Practice Eight
Practice 8 : Enriched vocabulary is evident and is drawn directly from challenging writings, informational text, and/or wisdom literature.
Implementation Basics | Practice 8 Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting | Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes | Hand Sign for Practice 8 | Practice Connections | Characteristics of Implementation with Online Resources | Research | Literature | Poetry | Vocabulary | Music & Video Links | General Resource Websites | Learning Strategies
(printable poster)
Implementation Basics
- Practice 8 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Responses
- Practice 8 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
- Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
- Practice 8 Implementation Ideas - 39 Practical application ideas and resources
- Quotes on Vocabulary - 8 printable Quote posters
- Quotes about Choice – Resource Sheet of quotes and links to printable posters
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy
- Classic Literature Resources - a variety of books, websites with audio and lesson plans, activities, etc.
- Writing Strategies - Collection of writing resources and activities for all grade levels
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- G.E. Implementation Rubric - Contains a rubric for all 17 Practices
- Life Principles Eight Expectations - links to digital downloads of resources
Practice #8 Implementation Evaluation And Goal Setting
Practice 8 Implementation Evaluation - This instrument may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice #7. Its use to establish goals for growth is encouraged. (printable document)
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice
- Goal Setting for Practice 8 - Includes Examples below. The following documents may be used to set goals and work through planning the implementation of Practice 8. Practice 8 Examples of Goal Setting - Uses a teacher’s implementation of goal setting in a classroom as the example.
- Goal Setting Process Documents:
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process -- This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Worksheet
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet
- Goal Setting Planning Sheet
- Goal Progress Worksheet
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Worksheet
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Poster
Click icon for quick access to multiple GE RESOURCES.
Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.
Life Principles, Expectations, And Quotes
- Life Principles: (Links to multiple resources)
- Self Discipline - includes literature lessons, quotes, and other resources
- SELF-DISCIPLINE – Dictionary Link ; Spanish - autodisciplina
- Curiosity - includes literature lessons, quotes, and other resources
- CURIOSITY– Dictionary Link ; Spanish - lacuriosidad
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation Six -We will recognize every effort and applaud it. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Seven - We will encourage each other to do our best. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Six -We will recognize every effort and applaud it. (printable poster)
- Quotes: (Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters
- Quotes about SELF-DISCIPLINE – Resource Sheet of quotes and links to printable posters “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit.” --Aristotle
- Quotes about CURIOSITY – Resource Sheet of quotes and links to printable posters
"I never learned anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions." --Lou Holz
- Quotes on Vocabulary - 7 quote posters by famous people Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document
- Self Discipline - includes literature lessons, quotes, and other resources
Hand Signs For Practice 8
Click on links to see brief video clips of hand sign.
Practice - Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it back and forth across the left index finger.
Eight - With hand out, touch thumb and middle finger.
- Sign language for Practice vocabulary
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
TOOL! - 8 Sign Language Task Cards for the 8 Expectations for Living with supporting documents. Sign language hand signs
Include: Friend, Respect, Please, Thank you, Cheer, Help, Applaud, Encourage, and Practice
Practice Connections
Practice 8 Connections - list of other 17 Practices that are connected to Practice #8
Implementation Characteristics With Online Resources
Practice 8 Characteristics of Implementation
- Includes links to online resources to assist in implementation under each characteristic.
1. Inspire learners with high expectations, good character and a desire to learn.
Be a model of a reader and writer and using rich vocabulary in speech and conversation. Recognize others when it is used, and set goals to improve vocabulary. Provide opportunities for showcasing achievements in various ways.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Model Desired Behaviors - Includes strategies, quotes, literature, and other resources
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Lesson Strategies on Enthusiasm/Recognition
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - multiple online resource links
- Praise/Encouragement - a comparison between praise and encouragement
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples of implementing Practice 8
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Resources - Videos, articles, strategies/tips for speaking
- Call to Excellence (Rise and Shine Ideas) for learners to use presentation skills in an assembly
- Practice 7 Implementation Ideas - 30 Practical application ideas and resources
- Practice 3 Implementation Ideas - 24 Practice application ideas and resources
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
2. Select meaningful literature, quotes, and prose from a variety of resources and assist learners in memorizing these works as an ongoing strategy for building habits for success. Recite, analyze, and apply the literature in real life situations encouraging learners to create a personal connection to the text.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Classic Literature Resources - a variety of books, websites with audio and lesson plans, activities, etc.
