any comments and questions. Thank you, Miss Crosby http://fortheloveoftweens.blogspot.com ! 1!
  • 2. Table of Contents Title Page (s) Introduction Letter and Benefits 1 Table of Contents 2-3 Frequently Asked Questions, Overview of SAS 4-7 SWAGGER Complete Definition 8 EVIDENCE of #Swaggerskills 9 Parent Information 10-13 Parent Letter 10 Letter Template One 11 Letter Tempate Two 12 SWAGGER Definition and Toolkit Breakdown 13 The Swagger Toolkit 14-20 The Swagger Toolkit Defined 14 Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Notes 15 Swagger Toolkit 101 for Students 16 Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 17 Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 18 Teacher Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 19 Teacher Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 20 Suggested SAS Unit Timeline 21 SAS Graphic Organizers 22-49 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #1- Swagger, Tool, Purpose, Connection 23 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2- Swagger, Tool, Purpose 24-25 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3- Swagger, Purpose 26-28 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4- Swagger Definitions Only 29-31 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #5- Swagger Posters 32 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6- Swagger Fill in the Blank 33-34 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #7- Swagger Fill in the Blank with Keybank 35 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #8- Swagger Fill in the Blank with Answers 36 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9- Swagger Affirmations 37-38 ! ! 2!
  • 3. Table of Contents Continued Title Page (s) SAS Graphic Organizers Continued SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #10- Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 39 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #11- Blank Swagger Dogs Tags Board 2 40 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #12- Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 41 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #13- Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 2 42 Dog Tags S-W-A-G-G-E-R 43-49 EVIDENCE Instructions 50-55 Breakdown of Skills Through Reading Stages: Before, During, After 51 Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre 52 EVIDENCE Poster 53 Student EVIDENCE Checklist One 54 Student EVIDENCE Checklist Two 55 Credits 56 ! ! 3!
  • 4. SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Where did this idea come from? The #Swaggerskills unit was created to help my students learn specific strategies when test taking while having fun. A colleague, Laurie Bryant, thought of the original “swagger” test prep theme when she saw the Swagger Wagon Commercial. The parents featured in the video make driving a minivan cool by singing a catchy parody and acting out skits with their two young children. This video ties to test prep because, while practicing test prep skills are not fun, with a little creativity and positive attitude we can both learn effective skills and create the most memorable time of the year. Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4&feature= What are ? #Swaggerskills are seven basic test strategies for any assessment or question-based activity written through the acronym SWAGGER. In my class, after we learn SWAGGER, we discuss what using SWAGGER looks like. So, how does the teacher know you are using your strategies? If he/she saw your paper, what would they see? With this question in mind, students made a list of strategies that you can see, and thus created the second acronym of the unit: EVIDENCE. On a daily basis, students use an EVIDENCE checklist when reading and answering questions. The SWAGGER unit is more for general use. When referencing #Swaggerskills, we are referring to both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE checklists. How does SAS work? Take a look at the PowerPoint titled Swagger Assessment Skills. The PP is set up exactly how my classroom will use the unit. Determine what aspects work for you, and how you would like to implement the unit. For example, do you want to focus on SWAGGER only, EVIDENCE only, or both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE together? I ask the students to make most choices for us, so I know I am giving them the right “dosage” of swagger. Swagger Assessment Skills PowerPoint What steps should I follow to implement the unit like your classroom? First, have an open mind. With units like this, there is a lot of flexibility, so unless you are able to be incredibly organized and know what you envision right away, you are going to have to feel it out as it goes. Remember, the idea is to excite the students, not bore them, so their insight is mandatory. The example timeline below is a great starting point. ! What subject(s)? I designed both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE for reading and language arts assessments. SWAGGER is more general; EVIDENCE is specific to reading and language arts assessments. ! ! 4!
