Depth and Complexity |
I correlate Depth and Complexity questions in my classroom on a regular basis through History and Literature. I created a BINGO chart students would use to answer questions as a group and individually throughout the year to push comprehension and depth of knowledge . They would discuss questions and present their findings. Students are also required to do an Independent Book Project where they complete projects based off depth and complexity based projects as they are reading through their book. Students use dialectical journaling to gain higher level comprehension over parts of the book they find interesting or question to push students to analyze literature at a higher level. Students also learned about the American Revolution and Texas Revolution through Blended learning and Depth and Complexity questions. They would work with a partner and peer coach through the questions and videos while taking Cornell notes.
BINGO BLENDED LEARNING SOCIAL STUDIES.docx
Literature Circles BINGO Questions.docx
Independent Reading Project: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z_LVGuwipwko_sRZXV0vEjPBSfRJqJmjiySryNPlt4o/edit?usp=sharing
ELEMENTS OF STEM |
I design real world applicable PBL's that push my students to apply content to their products. They collaborate with their groups to form driving questions and to answer their Need to Knows. I integrate my ELA PBL's with Science and Technology Content. Below are a few examples of some past PBL's that do just that.
Novel Studies using Cross Curricualr Content and Interative Digital Journaling
This year I increased my use of novels to teach students content. I found many resources to help me do this in a digital interactive way. With teaching remote students and in class students, I found using interactive Journal slides was a great way to get students to dig deeper and spiral content knowledge. I also used several of these novels to teach Social Studes using Historical Fiction and project based learning. Below are a few exampels:
"Refugee" by Alan Gratz: Refugee Hyperdoc
"Fever of 1793" Literary Elements, Brochure, Learn, Prepare, Live PBL Entry Doc , Free African Society
"I am Malala" Readers Notebook
"Tuck Everlasting ": Response Journaling
"Seer of Shadows": Interactive Slides
"My Brother Sam is Dead" Interactive Novel Slides
WALKTHROUGHS
2021-2021 Director Walkthrough
Director Walkthrough 9/16/22
This observation shows how I give students responsibility over their own data. They analyzed their Map data and tracked it on a data tracker. I give students a chance to take charge of their own learning through Student Workshops, personalized learning and student reflection.
- After reviewing BOY data, students where given Design Time - for PBL project. Mrs. Woods visited with each group to ensure they were on the right track and provided guidance if needed.
- Accomplished-Use of digital or paper student reflection tools (reflection sheets, notebooks, journals, self-assessment manipulatives) and gives students the opportunity to articulate their strengths or weaknesses are and what actions they are taking to address these.
- Students completed grammar spiral and then shared answers with the entire class. The rest of the time, students reviewed their BOY data, made plans, finished poetry poem and All About Me project.
I recieved Accomplished and Proficient in my Performance Rubic over Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 and Domian 4.
Some of the notes taken are listed below that shows my use of Content Knowledge in not on PBL but also over the Unit.
- Students shared K/N2K’s with the class - Mrs. Woods facilitated the collection of K/N2K’s to ensure students included the most important features/aspects of the PBL / There is definitely no downtime during class. Mrs. Woods maximizes every minute of class time. Use of a timer to get everyone on track and moving
- Students moved to station groups to work on/finish non-fiction stations - online programs, games, activity cards, small group with Mrs. Woods / Mrs. Woods checked in with each group
Director Walk through- Jan 2022
Review of MAPS data - students added their results to their data folders, charted progress, and set goals. After reviewing data, students were instructed to move into literature circles. Students knew exactly what to do - they were either reading their books, answering questions, or completing discussion posts.
2022- Spring Performance Appraisil
I recieved Accomplished on the majority of my performance and section Proficent. This aprasial shows my ability to be able to connect real world application in the classroom through meaningful engaging content.
Below is comment that shows my ability to do so:
"The current PBL over digital citizenship is a perfect example of the real-world connections Mrs. Woods strives to bring to her students. What her students are learning will not only help them, but when they present to another grade level, they will be helping those students learn about technology safety. "
2020-2021 Director Walkthrough
PBL Practice and implementation
Mrs Woods is truly committed to the PBL model and Personalized Learning. Her strong understanding of PBL allows her to create and implement curricular PBL's.
Today, she launched The US Tour PBL and facilitated the Know/Need to Know Process.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/105SrGuALMPmuE0gONbQkg2r5rYoW9VtM/view?usp=sharing
2020-2021 PBL Coach Walkthrough
Teacher-led instruction is differentiated for individual or
groups of students
Groups are based on quantitative or qualitative data
(digital content, conferencing notes, exit tickets,
benchmarks, interest, need etc.)