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Lower Elementary Memorization Strategies
- How To Memorize Quotes and Poetry
- 9 Amazing tricks to teach your students to memorize. - 9 types of memory tools
- Writing Strategies - Collection of writing resources and activities for all grade levels
- Self-reflection Strategies
- Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Practice 5 Implementation Ideas - 38 Practical application ideas and resources using critical thinking strategies
- Socratic Questioning Resource - Includes:
- An explanation of Socratic questioning
- A printable sheet of Socratic Question stems
- A Mini booklet of questions stems
- A foldable paper cube with Socratic question stems
- Instructions for 4 Classroom Learning Strategies.
- An explanation of Socratic questioning
- Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Resources - Includes:
- An article explaining and comparing the original and revised taxonomies.
- A printable sheet of Bloom’s Questions stems
- A foldable mini booklet with Bloom’s Question stems
- Directions on how to make the booklet
- A foldable cube with Bloom’s Question stems
- Instructions for 4 classroom learning strategies using these Bloom’s tools.
- An article explaining and comparing the original and revised taxonomies.
- Six Question Learning Strategies
- Six Question Cube - Question Cube with the six basic questions, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
- Six Questions Stems Sheet
- Sign Language for Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Six Questions Stems Mini Booklet - make a mini booklet from one sheet of paper as a quick resource for question stems.
- Mini Booklet Directions - How-to instructions for making the booklet
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- What Questions Did You Ask Today? 3:77 min. Excellent video giving basic questions about questioning
- Question Game 4x4 Task Card
- QFT-Question Formulation Technique (quick guide) - Question Formulation Technique - a cooperative structure engaging all learners creating their own questions for all age levels. The purpose of this guide is to give you a quick overview of the Question Formulation Technique™ (QFT™) and to provide you with an outline you can use to experience the question formulation process.
- For a comprehensive description and analysis of how to use the Question Formulation Technique™ in the classroom please see, Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions, 2011 Harvard Education Press. http://www.hepg.org/hep/book/144/MakeJustOneChange
- Teaching Learners to Ask Their Own Questions - includes multiple online resources
3. Use vocabulary which is formal and appropriate for your content area or academic level as a basis for instruction and communication. Support vocabulary development with graphic representations such as pictures, symbols, graphic organizers, and/or multimedia presentations. Provide explicit instruction in building phonemic awareness, decoding skills, fluency, text processing, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, dictionary skills, spelling, and writing.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
- Lower Elementary Lexicon
- Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency - Valuable pre-writing strategy to prevent writer’s block
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Word Wall Ideas
- PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
MS/HS Word Wall and Resources Elementary Word Wall and Resources- activities, literature, websites
- Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
- "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources
- Graphic Organizers:
- Tips for Using Graphic Organizers
- Mind Mapping as a Tool
- KWL KWL Chart and Resources
- Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One - Poster; Page Two Instructions - How to use in different curriculum areas.
- Hand'y Curriculum Connections - Digital download
- 2 Concept Venn Diagram
- T Chart
- Resource for a Variety of Printable Graphic Organizers - English and Spanish version
- Graphic Organizer: 2 Circle Venn Diagram - example of an interactive graphic organizers through Britannica Digital Resources
- Britannica Digital Resources -Scroll down to sections Britannica School, Launch Packs Science, and Launch Packs Social Studies for interactive graphic organizers.
- Life Principle Lesson Plan Strategy - A lesson plan that may used with any of the life principles
- ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer - Digital Download available
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities for use with literature and other curriculum content
- Phonics - This article is about the method for teaching reading and writing called phonics.
