1. November 6, 2008

3. What are foldables? 3 dimensional interactive graphic organizers that students create Can be used as a self-check study guide Can be used at any level with any subject Learning assessment tools

4. Why use foldables? Fun and motivating hands-on approach As a study guide Note taking to help organize information/Improve student note-taking skills Reach all learners Students retain information Alternative assessments Replace the use of worksheets (reduce copy count) Projects Integration of subject areas Hold students accountable

5. When do we use foldables? Introduce new vocabulary words Introduce new skill, topic, or concept Before, during, and/or after the lesson Guided/ or whole group instruction Review Anytime/daily

6. How should we use foldables? Teacher directed/modeling Guided practice Alternative assessments Independent practice-students create their own folds/projects

7. 70% of input to the human brain is visual.

8. Basic Folds & Terminology Hamburger Hotdog Taco Burrito Valley Mountain Shutter Accordian

23. Look for a Pattern Caitlin went to piano lessons on May 6, then again on May 13, and May 20. What are the next TWO dates she will attend piano lessons?

24. Make a Picture or a Diagram Michael lives 2.5 blocks west of the school. Liz lives 3 blocks east of the school. Sophie lives 1 block east of Liz. Juan lives 1.5 blocks north of the school. Draw a diagram to show where they live. Label how far each one lives from the school.

25. Make a Table or Chart Andy, Ramon, Jessica, and Marie each have different pets. The pets are a cat, a dog, a parrot, and a turtle. Andy’s pet has wings. Marie doesn’t have a turtle or dog. Jessica’s pet has a shell. List everyone’s pet.

26. Write an Equation Mr. Lee bought some new sports equipment for the school. He bought 7 boxes of baseballs and 2 boxes of footballs. Each box of baseballs holds 6. Each box of footballs of 5. How many balls did Mr. Lee buy in all? ( 7 x 6 ) + ( 2 x 5 ) = _____

27. Article: Vocabulary Strategies for the Mathematics Classroom Read the article and discuss as a table group. What are the main points of this article? What will you change as a result of reading this article and attending this workshop?