by imavexadmin | Nov 13, 2017 | [Reading]
After initially teaching how to write constructed responses, fine-tune students’ skills with some additional instruction. Make sure they can cite evidence from videos (not just print text) and that they can compose their responses directly onto a screen. The...
by imavexadmin | Mar 17, 2016 | [Reading]
Define Evidence Versus Just a Detail Mar 17, 2016 | [Reading] When asked to cite evidence for their thinking, many students simply pluck out miscellaneous words and phrases from the text thinking they are citing evidence. However, often these details are just...
by imavexadmin | Nov 23, 2015 | [Reading]
Videos are referred to as multimodal texts–meaning students have to use both visual and audio modes of communication to analyze the information presented. Unlike other types of visuals (e.g., photographs, illustrations, infographics, editorial cartoons, etc.),...
by imavexadmin | Feb 23, 2012 | [Reading]
Constructed-responses are a specialized type of writing that requires explicit, formulaic instruction. Smekens Education utilizes the Yes, MA’AM strategy to teach students the essential facets of the formula. This simple acronym acts as a frame, ensuring all...
