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SCAFFOLDING
Avery Harrison
Dr. Ralls
Research Proposal
Question
Writing skills
Problem
Relevance
Definitions
Common
Core
Sources
Close reading
Scaffolding
Engaged in
writing,
organize and
support
arguments
comprehend
history- not
just recite
facts
Review of
Literature
Scaffoldin
g
DBQ
Literacy
InquiryBased
Question
Scaffolding in Lesson:
1) Refer to Targets, establish rationale
2) Show Lesson and materials needed
3) Tap onto prior knowledge through questioning
4) Visual Aids
5) Assessment
Scaffolding overall DBQ assignment:
1) Explaining significance of writing
2) Political cartoons
3) Analysis on tests
4) Homework assignments/graphic organizers
5) Mini DBQ
Outcome Measures
Methods Design
AB design
1.
Quantitative Data:
2.
3.
Observe students
Ask questions
View classwork and graded assignments
Student work
Qualitative Data:
Teacher Collaboration
Student interviews
Baseline Data:
4.
5.
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Rubric
Dates Implemented
Baseline: October 8th
Progessive Debate: October
10th-15th
Graphic Organizer: October 24th
Mini DBQ: November 7th
Final DBQ: November 14th
Test 3: November 19th
Student A
Student B
Student C
4
2
0
Baseline/9
Debate/10
Essay /24
Final DBQ
Raw Score
Student A
90
Student B
85
Student C
84
REFLECTIONS
Audience:
History teachers
English teachers
Administrators
History students
REFLECTIONS
Findings are significant to future practice because the Common Core is becoming effective throughout
the country.
Dont be afraid to constantly model expectations. Students will think on their own once they are
properly guided. They need to be challenged to think at a higher level.
Alternate assessments to measure writing instead of standardized
Further research:
Effects of technology
Time allotted for assignments
Interdisciplinary writing
Diversity: cultural and learning
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
Student C
50%
Student B
40%
Student A
30%
20%
10%
0%
Baseline
Mini DBQ
Final DBQ