Station work is differentiated in process or product
(varying levels of complexity and process)
Teacher formatively assesses students and adjusts
instruction in real-time
Informal assessment is happening throughout the
lesson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17piW6WAAqfUB-ipEwk_kNEIihr4XCzhj/view?usp=sharing
2020-2021 PBL Coach Walkthrough
Data Dive - Data Driven Decisions
Great job making sure that students are growing throughout the school year! Students feel like they have long term goals and have an understanding of a bigger picture of why it is important to learn. Thank you for continuing to be passionate about ELA and this is contagious for your students! They love learning from you
https://drive.google.com/file/d/102ZRFFr6wZdyQHaayOHsEQK6cgChv2xi/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/101EK0JSsDGHIbc3FChRvP_Qscvh6YUTG/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wj_C5y2M4DigxvQUG8j6g2zih2P4j1j/view?usp=sharing
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2019-2020 Director Walkthrough Focus of Observation: Classroom Environment High Student Level Engement: A classroom management system has been designed, implemented, and adjusted with student input and is appropriate for the classroom and individual student needs. Students are actively encouraged to take responsibility for their behavior. The teacher uses research-based strategies to lessen disruptive positive behaviors. Director Classroom Environment Evaluation
Focus of Observation: Instruction and Delivery Instructional activities are motivating, engaging, and of high interest to students., Instructional activities have a STEM connection or a real world value., Instructional activities are differentiated to meet the needs of all students., Instructional activities are rigorous and challenging., Instructional goals and expectations are clear to students., Instructional objectives are aligned to content/grade level standards., Instructional technology is used to enhance student learning. |
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2018-2019 Director Walkthroughs |
This walkthrough focuses on my use of Classroom Management and my use of teaching procedures and routines to build a creative , engaging, and structured learning environment in my classroom as well as my knowledge of my content and ability to create meaningful cross curricular activities to support other content areas. .
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PBL Coach Walk Throughs 2/12/19 |
This Observation was during PBL design time and focused on my classroom environment during this time. It highlights my knowledge of my content and the Science Content correlated through the PBL. I always try to follow the model and ask question that will help guide students learning to keep them on the right track.
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2017-2018 Director Walkthroughs |
10/03/2017 Director walkthrough
11/ 13/ 2017 Director Walkthrough
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1/29/2018 Director Walkthrough
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2018-2019 Director Walkthroughs |
This walkthrough focuses on my use of Classroom Management and my use of teaching procedures and routines to build a creative , engaging, and structured learning environment in my classroom as well as my knowledge of my content and ability to create meaningful cross curricular activities to support other content areas. .
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PBL Coach Walk Throughs 2/12/19 |
This Observation was during PBL design time and focused on my classroom environment during this time. It highlights my knowledge of my content and the Science Content correlated through the PBL. I always try to follow the model and ask question that will help guide students learning to keep them on the right track.
2:12:19 PBL COach Observation part 1.png
2:12:19 PBL COACH Observation part 2.png
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2017-2018 Director Walkthroughs |
10/03/2017 Director walkthrough
11/ 13/ 2017 Director Walkthrough
Nov. 3 Walkthorugh oberservation .png
Walkthrough 11:13 Director.png
1/29/2018 Director Walkthrough
1:29:18 Director Walkthrough .png
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1:29:18 walkthorugh Debriefing .png
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Director Walkthroughs |
2015/2016
ELAR observation 4th Oct 5, 2015.pdf
2016/2017
Principal Observation 11:2016.pdf
Professional Responsibilities Walkthrough 12:9.pdf
Proficiency Observation Oct. 2016.pdf
2:28:17 Director observation.pdf
Director Observation 3:22:17.pdf
Director Observation Equity and Inclusive Design 4:2017.pdf
PDAS
PBL/PrBL Artifacts
2019/2020 PBLS
I Wonder.... PBL
Science/Poetry/Reading Comprehension/Writing
Read the Book Wonder -Plot Development
Supports Choose Love Curriculum
Launch: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10wMtE6gornQz-vPGS66bXqvAxHc_t4ArWmSSxHn_mjY/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vtUigsaCMuLy7QCdegYWbNXUQz3fvVUIV9xywDvxJEE/edit?usp=sharing
We became a certified Kind Classroom and completed the Kind Challenge through https://choosekind.tumblr.com/
Save The City
Science/Expository/Reading
Read 5 true stories of natural disasters in history that affected real people through Story Works and analyzed them.