- The Role of Phonics in the Teaching of Reading: A Houghton Mifflin Position Paper by Dr. John J. Pikulski
- 5 Simple Ways To Build Phonics Skills and Phonemic Awareness - article with six different activities that build on different ways kids can learn.
- 5 Simple Ways to Help Kids With Dyslexia - The Classroom Key - Strategies, interventions, and activities to improve reading skills in kids with dyslexia, for teachers and parents..
- 8 Ways to Build Phonological Awareness in Grade-Schoolers By Kelli Johnson, M.A. Share & Save ... Find out if phonological or phonemic awareness skills are taught in your child’s class. If the answer is “no,” ask if extra support is available. ... 6 Fun Ways to Build Reading Skills Video: How to Choose Books for Children Who Struggle With ...
- 9 Ways to Build Phonological Awareness in Pre-K and Kindergarten - an article by Kelli Johnson, M.A. The more you can build on these early “pre-reading” skills, the more prepared your child will be for the challenge of learning to read.
4. Discuss and study classic, challenging, and/or wisdom literature containing enriched vocabulary as a basis for developing character, communication skills, and a personal vision. Introduce authors and selections to provide background information and inspiration.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Whole Group Discussion
- Classic Literature Resources
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Life Application Lessons - 3 lessons applying problem-solving in real life situations, literature, and investigating cause/effect relationships.
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech Example
- Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, etc. - All Age Levels
- Vision, Goals, and Self-Reflection - Multiple resources including literature, lesson plans, quotes, and other resources
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
5. Engage learners daily in applying new vocabulary through discussion and various types of writing such as journaling, goal setting, self-reflection, etc.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Life Application Lessons - 3 lessons applying problem-solving in real life situations, literature, and investigating cause/effect relationships.
- How to Introduce Yourself Via Email - a practical step-by-step guide for introducing yourself and your purpose in an email.
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Whole Group Discussion
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency - quick effective pre-writing strategy
- Writing Fluency Strategy - pre-writing strategy that works to prevent writer’s block
- Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
- Writing Strategies - a collection of writing resources and activities
with sections for elementary and middle/high school
- Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, tips for journaling etc. - All Age Levels
- One Minute Feedback 4x4 - task card with three self-reflection questions
- Resources for-Vision/Goal-Setting/Self-Reflection - Songs, Videos, Websites, Activities, etc. for all ages
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples of implementing Practice 8
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Worksheet - for use with general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
- Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice - Article on book by Jonathan Erwin
- M – Make It Happen! - Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music. Click on the appropriate level.
Research
Literature
Implementation Online Resources:
- Classic Literature Resources - a variety of books, websites with audio and lesson plans, activities, etc. (some interactive)
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
WONDERING
Wondering, Children’s Storybook on the Life Principle of Curiosity
BETTER CHOICES
Life Principle of Self-Discipline
Educator:
- Self-discipline Resources - Songs, Videos, Websites, and Other Materials - Websites and Other Materials
- Curiosity Resources - contains material for both Elementary and Middle/High School - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- 101 Strategies to make vocabulary stick by Marilee Sprenger introduces her book by explaining how important it is that educators across all content areas and grade levels address what she refers as “word poverty.” In fact, she maintains that vocabulary may be the most important content that we teach.
Learner:
- Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
- MIss Alaineus by Debra Frasier - 11:12 min. video and Lesson Plan: Learning to Learn with Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster .
- Debra Frasier website about MIss Alaineus
- HOST A VOCABULARY PARADE! - Debra Frasier - Complete plans for a vocabulary parade
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet - Use to analyze and/or create an individual plan applying the life principle to any piece of literature.
