1-23-2014+coaches+meeting+notes


 * __ PIIC Coaches Meeting //Notes// __**



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 * January 23, 2014 **

=__Objectives:__=


 * To share strategies, information, and materials from the October PIIC PLO
 * To apply concepts from PLN
 * To discuss new strategies for building "buy-in" when coaching part-time
 * To implement strategies for integrating deeper vocabulary learning in the content areas
 * To prepare to implement coaching for "writing to learn" in the content areas
 * To explore and share various online vocabulary resources
 * To continue to refine a plan for successful “first interactions” in schools

=__Notes: __=


 * Please Do Now—What do variables and pronouns have in common?—write 3 lines—BEFORE
 * Stand for something else
 * Shortcut for language
 * Both may be parts of sentences
 * Both chosen according to a specific situation
 * Content specific
 * “Variables and Pronouns” reading from Beyond Numeracy—DURING
 * Vocabulary Connector strategy
 * Dump & Clump
 * Come up with your own strategy—AFTER
 * Examples
 * Matching and sorting
 * Giving non-examples
 * Sentence starters
 * Elements of choice in each


 * ‘5 Plants to a New Planet’ brainstorming and discussion—BEFORE
 * Other Science Writing Starters
 * All require HOT skills
 * Require some knowledge of topic
 * Provide opportunities for different answers
 * What examples could you use for other content areas?