This document contains our critical attribute sheets for twenty-two high-leverage instructional strategies that accelerate student learning. This document can be used for individual reflection, PLC collaboration, peer observation, instructional coaching and more.
The strategies include advance organizers, anticipation guide, anticipatory set, argumentation, author mentor text, close reading, closure, collaborative learning, comparisons, concept attainment, congruence, Cornell notes, feedback, formative assessment capable learning, interacting with text, mandates, math review, non-linguistic images, personalized learning goals, powerful questioning, Socratic seminar, and stated teaching objective. In addition there is also a self-reflection tool.
Click here to learn more about this topic. Hyperannotation is a strategy where learners use digital tools to annotate text on a Google Doc. Using the web and other digital tools, learners 'level up' annotation to create living documents which deepen comprehension and extend understanding beyond the page. It is appropriate for all content areas, grade three and up.
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Click here to learn more about this topic. This training focuses on the powerful strategy of teacher clarity within the Google Classroom.