Experience the lesson framework of WICOR: Writing to Learn, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading to Learn skills
Learning to Write
Learning to Inquire
Learning to Organize
Learning to Read
Utilize organizational skills both inside and outside the classroom
Develop Student Success Skills for lifelong learning
Work collaboratively to cultivate intrinsic motivation by creating a vision of academic success (develop a growth mindset)
Promote a belief that academic rigor is expected, possible, and attainable
Generate stronger students and teachers through the development of a consistent way to think and process information
Establish equal access to AVID Elementary methodologies for ALL students
Successfully make the transition to middle school and courses of high rigor
AVID Elementary classrooms encourage organizational tool accountability and responsibility.
What that looks like...
Use of the agenda to foster "plan-ahead" mentality
SMART goal-setting skills
Time-management skills: Agenda, Binder with dividers, transition strategies
Note-taking strategies (STAR), two and three column notes
Inquiry method: Leveled Questioning, Discussions, Critical Thinking
Collaborative learning: Partner learning, projects, problem solving
Effective reading strategies for comprehension: Close Reading, chunking, marking the text
Building community with open communication: Website, emails, newsletters, notes, Socratic Circle, Tribes, Class Expectations, Class Jobs
· Treat others as you would like to be treated.
· Respect yourself, other people and property.
· Be responsible for self and work.
· Always do your best and encourage others.
· Make wise choices regarding flexible seating when available.
Consequences for making awesome choices: Students earn Class Dojo points towards a prize
Other Possible Consequences
Warning
Recovery time in a designated area
Private teacher conference
Loss of privileges (visit with the teacher to determine)
Contact Safe School Coordinator, counselor, and/or principal and a call, email, or note home