  • 5. SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Suggested SAS Unit Timeline 1. Introduce the Swagger Assessment Skills PP 2. Spend some extra time on the video. Let students watch once, discuss the second time, and then watch a third. Get the kids hooked. 3. Explain that you are going to have a #Swaggerskills themed unit. (I might stop here and pick up the next day to extend excitement.) 4. Go over each #Swaggerskill. Together, discuss how you could use it in your classroom. Make a separate list if necessary. 5. Determine as a class or with your school if you will collect money and create swagger toolkits. I have included my research in this process to save you a few hours. 6. Give students blank checklists and vote on where students should put them. I hung a few in the classroom for students who didn’t trust themselves. (Choice is important- let the students take ownership.) 7. Send home a parent letter explaining the unit. Ask the parents to write a secret #Swaggerskills completion letter. When students earn their certificates, you can hand these out to them as well. I sent home blank letters and envelopes. I also sent a parent email and a few reminders. I wrote letters for students whose parents did not (because students are so excited, you will have parent involvement). You could also have kids write each other letters. 8. Take a week for each letter. Do not tell the students the skill you are measuring because you want to see them tackle all of the skills. Take time to hand out dog tags from previous weeks to those who were absent or did not demonstrate that skill previously. Work with students who were missing dog tags and made sure they understood how to use the skill. 9. To help students earn dog tags, create a list of things they can do that show they used a skill. When finished brainstorming, show students the EVIDENCE checklist. Laminate a class set and put students in charge of caring for the checklists daily: handing out checklists, handing out dry erase markers, collecting checklists, collecting markers, cleaning checklists. The level of dependency you will use will vary for students. 10. Use the EVIDENCE checklists, independent activities, group work, excerpt and extended questions to give students opportunities to earn dog tags. Specific amounts of time will vary depending on students. 11. Once everyone is finished, celebrate. Designate a #Swaggerskills party day. On this day, called students up one at a time to show the class swagger moves in front of the class while listening to swagger theme song. You can designate an area to be the “stage” students walk across and stand on the other side of the stage with their certificates and swagger toolkits. ! 5!
  • 6. SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How long does the take? You can spend two days, a week, a month, or the whole year incorporating #Swaggerskills into your classroom. I introduced this at the beginning of fourth quarter, and was crunched for time. I am going to try to introduce it from the beginning of the school year this time around to give us more time and increase students confidence with assessment skills. Swagger Terms Glossary? #Swaggerskills = both SWAGGER and EVIDENCE skills #Swaggerskills Master = a person who has earned all of their SWAGGER dog tags and demonstrated their swagger dance/walk moves. You will have a certificate for this. #Swagger toolkit = the tools that help students while taking assessments #Swagger dog tags = individual letters cut out in the shape of dog tags to be adhered to each student checklist EVIDENCE = concrete tasks students can do to demonstrate understanding of #Swaggerskills How do you teach each skill? You will see below that the type of students will determine the amount of class instruction and guidance used. I expect all students to take their time and show me mastery of all skills initially. Then, once demonstration has been shown, I will let students pick and choose which the skills work best for them individually. Each student must know the importance of all of the skills, so he or she has the choice to decide through trial and error which ones work best for him or her. Honors and gifted students will often struggle with assuming they are right. They defend their answers, rather than taking a step back to see where they made a mistake. These students can accomplish most of the skills on their own simply with your explanation. You will focus on “Reread” and asking yourself where you made a mistake. I might do one story and set of questions a week with these students. A majority of the students will struggle in different areas, or will be confused with exactly what needs to be on the paper. With these students, I will teach the class and show the class by example exactly what their #Swaggerskills on the assessment should look like. You can use the EVIDENCE checklists and have students check each others. You will need to remind students to go slow and critique because students might think they are doing the skill correctly, even if they are not. For example, “Did you put your evidence based reasoning next to that to show me why you slashed it out?” The words “No” on the paper do not count. For struggling readers, these checklists are a huge help. I will teach the class and do a couple examples together. We might practice once together. Then I will break the class into small groups and focus on specific skills in small group settings. I will work on the passages as a class each day in small group settings. I will work closely with all students until he or she shows independent confidence to try on his or her own. ! 6!
  • 7. SAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) How do you measure each skill? I worm around the room. If a student highlighted and wrote notes by all questions, he or she would get a “W“ dog tag. I choose whether the student earned the dog tag, not the student. If I don’t see evidence when I am walking around, I might wait until the next day to check again or even longer. Do any students resist the unit? Yes. I had students who did not like the unit. I worked with the students to figure out how they were going to survive without bringing their negativity on others. We created alternative acronyms and a different theme (or no theme) for the skills. We kept it between us as respect for the amount of students this unit was helping. Do you really expect students to do all of these skills on every assessment? No. I expect students to know and understand all skills. When you earn your #Swaggerskills certificate, you may choose the skills that work for you. What ages? I think any student who needs to practice assessment strategies could benefit from this SAS Unit. What is EVIDENCE? EVIDENCE is the acronym used to show students exactly what their papers should look like if they are using these skills. For example, we often tell students to answer all part of the question, however this is a broad request. You will get vague results and struggling students need more guidance in order to understand your specific expectations (based off learning the hard way). The checklist shows students how to answer all parts of the question. Have a different question? Please contact me! fortheloveoftweens@gmail.com ! 7!
