Discipline
Copyright
2014
Delivery Method
Print
Imprint
Heinemann
Author(s)
Kristine Mraz,
Marjorie Martinelli
Then you’re ready for Smarter Charts for Math, Science, and Social Studies!
In the original Smarter Charts, Marjorie Martinelli and Kristi Mraz helped you turn classroom literacy charts into teaching powerhouses. Now they show how to turn up the instructional energy on content-area charts, too.
“No matter what area of the curriculum, clear visuals, simple language, and constant reflection on charts are key to helping children gain independence and agency.”
You don’t have to be a graphic designer or a subject-matter expert. InSmarter Charts for Math, Science, and Social Studies, Marjorie and Kristi share how they learned to make truly effective content-area charts with students. You’ll turn complex ideas into kid-friendly visuals, help children internalize content processes, and even increase your instructional time.
“The more we charted, the less repeating we did and the more teaching was possible.”
With dozens of examples from the content areas, including full-color photographs, the Chartchums reveal step by step how to create charts that show Routines, Genres and Concepts, Processes, Repertoires of Strategies, and Exemplars. Then their “Charts in Action” sections show how each type of chart builds engagement and improves independence as it gradually releases responsibility to learners.
Don’t be content with content-area charts made by someone else for generic students. Turn to Marjorie and Kristi for charts that make learning visible for the students in front of you, no matter what the subject.
ROUTINE CHARTS: Supporting the Engagement Necessary for Independent Functioning Charts in Action: Teaching the Whole Class an Efficient Way to Get Ready for Math Workshop Routine Charts Across the Content Areas:
GENRE AND CONCEPT CHARTS: Charts That Teach Beyond “Just the Facts” Charts in Action: Teaching a Small Group of Children to Use a Concept Chart for Topic-Specific Vocabulary Genre/Concept Charts Across the Content Areas:
PROCESS CHARTS: Every Strategy Has a Process Attached to It Charts in Action: Supporting Small Groups as They Observe and Record in Science Process Charts Across the Content Areas:
REPERTOIRE CHARTS: Decision Making and Strategic Thinking Charts in Action: Using a Repertoire Chart to Make a Thoughtful Decision Repertoire Charts Across the Content Areas:
EXEMPLAR CHARTS: Bringing It Back to the Big Picture Charts in Action: Using an Exemplar When Writing a Lab Report in Science Exemplar Charts Across the Content Areas:
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