- Life Principles: Self Discipline Curiosity These links include resources to quotes, lessons, and other resource materials
- Curiosity Literature Lesson (printable or multi-media)
- Elem Fable 1 and Fable 2
- MS/HS Fable and Myth
- Self-discipline Literature Lessons (printable or multi-media)
Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation Six -We will recognize every effort and applaud it. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Seven - We will encourage each other to do our best. (printable poster)
Poetry
- Poetry and Character Building Prose - multiple links to poetry on GE website
- Literature and Poems for Modeling Desired Behavior
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Literature/Poems about SELF-DISCIPLINE - Anthology
- Poems about CURIOSITY - Anthology
- Poems about Creeds:
- My Creed poem by S.E. Kiser
- A Good Creed - Author Unknown
- 4x4 Task Card Choices poetry
- Between Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott
Vocabulary
Word Wall Vocabulary:
terminology jargon expression lexicon
augmented enhanced supplemented
- Poster Example created with WORD ART
- Poster Example created with Word Clouds
- References:
Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
- Lower Elementary Lexicon
- Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
- Word Wall Ideas
- PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
- Elementary Word Wall and Resources
- MS/HS Word Wall and Resources - activities, literature, websites
- Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
- "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources
“ Lexicon in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how lexicons look, sound, and feel. In pairs create a list of 10 words that describe lexicon.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.
Music And Video Links
- Englishbanana.com/ - This site offers more than 4,000 pages of free printable resources for teaching and learning English and ESL. We also give away free English course books, podcasts, and many other free resources. All learning resources on English Banana are free to use.
- Guide to Grammar Index - This site offers links to information and activities in a variety of grammar areas
- Vocabulary.com - (FREE) Vocabulary.com is the easiest, most intelligent way to improve your vocabulary. It combines an adaptive learning system (The Challenge) with the world’s fastest dictionary (The Dictionary) so that you can more quickly and more efficiently learn words. It builds a personal vocabulary program for each individual and multiple vocabulary lists to meet varied needs such as:
- 100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know - Book and list of 100 Words
- 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
- The Top 60 Most Common Academic Words
- Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List - 358 academic vocabulary words
- Vocabulary.com - Allows personalization of vocabulary learning specific to class and student needs.
- Allwords.com - a website with vocabulary resources with:
- Dozens of glossaries in a myriad of subjects to make browsing for words by category easier and a more satisfying experience.
- A crossword puzzle solver
- A word of the week with definition, discussion, etymology, translations in 5 languages
- Music for the classroom - links to Music videos
- Music for Practice 8
- Student Management Songs and Chants - Elementary
- Famous recitations - A collection of famous recitations (Includes videos)
- "I Believe" 1:31 min. Brief video of students working to achieve
- “Believe” Lyrics by Bon Jovi
- "Deli" 30 sec. Video - Compliments
- “Confidence” video - 59 sec. video featuring Grace VanderWaal
- “Concert” video - 1:01 min. Encouragement
- “Guitar Hero” video - 45 sec. When we try something new, we are taking a risk. It makes us susceptible to criticism or even ridicule. These are often difficult times when a kind word of encouragement may be all we have to keep us going.
- "Builders for Eternity" poem by R.L. Sharpe - video - 32 sec. Recitation by Maggie Smith (Identical words to R.L. Sharpe poem)
- Self-discipline Resources - Songs, Videos, Websites, and Other Materials - Websites and Other Materials
- Curiosity Resources - contains material for both Elementary and Middle/High School - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- Expectation Six - See media section for appropriate grade level
- Expectation Seven- See media section for appropriate grade level
General Resource Websites
- National Science Digital Library - The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Educators may search for level PK - 12+ for FREE digital resources. Compatible for making assignments directly to Google Classroom.
- The Right Questions Institute - Resource for the classroom with downloads
- Also see Right Questions - Educational Leadership - An Explanation of the process
Learning Strategies
- Vocabulary Strategies- 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.
- Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
- Vocabulary.com - Allows personalization of vocabulary learning specific to class and student needs.
- Allwords.com - a website with vocabulary resources with:
- Dozens of glossaries in a myriad of subjects to make browsing for words by category easier and a more satisfying experience.
- A crossword puzzle solver
- A word of the week with definition, discussion, etymology, translations in 5 languages
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Writing Strategies - a collection of writing resources and activities
- Practice 8 Implementation Ideas - 41 Practical application ideas and resources
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Hands and Verbal/Non-verbal Class Management Procedures