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November 6, 2008

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

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

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

How should we use foldables?

• Teacher directed/modeling• Guided practice• Alternative assessments• Independent practice-students create their

own folds/projects

70% of input to the human brain is visual.

Basic Folds & Terminology

• Hamburger• Hotdog• Taco• Burrito• Valley• Mountain• Shutter• Accordian

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?

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.

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.

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 ) = _____

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?