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Wizard of Oz vs. Wicked |
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English Language Development,AVID |
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7,8 |
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Description: |
I showed my students excerpts from The Wizard of Oz and discussed theme, character development, foreshadowing, protagonist, antagonist etc. We then went to the theatre to see WIcked and discussed how a story can be completely different when told from a different point of view. This leads into a discussion of how perspectives can be so different even when experiencing the same thing, witness accounts, personal narratives. Extension activity is re-telling a favorite story of their own from a different perspective.... |
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Title: |
Career Power Point |
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AVID |
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Grade: |
7,8 |
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Description: |
Students will:
- fill out the Myers- Briggs personality assessment
- do web research about what types of careers are good matches for people with that particular personality type
-find information about two of the careers that were listed for them
-fill out a worksheet about education, salary, a day in the life...create Powerpoint - embed video - present to class
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Title: |
AVID Digital Portfolio |
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AVID |
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Grade: |
7,8 |
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Description: |
Students will learn how to create a Google Site. Students will learn to attach and imbed various assignments from the course of the year into their Google Site. Students will also be asked to reflect on their work from throughout the year.... |
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Title: |
The College Powerpoint |
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AVID |
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11 |
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Description: |
In pairs, you will pick a 4-year university to research. You will be responsible for creating and presenting a powerpoint on the university for your classmates.... |
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Title: |
Choosing a College |
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AVID |
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Grade: |
11 |
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Description: |
A. Into: As a class, discuss the importance of finding a college or university that “fits” you, rather than settling or trying to fit into a mold that isn’t for you.
B. Through: Students fill out a questionnaire on their academic preferences, interests, and styles, and then write a half page on what their ideal college would look like. Students then participate in a Socratic seminar, discussing the prompt, “What makes a perfect college?”
C. Beyond: Students keep notes, brochures, and any other college material they are able to get, and compare what each college or university has to offer with what they are looking for in a postsecondary experience.
Students fill out a questionnaire about their academic preferences, interests, and styles, and then write about their ideal college (on that fits their particular needs). Afterward, students participate in a So... |
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Title: |
Inspire others to Persevere |
| Subject: |
AVID |
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Grade: |
10 |
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Description: |
The lesson plan is a followup lesson to a ropes course field trip where students directly experienced overcoming obstacles. Students will analyze their experience and create postcards of advice which will be sent to Freshmen in our AVID program.... |
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Title: |
Inspiration vs. Perspiration |
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AVID |
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Grade: |
10 |
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Description: |
Students play a game with a beach ball in order to experience and analyze the interconnectedness of goals and work.... |
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Title: |
Advertise Your Career! |
| Subject: |
AVID |
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Grade: |
7,8 |
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Description: |
TSW interview a person from the building trades and create a brochure "advertising" that career... |
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Title: |
Bio-Poem |
| Subject: |
AVID |
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Grade: |
10 |
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Description: |
This is an AVID writing activity for students to work on self exploration and also to use their technological skills. Students will also be able to explore their creativity in writing poetry.... |
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Title: |
Teacher |
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English Language Arts,AVID |
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Grade: |
11,12 |
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Description: |
This is a powerpoint can be used as an informational piece for students or staff members as it explains all that needs to occur to have a successful Socratic Seminar.... |
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Title: |
College Presentations to Freshmen |
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AVID |
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Grade: |
11 |
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Description: |
Students will complete college research to create a poster board and presentation about a college in pairs. These Junior students will present to freshmen class to help motivate and inspire students to go on to college.... |
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Title: |
I am Poem and finding your voice |
| Subject: |
AVID |
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Grade: |
10 |
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Description: |
The "I Am Poem" is a template-based poem that requires students to represent themselves in the form of poetry as well as in visual form. The "I Am Peom" oa structured way for students to begin to find their voice, which is an essential piece of self-determination. Class presentations build confidence in individual students as well as classroom community. Additionally, the process of presenting to the class gives many students real-life experience with confronting and overcoming obstacles. As for the poem themselves, you will be AMAZED with the final products!... |
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Title: |
Career Insight |
| Subject: |
AVID |
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Grade: |
9,10,11,12 |
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Description: |
Students take personality/career assessments to find careers they are best matched for. Then they research the career and present the information to the class.... |
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Title: |
Kite Runner Theatrical Experience |
| Subject: |
Theatre,AVID |
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Grade: |
9,10,11,12 |
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Description: |
This lesson will provide students with a background on theatrical conventions and the choices that actors make when preparing for a role. We will then attend San Jose Reporatory's production of The Kite Runner . The students will then be asked to paritcipate in a Socratic Seminar about the production using the terminology that was given to them during the direct instruction. ... |
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Title: |
A Lesson in Etiquette |
| Subject: |
AVID |
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Grade: |
9,10,11,12 |
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Description: |
Students will learn the importance and value of demonstrating appropriate etiquette in social and professional settings.
This lesson addresses AVID Standard 1.0: Students will develop strategies to identify and fulfill personal goals, AVID Standard 2.3: Students will refine notetaking skills in the Cornell Notetaking Method to a sophisticated level for all academic classes, especially honors and Advanced Placement classes or International Baccalaureate classes, and AVID Standard 2.8: Students will refine oral language skills that support leadership skills for extra-curricular activities, interview experiences for projects and jobs, as well as community service.... |
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