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April Ramsey Boyce Page 1

Table of ContentsQuick Write Prompt 3GIST Strategy 4

GIST Template 5O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman 6TP-CASTT Strategy Links 7TP-CASTT Organizer 8Question & Answer Exit Slip 9Critical Focus Question and Task 10Task Analysis 11 Project Planning Form 12 Argumentative Writing Rubric 13Community Service: A Family's Guide to Getting Involved 14-15

What Makes You Say That? Visible Thinking link 16

MLA Citations Information from Purdue OWL 17

Is my resource valid? Information 18

Is my resource valid? Notes 19

Is my resource valid? Chart 20Problem/ Solution Result Form 21Thesis Statement and Thesis Statement Checklist 22Problem/Solution Writing Organizer 23Peer Review: Problem/Solution Essay 24


Quick Write PromptBrainstorm a list of problems in your school, community, state, nation and world. Identify a problem that resonated with you and that you feel needs attention.


GIST Strategy

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GIST Template 1. Watch the video of JFK’s Inaugural Address2. Fill out the 5Ws and H.

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What:

Where:

When:

Why:

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1. Watch the clip from Dead Poets Society.

2. Fill out the 5Ws and H.

Who:

What:

Where:

When:

Why:

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3. Write a 20-word GIST.

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Leaves of Grass 166. O Me! O Life!

Walt Whitman (1819-1892)

O ME! O Life!...of the questions of these recurring;

Of the endless trains of the faithless—of cities fill’d with the foolish;

Of myself forever reproaching myself, (for who more foolish than I, and who more faithless?)

O eyes that vainly crave the light—of the objects mean—of the struggle ever renew’d;

Of the poor results of all—of the plodding and sordid crowds I see around me; 5

Of the empty and useless years of the rest—with the rest me intertwined;

The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life?

Answer.

That you are here—that life exists, and identity;

That the powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse. 10


TP-CASTTExplanation of the strategy

http://skyview.vansd.org/bquestad/Poetry/tpcastt/strategy.htm

Slideshare—Models the TP-CASTT Strategy using the poem Richard Cory

http://www.slideshare.net/ajaramillo87/tpcastt-for-poetry

YouTube Video—Provides a review lesson that could be used to familiarize students with the strategy.





http://skyview.vansd.org/bquestad/Poetry/tpcastt/strategy.htm


Exit SlipGiven the two video clips and Walt Whitman’s poem, O me! O Life!, why is it important to be active participant in your community?

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What verse would you like to contribute to the world?


Critical Focus Question and Task

What can be done to make my community better for future generations? After researching informational texts on social reform write an essay in which you identify a problem within your community and propose a solution. Support your position with evidence from your research.


Task AnalysisWhat are the major parts of the task?

How do I organize the task?


Project Planning Form


Argumentative Writing RubricThe writer:

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explanation of the problem2. establishes the significance of the problem3. distinguishes the problem from alternate or

opposing problems4. creates an organization that logically sequences

problems, reasons, and evidence.5. creates cohesion and clarifies the relationships

among complex ideas and concepts by using appropriate and varied transitions and syntax

6. uses precise language7. establishes and maintains a formal style and

objective tone 8. provides a concluding statement 9. demonstrates an understanding of the subject

under investigation by synthesizing multiple sources on the subject.

10. gathers relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively

11. assesses the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task

12. integrates information selectively to maintain the flow of ideas within the text

13. avoids plagiarism and over-reliance on any one source

14. follows MLA format for citation


Annotation technique directions:1. Read the entire article through one time.2. Re-read the article and complete the following tasks as you read.

a. Underline words you do not know in red, add these words to your personal dictionary and define.b. Underline sections you do not understand in green.c. Write notes relating the text to real-world events, things you have read, or things you have seen or are

familiar with from previous experiences.Community Service: A Family’s Guide to Getting Involved

It’s easy to feel disconnected, as many parents juggle work, school, kids, and activity after activity. But some simple things can bring a family closer — playing a game, going for a hike, or cooking a meal together.One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite is volunteering for community service projects. Volunteerism also sets a good example for your kids and helps the community.Reasons to Get InvolvedWhy should your family lend a helping hand?

It feels good. The satisfaction and pride that come from helping others are important reasons to volunteer. When you commit your time and effort to an organization or a cause you feel strongly about, the feeling of fulfillment can be endless.

It strengthens your community. Organizations and agencies that use volunteers are providing important services at low or no cost to those who need them. When a community is doing well as a whole, its individuals are better off, too.

