1. Gifted Support Services
the individual
Serving
Gifted Support Services

2. Focus on the Individual

3. NEEDS, StRENGTHs, Interests

4. 0pportunities for enrichment
*Use “Reading Semester” for “Purpose Class”* *Focused Independent Study Resulting in an Original Product (In-class & via pull-out)* Application of Thinking Skills to Literary Analysis *Development of Discussion Skills through analysis and synthesis (connections)*

5. Opportunities for Enrichment
Examples of “SCENARIO:”
Focused Independent Study
Literary Genre Study
Cuisine/Chef Study
Robotics and Programming
Bridge Builder
Architect’s Dream
Screenwriter
Wall Street Analyst
Biological: Animal/Pet Behavioral Study

6. Study of Literary Genre
Research the characteristics of three literary genres (fantasy, historical fiction, and realistic fiction)
Write an original short story in each genre
CUISINE/CHEF INVESTIGATION
Research three types of cuisine and design traditional meals using authentic recipes and ingredients
Research three regional cuisines, analyze the role of food in each culture, and create meals and menus from each culture
Compare traditional recipes and create a recipe collection of modern adaptations

7. Robotics and Programming
Design, build and program robots to solve real world challenges such as creating the lines on a sport field, grabbing items for an individual with challenges in movement, and sorting items
ENGINEERING BRIDGE DESIGN
Design and test the structure of different types of bridges using software, apply that knowledge to analyze the design of local bridges and create replacements
ARCHITECT’S DREAM
Research famous architects and styles of architecture, design a dream house with software based on the research

8. Screenwriter
Adapt a favorite children’s book to create a screenplay for a short movie Cast the roles with known actors Photograph set locations Prepare a storyboard to present to potential producers Film and produce the screen play with peer actors and nearby locales Write a script for a short movie and film it in Claymation using stop motion animation and voice-overs

9. Application of Thinking Skills to Literary Analysis Purpose reading class One semester course one period/day Gifted support Teacher Includes time for Focused independent study and Discussion skills

10. DevelopMent of Discussion Skills
Short readings from Touchstones collection: Nonfiction selections: ex. Martin L. King, jr Reading followed by open discussion based on ground rules (awareness of non-verbal cues, vocal tone, etc) Seminar format (chairs in a circle; importance of eye contact) Teacher as facilitator not leader

11. Balancing gifted support options and General education
Opportunities for enrichment
Advanced coursework
Advanced English 7 Honors Algebra I Honors Geometry Cyber Options
Application of thinking skills Focus on independent study Development of discussion skills

12. Student Transition
Meeting with gifted support students in groups at ECMS and HMS Beginning of April

13. GIEP Meeting: before anniversary date
Current Gifted Support teacher sends the invitation to the meeting Meeting to be held at current school building Input for the Present Level of Educational Performance will be collected Goals will be discussed for the next year

14. WHAT IS A SUCCESSFUL SCENARIO?
A Unique Enrichment Opportunity for Focused, Independent Study by Gifted Students
Any possible Scenario will…
1…be based on an area of student strength and/or interest
2…involve an enriching challenge or “stretch” through
activities not available within the regular curriculum
3…involve a series of steps/goals which will be planned &
implemented by the student
4…result in a creative, original student product

15. weekly work sessions offered for scenario (independent study project)
Every Wednesday during the “Purpose Enrichment Class” semester is a scenario work session. No pull-out is necessary during this semester, as class time is given for independent study and project production with direct teacher guidance. During the opposite semester, wherein the student is in Health class, “Pull-out Sessions” are offered on a flexible, rotating schedule so that students will not miss the same class more than once in a given month. Students will schedule with the Purpose Support Teacher weekly.

16. The 5-W’s of Scenario Selection A way of creatively determining
your best choice for an engaging,
exciting, fun, and educational
independent project topic
The 5 W’s are?

18. WHEN will you do all this work?
  In general, every Wednesday is a Scenario Work Session day during the semester-long, 5-day-a-week Purpose Enrichment class.
During the opposite semester (when you will attend Health class 5 days a week,) you will schedule a once-a-week “Pull-out” with your Gifted Support teacher. That “Pull-out” time will serve as your Scenario Session.
It is usually not necessary (and it is not required) for you to work at home on your Scenario/Independent Project.

21. HOW will students accomplish this task
HOW will students accomplish this task? (Your teachers and your parents can guide you.)
1.Choose a compelling topic which will engage and involve you for at least 6 months.
2.Determine WHAT you want to accomplish.
3.Set a series of connected, reachable goals (One should logically lead into the next.)
4.WORK toward your goals through research, problem solving, experimentation, trial & error, writing, organizing, etc.
5.ORGANIZE your information, make connections & determine conclusions, finalize your creation, product, etc.