  • 10. 2014-2015 School Year Swagger Assessment Skills Dear Parents and Guardians, We are going to learn assessment strategies and test preparation with a #Swaggerskills theme. Teaching the students to have swagger while taking tests is a fun way to effectively review both test taking strategies and reading skills, all while building confidence and minimizing test anxiety. In an attempt to draw student interest, I have created a swagger toolkit for each student that motivates, helps improve performance, and creates a relaxing environment during this high intensity time. Your participation and reinforcement of enthusiasm and hard work will make all the difference in your child’s success with assessments. We ask for your participation in a few ways, and encourage any additional ideas. First, please complete the attached blank note to write a complimentary letter to your child. You can tell him or her how proud you are, how smart he or she is, and give a few specific examples. You are welcome to use a different paper if desired. Please return in sealed envelope by the date at the bottom. Secondly, I would love to prepare a “Swagger Toolkit” for each child. In order for this to happen, we are asking for a five-dollar donation from each parent. Included is a list of what will be purchased with your five dollars, how it will help your child, and how it connects to our swagger theme. Because we need to wait for all the money to order the tool kit, we have created the small window of time to return the five dollars by. As soon as all money is collected, items will be ordered. Thank you for your support in creating a positive learning environment that will encourage our students to work hard and build confidence. Once we have all the items, they will be handed to students with certificates when they demonstrate mastery of each #Swaggerskill. Letters from parents will be saved for the end of the unit as well. Please email me with any questions. Sincerely, !!!!! Dates to Return Swagger $5 Donation Sealed Parent Letter to Child ! 10!
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  • 13. Parent Swagger Overview # Toolkit Resource for Each Child: Cost Breakdown #1 Cost Breakdown #2 Total S W A G G E R Total / #Students= $ (Total $) __________ / (#Students) __________= $__________ = About $__________ per child ! 13!
  • 14. The Swagger Toolkit Defined The Swagger Toolkit requires a little extra work, time, and money, but is totally worth all three when your unit is twice as successful! If you are creative, this can be done with little to no cost. You can collect money, use school funds, or think of savvy alternatives to create a Swagger Toolkit for your classroom. I chose to do a combination of buying and making accessories in order to keep the budget as small as possible. Students brought in $5 donations, which was a much more convincing sell when sent home with the parent letter explaining the unit and an opportunity for parents to get involved (by writing their child a letter). Our Swagger Toolkit was a surprise for the students. I sent the information home with the parents, so obviously some children started to figure out what some of the items were. Rumors and whispers spread until students actually got to see their toolkits. The rumors actually made it more exciting, because the students couldn’t wait to see their toolkits. For some the bags were a fun, cheesy joke as the toolkit is pretty cheap. For others, it was really exciting. The student perspective will depend on your enthusiasm to the unit. Either way, every student found multiple excitable items I used some of the props when they arrived. The list of items and how we used them is on the Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Edition (next page). The pages following will show you how we got our final list of items. I share with you my research on the three price options on the cheapest but worthy items. There is a blank sheet for you to use while you make the same choices. Websites and prices are there on these as well! You will see several inexpensive items sold in bulk. I was able to get some extra goodies for extremely cheap (around $5 for 72 sharpeners…it’s just a bonus item so I am not worried about the actual functionality…although zero students complained about them breaking…). While saving the Swagger Toolkits for the party gives students excitement, you can find other ways to incorporate swagger props as you are in the middle of your unit to keep the energy level up. For example, I got stamps to use and students would put various stamps on their reading passages before starting to start positive. Sometimes they chose a stamp that related to reading, other times an emotion. You will enjoy their faces when you persuade them to doodle a picture by the title as they begin reading. As a second prop, I put out a class set of colored pens for us to use. We kept them in a bucket where everyone knew their location. The students love using the different colors when taking notes. ! !Swagger Toolkit Pages Below: 1. Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Notes 2. Swagger Toolkit 101 for Students 3. Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 4. Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two 5. Teacher Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One 6. Teacher Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two ! ! 14!
