Teach Tanks
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Teach Tanks
Julia McMainsCourtney MorawskiUnlock Learning, 2013
Why is this important?http://youtu.be/dY2mRM4i6tY
Please list the important issues addressed in this video? Compile a group list.
OverviewFor students on grade level or aboveCurriculum Based
Figure 19 Grade Level SE’s Problem Solving
Spiral Review of SE’s already taught
Used during Intervention Time onlyModel Teach Tanks whole group during
Weeks 1 and 2Monitor and Guide students in Teach
Tanks during Week 3Intervention will begin Week 4
Students should be able to complete Teach Tanks independently at this time
How many do I make?• 6 to 12 tubs per six weeks• Students can complete in 2 to 4 days• Length depends on the “meat” of the tank
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
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!
Planning
Guide
ComponentsREAD- Figure 19C
Use leveled readers, Reading A to Z, and trade books
Students must be engaged in reading Unlock strategies o Use “Activate Reading” Checklisto Variations of graphic organizer
ActivateReading Checklist
Graphic Organizers• These should be filled out WHILE the students read.• Metacognitive Activity
Unlock Reading Graphic Organizer - Kinder
Unlock Reading Graphic
Organizer 1st - 2nd
Unlock ReadingGraphic
Organizer 3rd – 4th
SUMMARIZE- Figure 19EWritten Summary
K-2nd begin with BME illustrations then move to written summary
3rd-4th use Project Read graphic organizer to write summary
INFERENCE- Figure 19D and content area SE”Meat” of tub Activity needs to follow content area SE
EXTENSION- Figure 19FNeeds to be higher cognitive level of thinking
Making Connections Relate: • Self to Self • Self to Text • Self to World
ManagementPocket 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.
AccountabilityTeacher 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
GradingNO formal grading
Use as informal assessment
GREAT documentation for RtI
Student Directions Book Unlock Reading Documents
Activate Reading Checklist Grade level appropriate graphic organizer
Materials to complete activities
Each Teach Tank Includes:
Purposeful Talk• In your group, review the Intervention Log.
• Discuss questions or revisions that you would need to make to fit your team.
Samples and Examples
• Take some time and explore the samples.
• What questions do you have?
Homework• 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.
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
Now, it’s your turn…
• Pick a book• Decide the content area focus• Use the planning guide• Create Student Directions
TIPS:• Remember Focus on Curriculum!• Have fun!