Why SIM?

I have successfully used the Question Exploration Routine and the Quality Assignment Routine which has resulted in a significant increase in student engagement as well as scores on standardized tests. These routines are used during each unit, which is 8 per semester. The Course Organizer and Unit Organizer are used on a daily basis, and the FRAME is used every few days as needed. - Donald, VA

I have implemented Paraphrasing for several years, usually starting at the end of the 2nd Quarter. Students' STAR (Renn Learn) reading assessment scores have improved. More importantly, students comprehension in content areas has improved. - Ellen, CT

Previously, students presented written pieces with non-cohesive sentence structures including four-five word sentences all beginning with "I like...". Since implementing this instructional model, students demonstrate understanding that each sentence must be unique and provide a subject and an action for the subject. -Robin, North Carolina

I did implement Fundamentals of Sentence Writing. Wow! I had students that were not writing complete sentences that are doing so now! I can't wait to begin Proficiency in Sentence Writing! -Angela, Florida

Students could tell there were more connections between singular events when done through FRAME. They were more likely to notice cause and effect sequences when using FRAME. - Amy, Florida