Teach Tanks

1. Teach Tanks Julia McMains Courtney Morawski Unlock Learning, 2013

2. Why is this important?http://youtu.be/dY2mRM4i6tYPlease list the important issues addressed in this video? Compile a group list.

3. For students on grade level or above • Curriculum Based • Figure 19 • Grade Level SE’s • Problem Solving • Spiral Review of SE’s already taught Overview

4. Used during Intervention Time only • Model Teach Tanks whole group during Weeks 1 and 2 • Monitor and Guide students in Teach Tanks during Week 3 • Intervention will begin Week 4 • Students should be able to complete Teach Tanks independently at this time

5. 6 to 12 tubs per six weeks • Students can complete in 2 to 4 days • Length depends on the “meat” of the tank How many do I make?

6. Examples https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1ckpfTm9xUW1acm8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1TXlKUENhTGluZWM/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1d2cwUTg4RFlHSGc/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1b2FZRVB4MzM1YVE/edit?usp=sharing

7. ALL tubs are LA based due to reading and writing component • Use fiction book then the whole tub will be considered LA • Use non-fiction book then tub will be a Math, Science or Social Studies tank • We will show you a MATH variation later!

8. PlanningGuide

9. READ- Figure 19C • Use leveled readers, Reading A to Z, and trade books • Students must be engaged in reading • Unlock strategies • Use “Activate Reading” Checklist • Variations of graphic organizer Components

10. ActivateReading Checklist

11. These should be filled out WHILE the students read. • Metacognitive Activity Graphic Organizers

12. Unlock Reading Graphic Organizer - Kinder

13. Unlock Reading Graphic Organizer 1st - 2nd

14. Unlock ReadingGraphic Organizer 3rd – 4th

15. SUMMARIZE- Figure 19E • Written Summary • K-2nd begin with BME illustrations then move to written summary • 3rd-4th use Project Read graphic organizer to write summary

16. INFERENCE- Figure 19D and content area SE • ”Meat” of tub • Activity needs to follow content area SE

17. EXTENSION- Figure 19F • Needs to be higher cognitive level of thinking • Making Connections • Relate: • Self to Self • Self to Text • Self to World

18. Pocket Chart (teacher choice) • Tic Tac Toe (self-choice) • Poster board with Clothespins • Other Ideas? Use Fridays for kids to finish any uncompleted work. This is also a great time for Intervention kids to get a chance to do the tubs. Management

19. Teacher Responsibilities • Check student work before Friday • Reassign tubs to students that did not perform to the standards required. Students will redo work on Fridays. • Be aware of areas of weakness Accountability

20. NO formal grading • Use as informal assessment • GREAT documentation for RtI Grading

21. Each Teach Tank Includes: • Student Directions • Book • Unlock Reading Documents • Activate Reading Checklist • Grade level appropriate graphic organizer • Materials to complete activities

22. In your group, review the Intervention Log. • Discuss questions or revisions that you would need to make to fit your team. Purposeful Talk

23. Take some time and explore the samples. • What questions do you have? Samples and Examples

24. Gather reading material to be able to make at least two Teach Tanks. • Bring curriculum that you need to make your Tanks. • Take a look at the Math Alternative, bring questions with you tomorrow. Homework

25. Examples https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1ckpfTm9xUW1acm8/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1TXlKUENhTGluZWM/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1d2cwUTg4RFlHSGc/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7VUxjN_opw1b2FZRVB4MzM1YVE/edit?usp=sharing

26. Pick a book • Decide the content area focus • Use the planning guide • Create Student Directions TIPS: • Remember Focus on Curriculum! • Have fun!  Now, it’s your turn…