Full Description
Learn how to increase rigor so that all students can reach higher levels of learning! With this new edition of a teacher-tested best seller, you get practical ideas for increasing text complexity, providing scaffolding during reading instruction, creating open-ended projects, and much more. The enhanced second edition provides important connections to the Common Core State Standards, plus new sections on problem-based learning, implementation of high standards, and working with special-needs students.
Contents
Preface 1: The Case for Rigor Introduction The Call for Rigor New Calls for Rigor Seven Myths About Rigor Does This Really Matter? Students' Perceptions of Rigor Conclusion 2: Digging Into Rigor Expecting Students to Learn at High Levels Levels of Questioning Differentiated Instruction and Multiple Intelligences Supporting Each Student to Learn at High Levels Rigor Does Not Stand Alone Conclusion 3: Raise the Level of Content Valuing Depth Increasing Text Difficulty Creating Connections Reviewing, Not Repeating Planning for Implementation of High Standards Conclusion 4: Increase Complexity Complexity Through Problem-Based Learning Complexity in Writing Complexity as You Assess Prior Knowledge Complexity With Vocabulary Complexity in Review Games 5: Give Appropriate Support and Guidance Scaffolding During Reading Activities Modeling Expected Instructional Behaviors Providing Clear Expectations Chunking Big Tasks Presenting Multiple Opportunities to Learn Working With Students With Special Needs Conclusion 6: Open Your Focus Open-Ended Questioning Open-Ended Research Open-Ended Vocabulary Instruction Open-Ended Projects Open-Ended Choices for Students Conclusion 7: Raise Expectations Expecting the Best Expanding the Vision Ownership of Learning Tracking Progress Creating a Culture Conclusion 8: Assessment and Grading Assessment That Impacts Learning Grading Practices Learning Is Not Optional Conclusion 9: Collaboration and Professional Learning Communities Professional Learning Communities Activities for Professional Learning Communities 10: Opportunities and Challenges Where Should I Begin? How Do I Handle Resistance from Students? What Do I Say to Parents? How Should I Respond When Other Teachers Aren't Supportive? How Can I Gauge Progress? Conclusion Appendix: Correlations to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Grades K-12 References