  • 15. Swagger Toolkit 101 Teacher Notes Toolkit Item In Class Use? Expectations Consequences Smiley Stickers Saved for party Stickers go on paper only. [Teacher eye stare] No more stickers. Class Set of Stamps I bought a large set at Oriental Trading to stay in room. Three students at a time could get a stamp for paper. Stamps go on paper only. No exceptions. No more stamping. Highlighters Saved for party (used class set prior) You get the color you get. Sorry, some are yellow. You’re welcome. Keep yo’ highlighters! (Don’t leave them!) I get more. ! Post-it Notes Saved for party (These were more damage than helpful with our purpose. Have fun showing and drawing different doodled thought-clouds.) You get the color you get. Keep yo’ post it notes! (Don’t leave them!) I get more. ! Neon Slap Bracelet Saved for party Use quietly so it maintains purpose. Wear on wrist unless using for purpose. Outside of class, it stays on wrist or goes in locker. You can play swords at home. No chances – if another teacher complains once, you must keep it at home. Mints Saved for party (A fellow teacher donated a pack for class use prior.) During testing, you must unwrap prior and set on your desk. The rest of us are going to cringe at your not quiet unwrapping, and tomorrow we will eat your share of mints. Gum Saved for party (I bought extra with my own money and used as an incentive once a week for all things swagger related. For example, I would randomly give a piece of gum or mint to students who got 100% on a swagger quiz, did homework, or helped a classmate find text based evidence.) If you are given gum, you may chew in class. Be “cool” about it… chew quietly, mouth closed, and don’t brag. When you are finished, put it in the trash. When you leave the classroom, throw the gum away. It’s pretty cool of your teacher to allow you to do this, so say thanks and don’t abuse it. Do not ask another teacher to chew gum. Then he/she is mad at me because I put him/her in a bad spot. No chances- I am not handing out gum to anyone I don’t trust if any gum is found or a teacher mentions students asking. If it was an obnoxious chomp or bubble, spit out for the day [insert teacher eye stare]. Not fair if I don’t trust you? Earn trust then. This is my job! Colored Pens Saved for party (Order extra for class set to use in advance. Keep a close eye on them!) Choose a color on the first day. Use this color every day (using the same color is the purpose). Yes, you can choose black or blue if you hate color. Stick to your pen color. The rest of us don’t have our pen if you take it, so we are going to be upset. Mustache Tattoo Saved for party Take turns to use restroom and put them on at school before an assessment. We waited a couple days for this. Put it on or put it away. Mustache Eraser Saved for party BONUS SURPSISES Neon Sunglasses Saved for party Wear in class or at recess as often as you like. Put in locker otherwise. Do not ask another teacher if you can wear them. Wear them on head if I ask you to. Keep at home. Sharpeners Saved for party Sticky Hands Saved for party Take home after party. It’s mine. Smile Magnets Saved for party ! 15!
  • 16. Swagger Toolkit 101 for Students Toolkit Item In Class Use? Expectations Consequences Smiley Stickers Yes! Stickers go on paper only. [Teacher eye stare] No more stickers. Class Set of Stamps Three students at a time can get a stamp for paper. Stamps go on paper only. No exceptions. No more stamping. Highlighters Yes! You get the color you get. Sorry, some are yellow. You’re welcome. Keep yo’ highlighters! (Don’t leave them!) I get more. ! Post-it Notes Yes! You get the color you get. Keep yo’ post it notes! (Don’t leave them!) I get more. ! Neon Slap Bracelet Yes, with a purpose to help you focus! Use quietly so it maintains purpose. Wear on wrist unless using for purpose. Outside of class, it stays on wrist or goes in locker. You can play swords at home. No chances – if another teacher complains once, you must keep it at home. Mints Yes, with a purpose to help you focus! During testing, you must unwrap prior and set on your desk. The rest of us are going to cringe at your not quiet unwrapping, and tomorrow we will eat your share. Gum Yes, with a purpose to help you focus! -If you are given gum, you may chew in class. -Be “cool” about it… chew quietly, mouth closed, and don’t brag. -When you are finished, put it in the trash. -When you leave the classroom, throw the gum away. -Do not ask another teacher to chew gum. Then he/she is mad at me because I put him/her in a bad spot. *It’s pretty cool of your teacher to allow you to do this, so say thanks and don’t abuse it. No chances- I am not handing out gum to anyone I don’t trust if any gum is found or a teacher mentions students asking. If it was an obnoxious chomp or bubble, spit out for the day [insert teacher eye stare]. Not fair? Earn my trust then. ! Colored Pens Yes! Choose a color on the first day. Use this color every day (using the same color is the purpose). Yes, you can choose black or blue if you hate color. The rest of us don’t have our pen if you take it, so we are going to be upset. Mustache Tattoo Wait for Permission Put it on or put it away. Mustache Eraser Yes! BONUS Neon Sunglasses Yes! (as long as you are still focused) Wear in class or at recess as often as you like. Put in locker otherwise. Wear them on head if I ask you to. Keep at home. Sharpeners Yes! Sticky Hands No! Take home after party. It’s mine. Smile Magnets No! ! 16!