It can strengthen your family. Volunteerism is a great way for families to have fun and feel closer. But many people say they don’t have the time to volunteer after fulfilling work and family commitments. If that’s the case, try rethinking some of your free time as a family. You could select just one or two projects a year and make them a family tradition (for example, making and donating gift baskets to care facilities for the elderly around the holidays).

What Kids Can Learn From VolunteeringIf volunteering begins at an early age, it can become part of kids’ lives — something they might just expect and want to do.It can teach them:

A sense of responsibility. By volunteering, kids and teens learn what it means to make and keep a commitment. They learn how to be on time for a job, do their best, and be proud of the results. But they also learn that, ultimately, we’re all responsible for the well-being of our communities.

That one person can make a difference. A wonderful, empowering message for kids is that they’re important enough to have an impact on someone or something else.

The benefit of sacrifice. By giving up a toy to a less fortunate child, a child learns that sometimes it’s good to sacrifice. Cutting back on recreation time to help clean up a beach tells kids that there are important things besides ourselves and our immediate needs.

Tolerance. Working in community service can bring kids and teens in touch with people of different backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, ages, and education and income levels. They’ll learn that even the most diverse individuals can be united by common values.

Job skills. Community service can help young people decide on their future careers. Are they interested in the medical field? Hospitals and clinics often have teenage volunteer programs. Do they love politics? Kids can work on the real campaigns of local political candidates. Learning to work as a team member, taking on leadership roles, setting project goals — these are all skills that can be gained by volunteering and will serve kids well in any future career.

How to fill idle time wisely. If kids aren’t involved in traditional after-school activities, community service can be a wonderful alternative.

Volunteering on Your OwnIf you’ve never been involved in community service before, volunteering as an individual may be a good place to start. Want to improve your computer knowledge? You may get free on-the-job training. Have you been out of the workforce raising children? Volunteering may be a painless way for you to get back into the routine of working before taking the plunge into a paid position.


And if you’re looking for a career change, community service is a networker’s dream. You can meet people who may offer opportunities you’ve never thought of. You can sample different workplaces and see how you like various fields. Your volunteering will definitely help others and may help you, too.Getting Your Family InvolvedThe Internet offers lots of sites with information about volunteer opportunities. You can also call a favorite charity, hospital, or church directly to see if they have any needs, or look up “Volunteerism” in the phone book in the Human Services section (often in the blue pages).Or contact a local volunteer clearinghouse, which matches up volunteers and community organizations and can help you find openings at nonprofit organizations in your area.Be prepared to answer questions such as:

What are your interests? What are your skills? Do you have any special needs? Do you have a method of transportation? How many hours a week do you have to volunteer? Why do you want to volunteer?

You’ll probably be interviewed again once the clearinghouse matches you with an appropriate job. Some situations require more information. If you want to work with kids, for instance, you may have to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal background check.Be sure to be just as thorough when you question the organizations. Find out exactly what’s expected of you before you accept the volunteer position. Be realistic and ask specific questions.When looking for a volunteer position, remember that it may be difficult to find the perfect volunteer slot. Be flexible, and keep looking if the agency you were referred to doesn’t meet your needs. It may take a while to find a perfect fit, but once you do, it will be worth it.Once you do become involved, be responsible to those who depend on you. Be on time, dress appropriately, and let the volunteer coordinator know if you can’t make it.Good Volunteer Jobs for Families and KidsFamilies can do many volunteer jobs. Even the smallest child (with adult supervision) can pick up garbage at the park, playground, or beach. You don’t even have to be part of a big effort to do this. Get your family together, find some garbage bags, and head out.

Or become involved in repair and renovation efforts for low-income residents. Younger kids might not be able to do the big jobs, but helping out by fetching a paintbrush or holding the nails involves them just the same.

Work at a community food bank or soup kitchen as a family. Find an organization that serves the elderly. Take food to people who are homebound and visit with them. Your kids can brighten a lonely senior’s day instantly. Offer your family’s help at the local animal shelter. Help plant flowers or trees. The possibilities are endless.

Whatever you choose to do, volunteering and community service can benefit both the community and your family. Get involved today!

Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MDDate reviewed: April 2013

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What Makes You Say That? Visible Thinking Strategy

http://www.visiblethinkingpz.org/VisibleThinking_html_files/03_ThinkingRoutines/03d_UnderstandingRoutines/WhatMakes/WhatMakes_Routine.html





Assessing the Validity of Online InformationThe recent National Education Association (NEA) sponsored study, "Quality on the Line: Benchmarks for Distance Learning in Higher Education", contained the following characterization of quality online programs:

General Tips and Questions for Evaluating Online Resources

1. Check authorship: Ask - Who wrote this? Is it possible to check the author's qualifications and affiliations? Can they be verified?

