Kore reo | Facing History & Ourselves

Kore reo

Resources 7
Last Modified April 8, 2021
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Concept Maps: Generate, Sort, Connect, Elaborate

Students sort, arrange, and connect their thoughts on an idea or question, creating a visual representation of their understanding.

A student writes in a notebook
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Character Maps

Help students engage with a fictional or historical character by creating an annotated illustration.

A drawing of a girl with her name Serena Bialkin at the top and characteristics written around her.
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Bio-poem: Connecting Identity and Poetry

Students clarify aspects of their identity or the identity of a historical or literary figure by writing poems that focus on deeper elements of personal makeup like experiences, relationships, hopes, and interests.

Middle school student writing at a desk
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Contracting

Develop a classroom contract to create a community of mutual respect and inclusion.

Two students discussing and looking at a paper
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Chunking

Chunking helps students approach challenging texts by breaking down content into manageable pieces.

Student Reading on Computer
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3-2-1

Use the 3-2-1 strategy to gauge students’ understanding and interest in a topic.

Student writes in a notebook in classroom
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Close Viewing Protocol

Teach your students to become critical viewers of film with this four-step procedure.

Students in classroom reading books