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Applying Differentiated Instruction and Six Traits Writing to the Jr. Great Books Program

Participant(s): Mary Gertsch-Cochran & Sarah McCarty

Overview:
Students participating in the ELA component of Odyssey School-Wide Enrichment utilize the Jr. Great Books series. The learning units that are currently underway focus primarily on discussion of stories through literature circles. This pilot would introduce a writing component to the program by developing anchor activities for each story unit. The anchor activities would differentiate instruction through the Six +1 Traits writing model.

Length of Instructional Time: Weekly or bi-weekly anchor activities for each story, from October through May.

Grade Level, Age of Audience: Grades 2-4, or grades 2-5, depending on pilot week time constraints.

NYS Learning Standards Addressed:

ELA Standards:

Standard 1: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding.

Standard 2: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for literary response and expression.

Standard 3: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for critical analysis and evaluation.

Standard 4: Students will read, write, listen, and speak for social interaction.