  • 17. ! Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One Tool Cheapest (1) Cheaper (2) Cheap (3) Option S Smiley stickers 1 set= $3 (8 sheets) Smiley Stickers 1 set= $3 (8 sheets) Smiley Stickers 1 set=$1.95(4 sheets) Emoticon Stickers S My class pricing 10 stickers each= (1 set)= $3 1 sheet each= (10 sets)= $30 1 sheet each= (19 sets)= $37.05 3= $37.05 W Highlighters School supply room 1 pack= $13.75 (36 markers) Mini Highlighters 1 pack= $13.66 (24 markers) Sharpie Highlighters W My class pricing Free 1 each= $27.50 1 each= (3 sets)= $40.98 1 + 3= $40.98 A Thoughts/ post-its Make a sheet for each student to cut up and use. DIY 1 pack= $3.89 (10 pads) Skinny Colors 1 pack= $4.98 (3 pads) Thought Cloud Post Its A My class pricing Free 1 each= (8 sets)= $31 .12 1 each= (24 sets) =4.98 x 24 = $119.52 1 + 2= $31.12 G Neon slap bracelet Ribbon or bookmarks 1 set= $16 (50 bracelets) Basic Colorful Same G My class pricing Free 1 each= (2 sets)= $32 2= $32 G Chewing gum/ mints 1 set= $12 (308 pieces) Mints 1 set= $11.49 (40 packs) Wrigley's 5 packs 1 set= $12.94 (24 packs) Mini Orbit G My class pricing 4 each= $12 1 each= (2 set)= $22.98 1 each= (3 sets)= $38.82 1 + 3= $50.82 E Color pen(s) 1 set=$13.50(72 pens) Pens Same Same E My class pricing 1 each= $13.50 2 each= (2 sets)= $27 3 each= (3 sets)= $40.50 2= $27 R Mustaches 1 set= $5 (72 tattoos) Mustache Tattoos 1 set= $6 (49 whistles) Mustache Whistles 1 set= $5.25 (24 erasers) Mustache Erasers R My class pricing 1 each = $5 1 each (2 sets)= $12 1 each= (3 sets)= $15.75 1 + 3= $20.75 Total: (round up to include shipping) $65.50 / 72= .901… $1 per child. $182. 60 / 72= $2.53 $3 per child $324.62 / 72 = $4.50 $5 per child $240 !! ! 17!
  • 18. Miss Crosby’s Used Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two Once I looked at pricing, I determined what pricing option and incentive would make the best impact with our group of sixth graders. Here is a list of what each child would get with the options I chose: # Here’s What Each Child Would Get: Total Cost Breakdown #1 (With 72 students) Total Cost Breakdown #2 (with 72 students) Total S 1 sheet of emoticon smiley stickers 1 set (4 sheets) = $1.94 1 sheet each (19 sets)= $37.05 $37.05 W 1 yellow highlighter from school 1 color sharpie brand highlighter 1 set (24 highlighters) =$13.66 1 highlighter each (3 sets)= $40.98 $40.98 A 1 DIY sheet of thought notes 1 pack of skinny post it notes 1 set (10 pads) = $3.89 2 post it note packs each (2 sets)= $31 .12 $31.12 G 1 neon slap bracelet 1 set (50 bracelets) = $16 1 bracelet each (2 sets)= $32 $32 G 4 mints 1 pack of mini orbit gum 1 set (24 gum packs)= $12.94 1 pack each (3 sets)= $38.82 1 set (308 mints)= $12 4 each= $12 $60.82 E 2 colored pens (not red) 1 set (72 pens) = $13.50 2 each (2 sets)= $27 $27 R 1 small mustache finger tattoo 1 mustache eraser 1 set (24 erasers)= $5.25 1 each (3 sets)= $15.75 1 set (72 tattoos)= $5 1 each = $5 $20.75 Total:$239.72/72=$3.38... Each Child: $4 $239.72 $4 each BONUS 1 pair of neon sunglasses (If each child donated $5, we could include neon sunglasses for each child. This prop could be included in the classroom games and “swagger struts.”) 1 set= 12= $6.79 1 each= (6 sets)= $40.74 +$40.74 Total: $280.44 / 72= $3.95 Each Child: $5 $280.44 $5 each ! 18!
