Supporting Heartland Writers

           Pre-Writing Resources 

Thinking Maps

• Obtain access from your HST

• Thinking Maps is a set of 8 visual patterns that correlate to specific cognitive processes. They are used across all grades and content areas to build the critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success in every domain.

Tutoring

• Speak with your HST regarding tutoring options with the use of educational funds for your student.

IXL (TK-12)

• Adaptive learning in math and language arts for all students, fully aligned science and social studies curriculum for grades 2-8 -Clearly map student progress with quick formative assessments and deep summative assessments -Aligned to Common Core and State Standards 

Tutor.com (7th-12th)

• • This is a student-centered service. All communication is provided through chat, whiteboard or microphone. There is no video. It includes an essay drop off service for feedback and direct 24/7 tutoring in English for most subjects/several world languages. Math, Science, Social Studies and ELA can all be tutored in Spanish 24/7 as well.

    • Tutor 101 Video Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsfPyukV1bQ2M6XJmY9QZjTpsK3OVsv9_