Entry Doc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/12t6226yHAc76h8UpcLEmZ6VemKlhlItdLaOJ8jQLmco/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oTNf2xxdhag2uByDQ7kZQDTOw-jtJJiD7AttHtlA2xI/edit?usp=sharing
Theme Park PBL 2019
ELA/ Nonfiction text Structures and Features/ Persuasive Text
Entry Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pdDTATcenG3La-18oYQmuGdGHdMkcYEPia1xfzZgN60/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d11PC35zN8fPZng1zb6NQuHPuecjRLErDIu9dVY8L6Q/edit?usp=sharing
Roles to Guide Accountability and make sure expectations are clear: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cxz2rtUKrzjgpSrNUOERPEaPKnUanlyREB7YQ_xqvWM/edit?usp=sharing
Products Map:https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Vp1FcAH1hSSUxxmoriK0yjwAM0LcFTs/view?usp=sharing
Google Slide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1P5EOCy0r6otrneW2LgQkwJztKutPFLhxkwjSN72Xpcg/edit?usp=sharing
Writers Showcase and Social
Entry Doc: Writers' Conference Entry Doc..docx Rubric: Expository Writing Student Rubric.pdf
Products: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16_OeclvzCFjr6sCBqix8khCgwUI6hRWg/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ef9gXyztsVc2dzcUex9MV2WmB2h4AuPf/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6Vrxk6CGqWMCouG-zGxHF6OpiiNcyg6/view?usp=sharing
Reflection Letter: Aubrey Burnett Reflection Writing PBL.docx
Expository Composition: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJ92PbCdc459sd8Psp_Q8bR6y9oZ_peYxNegHU5rjwk/edit?usp=sharing
OUTDOOR Classroom PBL
ELA/ Nonfiction text structures and text features
SCIENCE / Life
Launch: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L0ajPUkUZLztMpoNpAcZlFwSu7JFTVwAguZzzWvguxY/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10AlrhJblJMAhi2vi6RIC0oXx40Umsnbr8U4wxftbwzw/edit?usp=sharing
Products: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oHYrhMISbgQ7pcK7ThqS_XY_5K6zuU_3dSARw5h1V5Y/edit#slide=id.p
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TqUz9ojJUjrNUA_oQM0yiinpX3ChT8KlboEtu_BWcmg/edit?usp=sharing
American Revolution Wax Museum
Historical Fiction- Dialogue- Plot Development - Research /Nonfiction
Launch Doc: UTTIA Wax Museum.docx
Rubric5th grade American Revolution Wax Museum PBL Rubric.docx
Products :https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-b-9FqILHDhcWk2UFBhMXFXVzQ/view?usp=sharing
Monologue: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pAwk2qTCuuW1eKo4Emh9Pe4eyCVvyc4SjY0T4xcXiAU/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GY439Xxjk84tyHo7sDAWIkprdH4oche_F1CoNqC07As/edit?usp=sharing
digital presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vkMhsLZ0CnaQBeUrq0zXuFe29QaDKcJq2ZLIC7Clie8/edit?usp=sharing
ECLIPSE PBL
ELA: Poetry/Figurative Language
Science - Moon Phases/ Eclipse/ Earth.Sun , and Moon
Launch Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ogik6FFDsbB1b_ly-TYRgSAPVRZuCiF4kGU_9EgABw/edit?usp=sharing
Rubric:
Final Products: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FbCuWm5QSVrayHZlnp7PFPZy6kDzpfVcLRLRm9lCcHg/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xlbh3H86fIN951q4vbGo9rL0WnbG9CVt53JDiqA09Sg/edit?usp=sharing
I have created a PBLs that is aligned to Science and ELA TEKS. Students worked in groups and with in each group we implemented content specific roles that helped hold accountability and make the connection to real world application. As a whole group students discussed questions that need to be asked to help them carry out their roles/jobs.
PBL3 Invasive Species Entry Doc.docx
4th Invasive Species RUBRIC2016.docx
5th grade STUDENT RESEARCH QUESTIONS FOR INVASIVE SPECIES PBL.docx
Artifact:
Stranded PBL
Entry Doc:PBL1STRANDED Enrtry Doc 2016.docx
5th PBL1 STRANDED RUBRIC2016.docx
Artifacts: Poem and Expository Plan
VISUAL: Stranded PBL product.pdf
Historical Fiction PBL Artifacts
5th PBL2 SS:ELA Launch Doc.pptx
Artifact: HIstorical Fiction Boston Tea Party.JPG
HIstorical fiction Quilt artifact.JPG
Technology Independent Study/ Digital Citizenship PBL |
Mrs. Burke-Hicks and I were assigned an Independent Study class that focused on us finding a technology issue with in our school. We choose to address the level of implementation of technology TEKS in the classroom. We decided to create a PBL that focused on teaching the 9 themes of digital citizenship combining Elements of Design in Art, ELA expository compositions, persuasive techniques and nonfiction text structures and features. Students were assigned one of the 9 themes of digital citizenship and in charge of designing a digital presentation to teach that theme to the 3rd and 4th grade. They also had to create a poster to create awareness as well as an engaging activity to assess the younger students knowledge over the theme that was taught.
Independent Study: Implementing Project Based Learning to Explore the “Why” Behind the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNATU1EALhn-w9G7yIuJ69E510ga79cBIuAjBzGbUuo/edit?usp=sharing
PBL: Launch Doc. - High School Student Council Officers introduced our Launch pushing the WHY digital literacy is important.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_qIRAgiSLR3PUbcJk9q4P0Zjyt_oFH4d0dEmmRnAZ6c/edit?usp=sharing
RUBRIC: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WqX4xio2282VtrRiPLWhJiBKOoW6VAkHHlNG0wLhPa4/edit?usp=sharing
PRODUCTS: Digital presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1h-PUvWVv0DwFtn9wA-xcRrY2kK9wSB3Oi8rEsgbZ-3M/edit?usp=sharing
Poster: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16lepV6Qp3qlbjTPQI4FSOuL_S6zIec8d/view?usp=sharing
Composition: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VvEdgOsa_Owwnpl5yC5e-yO5wHXvpKvv/view?usp=sharing
image of gallery walk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17R1E94XzJChkc4D_pV0FPOxOB8BWJDt0/view?usp=sharing