  • 19. ! Teacher Swagger Toolkit Shopping Organizer, Step One! Tool Cheapest (1) Cheaper (2) Cheap (3) Option S Smiley stickers 1 set= $3 (8 sheets) Smiley Stickers 1 set= $3 (8 sheets) Smiley Stickers 1 set=$1.95(4 sheets) Emoticon Stickers S My class pricing W Highlighters School supply room 1 pack= $13.75 (36 markers) Mini Highlighters 1 pack= $13.66 (24 markers) Sharpie Highlighters W My class pricing A Thoughts/ post-its Make a sheet for each student to cut up and use. DIY 1 pack= $3.89 (10 pads) Skinny Colors 1 pack= $4.98 (3 pads) Thought Cloud Post Its A My class pricing G Neon slap bracelet Ribbon or bookmarks 1 set= $16 (50 bracelets) Basic Colorful Same G My class pricing G Chewing gum/ mints 1 set= $12 (308 pieces) Mints 1 set= $11.49 (40 packs) Wrigley's 5 packs 1 set= $12.94 (24 packs) Mini Orbit G My class pricing E Color pen(s) 1 set=$13.50(72 pens) Pens Same Same E My class pricing R Mustaches 1 set= $5 (72 tattoos) Mustache Tattoos 1 set= $6 (49 whistles) Mustache Whistles 1 set= $5.25 (24 erasers) Mustache Erasers R My class pricing Total: (round up to include shipping) ALL CHEAPEST= Total / #Students= $ _____"/_____= $_____ = About $_____"per child ALL CHEAPER = Total / #Students= $ _____"/_____= $_____ = About $_____"per child ALL CHEAP= Total / #Students= $ _____"/_____= $_____ = About $_____"per child ME= $____ !! ! 19!
  • 20. Teacher Swagger Toolkit Organizer, Step Two Here is a list of the best pricing options and incentives for our students: # Here’s What Each Child Would Get: Total Cost Breakdown #1 (with _____"students) Total Cost Breakdown #2 (with _____"students) Total S W A G G E R Total / #Students= $ _____"/_____= $_____ = About $_____"per child $_____ $_____each BONUS 1 pair of neon sunglasses (If each child donated extra, we could include neon sunglasses for each child. This prop could be included in the classroom games and “swagger struts.”) 1 set=(___"glasses)=_____ 1 each=(___"sets)=$_____ +$ _____ Total / #Students= $ _____"/_____= $_____ = About $_____"per child $_____ $_____each ! 20!
  • 21. Suggested SAS Unit Timeline 1. Introduce the Swagger Assessment Skills PowerPoint 2. Spend some extra time on the video. Let students watch once, discuss the second time, and then watch a third. Get the kids hooked. 3. Explain that you are going to have a #Swaggerskills themed unit. (I might stop here and pick up the next day to extend excitement.) 4. Go over each #Swaggerskill. Together, discuss how you could use it in your classroom. Make a separate list if necessary. 5. Determine as a class or with your school if you will collect money and create swagger toolkits. 6. Give students blank checklists and vote on where students should put them. I hung a few in the classroom for students who didn’t trust themselves. (Choice is important; let the students take ownership.) 7. Send home a parent letter explaining the unit. Ask the parents to write a secret #Swaggerskills completion letter. When students earn their certificates, you can hand these out to them as well. I sent home blank letters and envelopes. I also sent a parent email and a few reminders. I wrote letters for students whose parents did not (because students are so excited, you will have parent involvement). You could also have kids write each other letters. 8. Take a week for each letter (or two letters). Do not tell the students the skill you are measuring because you want to see them tackle all of the skills. Take time to hand out dog tags from previous weeks to those who were absent or did not demonstrate that skill previously. Work with students who were missing dog tags and made sure they understood how to use the skill. 9. To help students earn dog tags, create a list of things they can do that show they used a skill. When finished brainstorming, show students the EVIDENCE checklist. Laminate a class set and put students in charge of caring for the checklists daily: handing out checklists, handing out dry erase markers, collecting checklists, collecting markers, cleaning checklists. The level of dependency you will use will vary for students. 10. Use the EVIDENCE checklists, independent activities, group work, excerpt and extended questions to give students opportunities to earn dog tags. Specific amounts of time will vary depending on students. 11. Once everyone is finished, celebrate. Designate a #Swaggerskills party day. On this day, call students up one at a time to show the class swagger moves in front of the class while listening to swagger theme song. You can designate an area to be the “stage” students walk across and stand on the other side of the stage with their certificates and swagger toolkits. Side note: The amount of time you spend completing the swagger board can vary significantly. You can complete the whole board in one day, one week, or several months. This depends on your mood, teaching style, and how much time you think students need to master the skills. ! 21!
