Reading, Writing, & Oral Communication

Artifact Description: This is an activity that I used to guide students in preparing a mock speech through the process of developing body paragraphs using claims, evidence, and explanation.

IPTS: Students use what they have read to write body paragraphs in preparation for a mock speech, which connects to standard 6Q.

What I Learned: I learned that students benefit from structured writing when preparing for speeches.

Artifact Description: This is a lesson that I used to teach a school-wide reading strategy.

IPTS: This is a text evidence response strategy, which connects to 6P.

What I Learned: I learned that students remember reading strategies more than teachers expect.