Connecting AVID with Textbook Resources
Why is this important? Each publishing company tends to use different terminology. Each subject in a school tends to have a different textbook publisher. The result? Confusion among students. Lack of communication among teachers. Connecting AVID with Textbook Resources
AVID’s WICOR is a standardized way of referring to widely accepted best teaching practices.
The Write Path History/Social Science: Interactive Teacher Guide 1.Interacting with Text or Visuals 2.Strategies to Support Reading for Understanding 3.Graphic Organizers 4.Writing to Learn and Learning to Write 5.Analyzing Primary Sources 6.Structured Discussion 7.Oral Presentations
AVID Social Studies Lesson Plan Topic Standard Objective/Goal Big Idea/Concept Essential Question(s) Pearson Social Studies Lesson Plan Topic (Unit) TEKS Objective(s) Enduring Understanding Essential Question
AVID Social Studies Lesson Plan Essential Question(s) 1.Anticipatory Set 2.Direct Instruction 3.Guided Practice 4.Independent Practice 5.Closure Pearson Social Studies Lesson Plan Essential Question 1.Connect: Make meaning personal 2.Investigate: Acquire knowledge and skills 3.Synthesize: Practice knowledge and skills 4.Demonstrate: Show understanding
Richard Sellers’ Social Studies AVID’s WICOR is a standardized way of referring to widely accepted best teaching practices.