Activities and their retention rate
Bloom's Taxonomy
or the order of thinking
Evaluation
compare and discriminate between ideas
assess value of theories, presentations
make choices based on reasoned argument
verify value of evidence
recognize subjectivity
assess, decide, rank, grade, test, measure, recommend, convince, select, judge, explain, discriminate, support, conclude, compare, summarize
Synthesis
use old ideas to create new ones
generalize from given facts
relate knowledge from several areas
predict, draw conclusions
combine, integrate, modify, rearrange, substitute, plan, create, design, invent, what if?, compose, formulate, prepare, generalize, rewrite
Analysis
seeing patterns
organization of parts
recognition of hidden meanings
identification of components
analyze, separate, order, explain, connect, classify, arrange, divide, compare, select, explain, infer
Application
use information, use methods, concepts,
theories in new situations
solve problems using required skills or knowledge
apply, demonstrate, calculate, complete, illustrate, show, solve, examine, modify, relate, change, classify, experiment, discover
Comprehension
understanding information
grasp meaning
translate knowledge into new context
interpret facts,
compare, contrast
order, group, infer causes
predict consequences
summarize, describe, interpret, contrast, predict, associate, distinguish, estimate, differentiate, discuss, extend
Knowledge
observation and recall of information
knowledge of dates, events, places
knowledge of major ideas
mastery of subject matter
list, define, tell, describe, identify, show, label, collect, examine, tabulate, quote, name, who, when, where, etc.
Brain-Based Strategies
Worksheet don't Grow Dentrites
by Marcia L. Tate
Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites
targets teachers as "growers of brain cells"
and encourages them to make practical application
of the findings of learning style theorists and neuroscientists.
The Daily 5
by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, The Sisters
"The Daily 5 has been practiced and refined in our own classrooms for 10 years and shared with thousands of teachers throughout the United States."
The Daily 5 is a series of literacy tasks
which students complete daily
while the teacher meets with small groups or confers
with individuals. Daily 5 develops the child's independence (self-discipline) and responsibility while respecting his learning style.
Mrs. Lee's class
Writing Workshop (first thing in the morning)
must: Personal Entry (Calkin's Unit of Study)
15mn mini lessons
20mn Independent Work Time - Choices:
Writing
poem writing, magnetic sentences, prompt journal,
board prompt, inquiry journal, concept board
Grammar
must: R. W. Workbook,
Editing cards TicTacToe
Magnetic sentences Sentences game
Computer/homepage (lessons/video+Quia+quiz)
CST booklet/homepage
Vocabulary
Word wall spinner game Flash cards + oral quizzing,
Computer/Open Court (Online Games) TicTacToe
Spelling
(must: R. W. Workbook)
Flash cards + oral spelling Word Family Picture Wheels
Markers & boards Speller’s choice
Rubber Stamps Rhyming Words Sort & Match
Sorting spelling patterns TicTacToe
MELD center (Mainstream English Language Development)
Activities that help students speaking a Home Language
to master Standard English. Children become aware of the rules governing their home language and how to "code switch."
Reading (afternoons)
Reading to Self, Listening center, Reading together,
Sight-Word Tactile Cards, Sight-Word Game, Repeated reading