  • 22. SAS Graphic Organizers There are several resources in the table below to help you make the most of your #Swaggerskills unit. You can use each for whatever idea you have, but there is a description of the purpose of the original document. Document Title Original Purpose Page (s) SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #1: Swagger, Tool, Purpose, Connection Student or parent beginning handout, poster, end of unit student resource SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2: Swagger, Tool, Purpose (four variations) 24-25 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose 26-28 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4: Swagger Definitions Only 29-31 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #5: Swagger Poster Hang in classroom, student Resource 32 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6: Swagger Fill in the Blank Class, partner, student practice 33-34 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #7: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Keybank 35 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #8: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Answers 36 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9: Swagger Affirmations Examples of what students should be 23 thinking for each skill, student resource, 37-38 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #10: Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 Give each student one copy and hand out dog tags as they are earned through various ways of showing #Swaggerskills. For example, you can incorporate these in class activities, games, homework, quizzes, exit slips. Dog tags should require specifics from students. 39 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #11: Blank Swagger Dogs Tags Board 2 40 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #12: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 1 41 SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #13: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 2 42 Dog Tags: S-W-A-G-G-E-R 43-49 ! 22!
  • 23. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #1: Swagger, Tool, Purpose, Connection! ! 23!
  • 24. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2: Swagger, Tool, Purpose! ! 24!
  • 25. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #2: Swagger, Tool, Purpose! ! 25!
  • 26. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose! ! 26!
  • 27. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose (no pictures)! ! 27!
  • 28. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #3: Swagger, Purpose! ! 28!
  • 29. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4: Swagger Definitions Only! ! 29!
  • 30. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #4: Swagger Definitions Only! ! 30!
  • 31. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #5: Swagger Poster! ! 32!
  • 32. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6: Swagger Fill in the Blank! ! 33!
  • 33. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #6: Swagger Fill in the Blank! ! 34!
  • 34. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #7: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Keybank patience rewritten difficult smile focused correct notes defend topic reasoning active evidence maintain retain hunt courage ! ! 35!
  • 35. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #8: Swagger Fill in the Blank with Answers! ! 36!
  • 36. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9: Swagger Affirmations ! 37!
  • 37. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #9: Swagger Affirmations! ! 38!
  • 38. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #10: Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 1! ! 39!
  • 39. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #11: Blank Swagger Dog Tags Board 2! ! 40!
  • 40. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #12: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 1! ! 41!
  • 41. SWAGGER Graphic Organizer #13: Complete Swagger Dog Tags Board 2! ! 42!
