OHS OCTOBER PDEQ:

HOW DOES WICOR LEAD TO INCREASED STUDENT

ENGAGEMENT, ACHIEVEMENT, & OWNERSHIP OF LEARNING?

WICOR• Writing• Inquiry• Collaboration• Organization• Reading

PARAGRAPH FORMATSFOR BRIEF SUMMARIES

EQ:How can students use the structured writing form to allow the teacher to

quickly check for understanding?

PARAGRAPH FORMATS

3-PointOne Paragraph, Three

Sentences

5-PointOne Paragraph, Five

Sentences

Thesis Thesis

Evidence Evidence

Evidence Evidence

Evidence, Compare/Contrast, Application, etc.

Conclusion

WHY USE THIS FORMAT?

• Timesaver• Keeps Students On Point• Reinforces the Need for Evidence

TEACHING STUDENTS

• Teacher Story

• Elbow Partners

• About Me

STUDENT EXAMPLE:3-POINT PARAGRAPH

Katie loves the outdoors. Last June she was excited to hike five different trails. For her birthday Katie had a barbecue at the beach where everyone played volleyball.

HISTORY EXAMPLE:5-POINT PARAGRAPH

Slavery was a divisive issue in America. The south depended on slavery as a part of their agricultural economy but the industrial north had a larger population and did not see the need for slavery to expand. As the United States expanded west during the 19th century arguments and fighting about free and slave territories ensued. Kansas was an example that the issue of slavery could result in a bloodbath when illegal voting and fighting began in 1855. Ultimately, slavery was one of the major issues that led to the American Civil War.

WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

• Above and beyond• Primary Source

Analysis• Bookwork• Timeline• Tests• Ticket out

HOW CAN YOU USE THIS IN

MATH, SCIENCE, ART, ETC.?