1. 10 th Grade Common Practice: literacy and writing Alliance Gertz-Ressler High School

2.  Student responses are guided by sentence starters aimed at improving literacy, critical thinking and academic discourse.  Based on Pauker’s analytical notes (2010) AS A RESULT… THIS SHOWS THAT FOR EXAMPLE BECAUSE

3. ANALYTICAL DISCUSSION ▪ This means __________ because… ▪ For example, in the article it says___________. ▪ This shows …. As a result… LA FÓRMULA MÁXIMA COMO RESULTADO… ESTO DEMUESTRA POR EJEMPLO PORQUE

4.  “How was the message of racial purity spread in Nazi Germany?” Answer using the ultimate formula http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=rz5qWkiRsE0 &feature=youtu.be

5.  “How are keystone species relevant in their ecosystem?” http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=Xzk3HbahqZ A&feature=youtu.be

6. ESSAYS ▪ The main cause for the war was _________ because…  In World History, students are asked to highlight their key phrases  Peer grading and feedback ENGLISH LEARNERS

7. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT  “It really helped me organize my thoughts.”  “It was difficult at first. But after we used it a couple of times, I felt that my writing became better.” AIMING FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS Key Cognitive Strategies  Intellectual Openness  Inquisitiveness  Analysis  Reasoning, Argumentation, and Proof  Interpretation  Problem Solving