2. Check timeliness: Ask - When was this written? Is it possible to determine when the website was created or last updated? Is the site actively maintained?

3. Check scope: Ask - Is the focus of this site clear? Is it easy to determine the content of the site from its navigation?

4. Check objectivity: Ask - What is the affiliation of the author? Are biases stated? Who is the audience? Is the site governmental (.gov), educational (.edu) or commercial (.com) etc.? What effect might advertising have on the validity of information in the site?

5. Check reliability: Ask - Are assertions factually accurate? Are there glaring errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation? How do these reflect upon the reliability of the site?

CARS

Here is a more specific checklist for assessing the credibility of online information. Many of its points can be recalled by remembering the acronym "CARS" which stands for the characteristics associated with quality online sources - Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness and Support.

Credibility: trustworthy source, author’s credentials, evidence of quality control, known or respected authority, organizational support.

Goal: an authoritative source, a source that supplies some good evidence that allows you to trust it.

Accuracy: up to date, factual, detailed, exact, comprehensive, audience and purpose reflect intentions of completeness and accuracy.

Goal: a source that is correct today (not yesterday), a source that gives the whole truth.

Reasonableness: fair, balanced, objective, reasoned, no conflict of interest, absence of fallacies or slanted tone.

Goal: a source that engages the subject thoughtfully and reasonably, concerned with the truth.

Support: listed sources, contact information, available corroboration, claims supported, documentation supplied.

Goal: a source that provides convincing evidence for the claims made, a source you can triangulate (find at least two other sources that support it).

(Source: Robert Harris, http://www.sccu.edu/faculty/R_harris/evalu8it.htm)


Notes from “Is my resource valid” mini-lesson


Is my resource valid? ChartSource Credibility—Does this

resource have a trustworthy author? Is it backed by a government entity or a respected organization?

Accuracy—Is this resource timely, factual and does it provide the full story?

Reasonableness—Does this resource contain bias? Is this author concerned with finding the truth?

Support—Are there additional sources that support this resources findings?

Should I use this resource?



Provide an explanation of the problem in your community and what

additional things it impacts.

Researched solution #1

Researched solution #2 Researched solution #1



Results for solution #1; feasibility of solution for my community




Thesis Statement

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Thesis Statement ChecklistCriteria YES NO

1. My thesis is comprised of a minimum of three main ideas.2. My thesis makes an argument or presents a point of view.3. My thesis is supportable by the details or examples from my research4. My thesis is concise.5. My thesis is a complete sentence.6. My thesis reflects my final argument.


Problem/Solution Writing OrganizerWhat is the problem?

Why is it a problem?

Who has the problem?

Solutions Results

End Results


Peer Review—Problem/Solution Paper

Directions: Exchange papers with one another. Be sure to review this sheet as you revise your paper. Every person should read and complete a review for at least two drafts.

Writer:

Reader:

1. Read the paper once without pausing to write comments. Reread the paper and answer the questions that follow, being sure to provide accurate and thoughtful feedback!

2. What is the problem or issue to be solved? Does the introduction provide the necessary background on the problem or issue? Write the thesis statement for the paper in the space below.

3. Does the paper identify the causes of the problem, for whom the issue is a problem, why it is a problem and define the effects of the problem? Define who, what, where, why, and how for the problem.

4. Does the paper identify possible solutions to the problem and provide an assessment of the solutions? Underline, in red, the solutions and then underline the assessment of the solutions in blue.

5. Is each solution evaluated for community feasibility? Are the advantages and disadvantages clear for each solution? Underline, in green, the advantages for each solution; underline, in orange, the disadvantages.

6. What transitions does the author use? Identify any specific transitions that are overused and provide replacements. Circle five transition words that would benefit from being changed. Mark out filler words (so, yet, anyway, furthermore, besides, etc.)

7. Does the concluding paragraph summarize the points made in the paper and provide a concluding statement that mimics the structure of the thesis statement? Underline the concluding statement.

8. Does the author use information from multiple authoritative sources, without relying on one source too heavily, to support their analysis? Identify the sources and tally the number of times each source was used below. If there is an adequate balance, proceed, if not, identify the source or sources that are overused.

9. Does the author follow the rules for MLA in-text (parenthetical) citations? If not, underline, in pink, the citations needing to be fixed.

10. Write a 25 word GIST summary of the paper.

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