School-Wide Professional Development Nimitz Middle School Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Inclusion What are 3+ fantastic things you did over the break? (Write individually) In a group of 4 people… Share-out in a Round Robin: One person, one thing (no cross-talk) Focus on listening to others Continue until time is called or ideas run out Person with the _________ starts

Participant Outcomes: Develop common language about rigor at each depth of knowledge level Experience strategies that support student discourse

What is rigor? Go to: www.menti.com Type in code: 66 82 89

Reading Protocol Take 7 minutes to read: Everyone- Section A Person 1- Section B Person 2- Section C Person 3- Section D Person 4- Section E When you finish, please complete the sentence starter on a post-it. I used to think ______________. Now I think _______________.

Gist:(3 words only) Create- A-Poster Rigor in DOK Level ___ What is the gist of this DOK level (in your own words)? Rigor in DOK Level ___ Gist:(3 words only) For Teachers: For Students: Example Activity: Habits of Mind: What does the article say RIGOR for teachers is at this level? What does the article say RIGOR for students is at this level? What would be an example activity? Which Habits of Mind connect to this DOK level?

Gallery Walk Select one person to stay at your poster as the “expert” to present the poster. Other team members will rotate clockwise to the next poster as “guests.” “Expert” presents while “guests” listen. “Guests” may give feedback on post-its: Praise about something specific Ask a question Stick to the edges of the poster

Exit Ticket Please complete the Exit Ticket and leave it in the center of your table. Thank you for your participation!