1. 2011 Southern Nevada Writing Project Summer Institute

2. Day Seventeen Agenda 1.Scribe Report 2.Ticket out the Door Review 3.Teaching Demonstration Debrief (Nathalie) 4.Writing Time 5.Teaching Demonstration – Nicole T. 6.“Five Lenses” Teaching Demo Debrief 7.LUNCH – Response Groups 8.Discussion: Publishing Opportunities, Whole Language S.I., Writing Competitions 9.Where can you go with SNWP? 10.Ticket out the Door

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17. Lights, Camera, CONNECTIONS! Using movie trailers to produce critically and creatively acclaimed learners Nicole Tomaino SNWP Summer Institute 2011

18. Introducing…Mrs. T! In my 12th year with CCSD. Have taught at two schools during that time. Have taught 1st and 2 nd grade I love using technology to EXTEND learning experiences where it is meaningful.

19. Behind the Scenes… My students have trouble demonstrating an understanding of what they learn beyond a critical level. This is apparent in their reading, writing, and even in their social interactions with others. The tendency is for them to produce Just the Facts, Ma'am

20. Director Spotlight… Am I giving my students enough opportunities to go beyond the critical levels of learning and be creative?

21. Research Says… “Much of the thinking done in formal education emphasizes the skills of analysis--teaching students how to understand claims, follow or create a logical argument, figure out the answer, eliminate the incorrect paths and focus on the correct one.” “However, there is another kind of thinking, one that focuses on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, looking for many right answers rather than just one. Both of these kinds of thinking are vital to a successful working life, yet the latter one tends to be ignored until after college.” Introduction to Creative Thinking -Robert Harris

22. What’s the Big Picture?

23. Critical Thinking – left Analytical, judgmental and selective. When you are thinking critically, you are making choices. Creative Thinking – right Generative, nonjudgmental and expansive. When you are thinking creatively, you are generating lists of new ideas. A A Closer Look…

24. Have I allowed my teaching lens to become too narrow? -graphic source: http://eicolab.com.au

25. Left Brain Schools…

26. The following preview is rated TJ “tear-jerker” and should be watched with caution and a kleenex. WARNING:

27. It’s hard to see clearly these days …

28. Director Spotlight… Am I truly appreciating the unique learning styles of my students, and was am I truly aware of my own?

29. Maybe the director should switch to a wider lens? Image from: en.wikipedia.org

30. Obviously, the left-brain is important, especially in certain professions. But the best leaders—regardless of their industry—learn to combine the strength of both the left and right brain. Consider Albert Einstein. ~Tim Elmore, Growing Leaders Inc., 2010 Which EINSTEIN are YOU?

31. Building a Bike…

32. Let’s See… By better understanding our own neurological strengths and weaknesses, we can adapt our lessons to reach all of our students. ~Diane Connell, Ed.D Rivier College in Nashua, New Hampshire http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/T M/WS_braintest.shtml (FOR KIDS) http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/a rticle.jsp?id=3629 (FOR ADULTS)

33. . CREATIVE Right brain friendly CRITICAL Left brain friendly

34. Critical vs. Creative Thinking “Think of the thinking process as a kayak with 2 paddles. One paddle represents creative thinking while the other represents critical thinking. If you were to only use one paddle (i.e., creative thinking), you’d end up going in circles. To make the kayak move forward, you’ve got to alternate between paddles.” -Tim Hurson

35. Through the Wide Angle Lens… Image from: en.wikipedia.org

36. Can students of all ages and abilities reach these higher levels of learning?

37. YES! “Bloom's Taxonomy is not grade-specific. That is, it does not begin at the lower grades (kindergarten, first, second) with knowledge and comprehension questions and move upward to the higher grades (tenth, eleventh, twelfth) with synthesis and evaluation questions.” “The six levels of questions are appropriate for all grade levels.” Excerpted from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Success as a Teacher

38. SHOWTIME! How do YOU decide what movies to go and see? Critically Acclaimed… -experts with their fancy facts about the movie Creatively Acclaimed… -friendly opinions about the movie from others Listen to both sides and you’re better off!

39. Let’s Teach with the Brain in Mind! Research shows that every brain is unique. The brain-compatible lesson teaches to multiple intelligences by appealing to as many senses as possible through movement, visuals, music and props. It includes humor, novelty, rituals, celebration, moderately challenging material and immediate feedback. ~Dr. Shelly Thomas, Middle Tenn. University Review of Eric Jensen’s book, Teaching with the Brain in Mind

40. Show Me the Movie! (trailers) -Are va-va-va visual and provide current, meaningful, and relevant content for students. -are easily accessible via the Internet, or by using a DVD. -can be viewed by students on an individual basis in a classroom or computer lab, or used whole group. -provide a combination of both an autonomous learning environment and collaborative, communicative, task-based interaction. Effective Ways to Use Authentic Materials with ESL EFL Students http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Kelly- Authentic.html

41. Mentor Text Margaret Wise-Brown -great teaching tool for patterns and main idea. -will provide a “framework” for many learning activities.

42. Power of Choice

43. Themes Related to Learning UNITTHEMETRAILER 1Everyone Can Be a Good NeighborA Bug’s Life 2We All Have Something to ShareCharlotte’s Web 3It’s a Big Wonderful WorldAladdin 4We Discover New Things EverydayFinding Nemo 5Living Things Change as They GrowToy Story 3 6Always Try Your BestThe Little Engine That Could

44. Important Poem Use this pattern to reflect on your movie trailer. Work with your group to watch and discuss, but remember that your own ideas are important. Finish your Important Poem with what you think is important about the movie.

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48. List of Writing Contests / Publishing 1.Norman Mailer Writing Award (teachers / HS / College) 2.Scholastic Writing Contest (students) 3.NCTE Writing Achievement Award (students) 4.Harvard Book Club Prize (secondary students) 5.$529 Scholarship from Banking Commission of Nevada 6.Letters about Literature / Library of Congress (all grade levels) 7.PBS Writing Contest “Kids Go” 8.SNWP Youth Writing Contest (Elementary) 9.“National Day on Writing” – October 20 th / “National Gallery of Writing” (online – public)

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50. SNWP Opportunities 1.Youth Programs 2.Technology Team 3.ISI Planning 4.Teacher Inquiry / State Network 5.Fall Conference Planning / Professional Development 6.Advocacy / Public Relations / Marketing 7.Social Event Planning / Writing Marathons / Book Clubs 8.Family Writing Project 9.Other interests?

51. Ticket out the Door: 1.Based on our conversation this afternoon, what areas of SNWP work interest you? 2.How do you see us staying connected after the institute? 3.Any concerns? Issues?