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Much like builders use a variety of tool to create a strong and enduring structure, teachers use a number of tools to help their students build a strong and enduring academic base.
Teachers select the tools they use based on the skills their students need to develop, the students' background knowledge and the best way to present a particular lesson.
The following tools have been collected for teachers in U-46. Like the builder, teachers carefully select the best tool to help students understand and develop learning skills. Not all activities or strategies are appropriate for every lesson or every classroom. By using the expertise and professional experiences teachers have to draw from they are able to select and adapt lessons to meet the needs of their students.
Essential Academic Content Vocabulary
Essential Academic Content Vocabulary
Academic Vocabulary Resources
Activities and Strategies for the Literacy Roadmap
Roadmap Appendix
Teacher Planning Tools for Literacy
Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum Mapping -
Curriculum mapping information and interactive form
Writing Resources
Books, on-line resources and Mike Dunn's presentation
Video Resources
Text Talk Video - example teaching and planning sessions
Telling Time Video - Teaching Telling Time - 2nd graders
Desk Topper teaching aid also available on this page
High School Writing Video - Ken Stamatis discusses the writing and reading strategies. While the audience may have been high school teachers the philosophy works for all teachers. NEW!!
Cognates
Cognates
On line Resources
Research Resources
Literacy Resources - articles, lessons and activities for all types of readers
Math Resources - articles and activities to en chance math lessons
Technology Resources - tools and lesson ideas using technology available in U-46
Science Resources - Link to Pearson SuccessNet which provides links to level books covering a variety of science topics. Books can be accessed for on line reading. Information on comprehension skills, genre, level, and more is available for each book. Books availabel in English and Spanish. Login required.
Academic Vocabulary Resources - including Tennessee Academic Vocabulary site
Roadmap Presentations
Roadmap Presentation for Principals - Aug. 3, 2005 - "Structure of the Curriculum Roadmap" presentation by Mike Dunn (PowerPoint file)
Building Academic Vocabulary to Increase Student Achievement - presentation by Debby Raper (PowerPoint file)
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