As It Says in the Text...

Thoughtful Classroom Tool (name and book title/page)

As It Says in the Text…

Tools for Conquering the Common Core p.54

Teacher NameGrade/Subjects Taught

Michelle Kostek

RTI - 3rd - 8th

Brief Tool DescriptionWhat is its purpose? Is it for a particular dimension of the Thoughtful Classroom framework? What do the teacher and students do during the strategy that make it valuable?A tool that helps students integrate text-based details/evidence into their speech and writing.  
Example(s) of How to Use the Tool in the ClassroomDoes it lend itself best to a particular subjects? Have you used the strategy successfully with a particular topic? Is there a lesson you can describe that illustrates how to use it?This tool helps students learn to go back to the text to support their thinking with text-based details.  A huge skill needed for testing and writing.
Suggestions for AdaptationsCould it be easily adapted for a higher/lower grade? For a different subject area? For assessment?You can use the Lead-In Phrases to guide students.  You can also create your own to use in specific topics.
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