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Objective:   Learners will identify two types of advanced organizers to use in their classroom and add them to their GO TO Page.  Using a KWL chart, learners will construct an advanced organizer. 

Academic Language: language vocabulary needed for this module:

· Non-linguistic Representation (Specific Purpose)

· Advanced Organizer

· Venn Diagram

· KWL Chart

There are multiple types of visual representations used in our classrooms. All of these are considered Non-linguistic Graphic Representations (NGR). However, some NGRs have a specific purpose in the learning process. These methods have a particular name and serve as subsets to the comprehensive NGR. Since much of our learning comes from a visual learning style, a visual representation will enhance learning by supporting the students' ability to understand deeper and faster and retain the information longer. Visual representations help to compare, brainstorm, list, identify order, and create a big picture.

An  advanced organizer introduces new material and connects the new learning to prior learning.  It gives the student a "preview" of what they will be learning and connects the new learning to what they already know, allowing students to build on that prior knowledge (scaffolding). Using advanced organizers puts the focus on the critical information in the lesson and establishes a purpose and direction for learning the new content. 

Basic Principles:

· Teach students to preview the material before learning by skimming and previewing

· Focus in on essential information to be learned – not the bizarre aspects that tend to be distracting

· Organizers can be partially filled in or left blank

Here is an example of an Advanced Organizer in expository writing from a 4th grade ELA class.

Here are some examples of graphic organizers that can be used in your classroom:

80 Graphic Organizers for your ClassroomLinks to an external site.

Venn Diagram 

Teachers can use a Venn diagram to connect new material to prior knowledge and show connections to what students already know.

Know-Want to Know-Learn (KWL) Chart

Donna Ogle created the KWL chart in 1986 as a learning strategy to organize text. However, it has since become a standard tool used by teachers in all subjects. It is a simple but powerful learning tool that asks three tasks of students:

1.  Students identify what they know about the content/topic.

2.  Students list what they want to learn about the subject.

3.  Students explain what they learned and how it will impact future learning.

1.  List two examples of advanced / graphic organizers on your GO TO Page to reference these strategies when writing your lesson plan later in the training. 

2. Download the KWL chart and save on your desktop: 

KWL chart - Fillable word.docx  Download KWL chart - Fillable word.docx   ATTACHED

Complete the first two sections of the KWL chart. In the first column, identify what you  think you know for each one of the presented topics of vocabulary, differentiated instruction, non-linguistic representation, understanding grouping, note-taking, and organizers. In the second column, identify specific elements you want to know or what you have questions about in any of the five areas. 

Upload the document for your advisor's review. You will complete the last column later in the course. Save this to your Tool Box File for a 2nd submission later in the course.

The first two sections of the KWL are worth 10 points each, with each of the five listed items in each section worth 2 points. 

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Teachers certification course

Objective:   Learners will identify two types of advanced organizers to use in their classroom and add them to their GO TO Page.  Using a KWL chart, learners will construct an advanced organizer. 

Academic Language: language vocabulary needed for this module:

· Non-linguistic Representation (Specific Purpose)

· Advanced Organizer

· Venn Diagram

· KWL Chart

There are multiple types of visual representations used in our classrooms. All of these are considered Non-linguistic Graphic Representations (NGR). However, some NGRs have a specific purpose in the learning process. These methods have a particular name and serve as subsets to the comprehensive NGR. Since much of our learning comes from a visual learning style, a visual representation will enhance learning by supporting the students' ability to understand deeper and faster and retain the information longer. Visual representations help to compare, brainstorm, list, identify order, and create a big picture.

An  advanced organizer introduces new material and connects the new learning to prior learning.  It gives the student a "preview" of what they will be learning and connects the new learning to what they already know, allowing students to build on that prior knowledge (scaffolding). Using advanced organizers puts the focus on the critical information in the lesson and establishes a purpose and direction for learning the new content. 

Basic Principles:

· Teach students to preview the material before learning by skimming and previewing

· Focus in on essential information to be learned – not the bizarre aspects that tend to be distracting

· Organizers can be partially filled in or left blank

Here is an example of an Advanced Organizer in expository writing from a 4th grade ELA class.

Here are some examples of graphic organizers that can be used in your classroom:

80 Graphic Organizers for your ClassroomLinks to an external site.

Venn Diagram 

Teachers can use a Venn diagram to connect new material to prior knowledge and show connections to what students already know.

Know-Want to Know-Learn (KWL) Chart

Donna Ogle created the KWL chart in 1986 as a learning strategy to organize text. However, it has since become a standard tool used by teachers in all subjects. It is a simple but powerful learning tool that asks three tasks of students:

1.  Students identify what they know about the content/topic.

2.  Students list what they want to learn about the subject.

3.  Students explain what they learned and how it will impact future learning.

1.  List two examples of advanced / graphic organizers on your GO TO Page to reference these strategies when writing your lesson plan later in the training. 

2. Download the KWL chart and save on your desktop: 

KWL chart - Fillable word.docx  Download KWL chart - Fillable word.docx   ATTACHED

Complete the first two sections of the KWL chart. In the first column, identify what you  think you know for each one of the presented topics of vocabulary, differentiated instruction, non-linguistic representation, understanding grouping, note-taking, and organizers. In the second column, identify specific elements you want to know or what you have questions about in any of the five areas. 

Upload the document for your advisor's review. You will complete the last column later in the course. Save this to your Tool Box File for a 2nd submission later in the course.

The first two sections of the KWL are worth 10 points each, with each of the five listed items in each section worth 2 points. 

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