1. WELCOME TO THE BLAST MODEL – ENGLISH STYLE Presented by Monica Mello & Brian Redmond

2. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT EXACTLY IS THE BLAST MODEL IN HUMANITIES? A rotational model system using 2-3 learning stations and digital content to understand English standards. A rotational model system using 2-3 learning stations and digital content to understand English standards. The 3 stations: The 3 stations: DIRECT INSTRUCTION DIRECT INSTRUCTION INDEPENDENT STATION INDEPENDENT STATION COLLABORATIVE GROUPS COLLABORATIVE GROUPS

3. BLAST PD OBJECTIVE Our objective in delivering this professional development today is two fold: Our objective in delivering this professional development today is two fold: Given direct instruction of the BLAST rotational model, the teacher will understand the BLAST Model by creating a poster in groups of 4 that explains how to teach the story of the Three Little Pigs in 2-3 stations with creativity.

4. DIRECT INSTRUCTION Expectations for Direct Instruction/Teacher Led Instruction Teacher delivers content – this is the only station where the teacher orally gives directions and breaks down standard for 10-20 students at a time. Teacher delivers content – this is the only station where the teacher orally gives directions and breaks down standard for 10-20 students at a time. Teacher performs checking for understanding with each student during this rotation. Teacher performs checking for understanding with each student during this rotation. Each student is held accountable for participation. Each student is held accountable for participation.

5. INDEPENDENT STATION Students work independently on laptops with digital content. Students work independently on laptops with digital content. Students pull up Digital Agenda and follow instructions assigned by teacher, related to standard. Students pull up Digital Agenda and follow instructions assigned by teacher, related to standard. Student Accountability is needed. Reference “Station Leaders” slide. Student Accountability is needed. Reference “Station Leaders” slide.

6. COLLABORATIVE STATION Students work in groups of 4 to construct knowledge through discussion, projects, and in- depth analysis. Students work in groups of 4 to construct knowledge through discussion, projects, and in- depth analysis. A collaborative group can create a PowerPoint, Prezi, a comic based on standard, presentation, diagrams, coolaborative poster, I-movie, or A collaborative group can create a PowerPoint, Prezi, a comic based on standard, presentation, diagrams, coolaborative poster, I-movie, or The main focus of this station is that students are driving their own “educational ship”. The main focus of this station is that students are driving their own “educational ship”.

7. Student Accountability/Station Leaders There are 2 teacher chosen leaders per station. The role of the station leaders is to be a role model and faux teacher to the Independent/Collaborative Groups. There are 2 teacher chosen leaders per station. The role of the station leaders is to be a role model and faux teacher to the Independent/Collaborative Groups. Purpose: To keep stations student centered instead of relying on teacher for final answer. Rule of thumb Purpose: To keep stations student centered instead of relying on teacher for final answer. Rule of thumb Ask 3, Then Me. – Ask 3, Then Me. – STUDENT REFLECTIONS & RUBRIC STUDENT REFLECTIONS & RUBRIC

8. Student Reflection/Rubric Download the following items (2) from Mr. Redmond’s Website: Download the following items (2) from Mr. Redmond’s Website: Station Standard Based Writing Reflection 4-9.docx Collaborative Group Expectations and Roles Take 4 min. to read “Station Standard Based Writing Reflection” and “Collaborative Expectations”

9. ROTATING A system needs to be set in place – there are many ways that you can keep track of time for your rotations in each station: A system needs to be set in place – there are many ways that you can keep track of time for your rotations in each station: Teachers call out warning check-ins (“5 min, left!”) Teachers call out warning check-ins (“5 min, left!”) 1. Clock on Smart-Board 1. Clock on Smart-Board 2. Station Leaders keep time and remind teachers 2. Station Leaders keep time and remind teachers 3. Rotate according to station number ( Direct # 2 moves to Collaborative # 2) 3. Rotate according to station number ( Direct # 2 moves to Collaborative # 2)

10. BTW – Why are there #’s? GROUPINGS for students: GROUPINGS for students: Many teachers group differently, but this is the question - Many teachers group differently, but this is the question - Homogenous or Heterogeneous? Homogenous or Heterogeneous? What do you think would be most beneficial for student learning in the BLAST Model? What do you think would be most beneficial for student learning in the BLAST Model? Discussion/Testimonials Discussion/Testimonials

11. Maintain Rigor/Engagement BLOOMS TAXONOMY IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. BLOOMS TAXONOMY IS YOUR BEST FRIEND. (discipline talks here…………. ) (discipline talks here…………. ) Direct Station is rooted in recall, factual information, comprehension. Direct Station is rooted in recall, factual information, comprehension. Collaborative is primarily application, analysis, synthesis/creating. Collaborative is primarily application, analysis, synthesis/creating. Independent is connected to analysis, recall, and Independent is connected to analysis, recall, and

12. Strategies for Success in Independent Station www.Edmodo.com (classroom Facebook for English) www.Edmodo.com (classroom Facebook for English) www.Edmodo.com www.edelements.com - Achieve 3000 (Teen Biz www.edelements.com - Achieve 3000 (Teen Biz www.edelements.com www.glogster.com - digital posters/media posters www.glogster.com - digital posters/media posters www.glogster.com PowerPoint/Prezi/Wiki (Jon, help us out here) PowerPoint/Prezi/Wiki (Jon, help us out here) i-Movie, Garage Band i-Movie, Garage Band Vocabulary Poems Vocabulary Poems

13. Strategies for Success in Collaborative Station Pro/Con charts – prepare for Debates/Socratic Seminar Pro/Con charts – prepare for Debates/Socratic Seminar Investigative Project – “What is Evil” Investigative Project – “What is Evil” Create a Comic/Cartoon based on Literature Create a Comic/Cartoon based on Literature www.glogster.com - digital posters/media posters www.glogster.com - digital posters/media posters www.glogster.com PowerPoint/Prezi/Wiki (Jon, help us out here) PowerPoint/Prezi/Wiki (Jon, help us out here) i-Movie, Garage Band i-Movie, Garage Band Vocabulary Poems Vocabulary Poems