Facilitator Notes Common Core Institute December 16, 2011 Desired Outcomes Today: By the end of this meeting, we will have: Established the need for clarity in writing standards as outlined in Common Core Engaged in writing practices aligned to Common Core writing strands Obtained instructional strategies to share with teachers and resources to provide professional development at the district and school level
Agenda WHAT Introduction to “Research to Present and Build Knowledge”
HOW • Introductions • Purpose of Meeting • Establishing the Need
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TIME
Anna Frost All
45 min.
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Warm-up: Silently read the introduction to Writing Next. In writing, individually respond to the guiding questions at your table and post on the Wiki.
Literacy Strategies: • • •
Metacognitive Log Think Pair Share Appointment Clocks
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Writing Round Robin on the Wiki
Guiding Questions • What information presented in the article fits with your current beliefs and practices about writing instruction in your district?
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Describe anything from the reading that changed or enhanced your perspectives on teaching writing and how it could impact the way in which you communicate writing practices and expectations in your district? Explain.
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Use Appointment Clocks: Introduce yourself to four people not in your district. Then, refer to the Wiki responses: Write a reaction to the writing of your 12 o’clock appointment on the Wiki. Whole Group Share out
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Establishing the Need: Facilitator will share writing research
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