  • 49. EVIDENCE Instructions! While the SWAGGER theme is a great way to remember skills, sometimes students struggle with knowing specifically how to execute strategies. For example, telling a student to break down a question into parts or read the questions before reading the passage both make sense on the outside, but you aren’t going to see a change in student strategies unless you show the students what it looks like. So, if I (the teacher) were looking at your (the student) test, how would I know you broke down the extended question? Did you mark how many points each individual question is worth or make a graphic organizer to the side to divide the questions by point value? If number 5 on a test is worth five points, you should be figuring out where each of the five points comes from. Following the same pattern, how would I see that you read the questions ahead of time? You would know this because each question has words highlighted and quick notes about what standard the question is measuring. You would also circle or take note of the subject or information to keep an eye out for in the passage. You can buy the EVIDENCE resources on another document, but below are the main documents that will allow you to implement EVIDENCE with the #Swaggerskills unit. Basic EVIDENCE Implementation Instructions: 1. Create a list as a class of assessment strategies before, during, and after reading. 2. One of those strategies should be to determine the genre of the passage. As a reader, you will want to pay close attention to the way you approach poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. This is another chart you can create as a class. 3. Once you have a completed list of before, after and during strategies, go through each skill one at a time looking for strategies that can be seen by someone else. You will have some good discussion debating these. 4. The EVIDENCE acronym was developed around the before, during, and after strategies that you can see. With your class, compare the list you created to the EVIDENCE acronym. Have students track how many are on both lists. Are there any that you have that need to be added? 5. Teach students what each EVIDENCE strategy looks like. Practice with examples. Have students grade each other’s passages using the checklist (not paying attention to the answers). You can do activities with one skill at time, all at once, or any combination in between. The Following Pages: EVIDENCE Resource Page Breakdown of Skills Through Reading Stages: Before, During, After 51 Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre 52 EVIDENCE Poster 53 Student EVIDENCE Checklist One 54 Student EVIDENCE Checklist Two 55 ! 50!
  • 50. EVIDENCE Instructions! ! Stage # #Swaggerskill ! Before 1 Trick your brain to be positive about the selection. 2 Read the questions before reading the passage. 3 Underline, highlight or circle important words in a question. 4 Break apart the question in your own words. ! During 1 Highlight key info in passage. 2 Reread confusing sentences and paragraphs. 3 Use context clues when answering questions and reading. 4 If you cannot focus, get up and stretch and then try to get back on task. ! After: Multiple Choice 1 Think about the question by answering it on your own prior to looking at answer options. 2 Write your thoughts next to your answer choices, narrowing answers down with “YNM” (yes, no, maybe) 3 Find text based evidence for your correct answer choice. 4 Look over all your answers at the end by rereading the question and answer options. Short Answer/ Extended Response 1 Write down what you are answering to earn each point. 2 Use formal writing: complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal language. 3 RSQ. !! ! 51!
  • 51. Know Your Reading Role by Knowing Your Genre! Genre Characteristics Put Emphasis on These Strategies Fiction (fake/made up story) • Realistic • Science • Historical • Folklore • Fantasy • Mystery 1. Dialogue 2. Elements of fiction (characters, setting, plot) 3. Drawings 4. Could put yourself in the story 5. Imagery/ figurative language 1. Visualize. 2. Make connections. 3. Underline elements of fiction. 4. Create mental summary or quick notes. Nonfiction (not fake/ real) • Autobiography • Informational • Biography • Textbook • Periodical • Newspaper 1. Facts 2. Quotes 3. Captions/ features 4. Details 5. People 6. Footnotes/ glossary 7. No figurative language 9. Technical vocabulary/ jargon 1. Get excited! 2. Take notes next to paragraphs. 3. Underline important terms, facts, details 4. Create mental summary or quick note summary 5. Read slower and reread. 6. Pay attention to footnotes. Poetry • Fiction • Nonfiction 1. Stanzas 2. Rhyme scheme/ alliteration 3. Figurative language 4. Rhythm/ beat/ meters 5. Appeals to the five senses (imagery) 1. Reread and reread again. 2. Analyze in parts. 3. Write notes to the side to understand plot. ! ! 52!
  • 54. ! Student EVIDENCE Student Checklist Two EVIDENCE Checklist Evaluator:_________________ Student’s Work:_________________ # Evidence of Ski ll ! E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words. I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM (yes, no, maybe). E Evidence from text given for your correct answer N Need to break down extended answer questions by point C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal language for extended answers E Extended answers need RSQ (restate the question) EVIDENCE Checklist Evaluator:_________________ Student’s Work:_________________ # Evidence of Skill E Every question highlighted, underlined, or circled V Veer confusing question to simple one in your own words. I Information in passage highlighted, underlined, or circled D Dissect each question by writing your reasoning to options with a YNM (yes, no, maybe). E Evidence from text given for your correct answer N Need to break down extended answer questions by point C Complete sentences, proper punctuation, neat handwriting, and formal language for extended answers E Extended answers need RSQ (restate the question) ! 55!
  • 55. !! Credits Go to the PowerPoint are click on icons to be taken the each designer’s Etsy page. ! 56!
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