Student

Engagement
Final
Presentation
Chris Maze
 Theme/Question
Total Literacy Techniques - Ch. 5 Reading Informational Texts
Problem Handout

Real world, relatable bridge problem.

Measurements, data, and questions.

Board Work

Questions and TPT written on board.

Bridges Handout

Wrote a three-page handout of information about several types of bridges.

All necessary information to answer questions included.

 TPTs
Marked-up Text

One-Word Summary

Active/Zombie Reading

Concept Analogies
Marked-up Text
Highlighting

Notes to self

Relevant to reader for later comprehension

Aims -
Brevity

Clarity

Important pieces of info

NOT Everything

Effectiveness
 Example (from me) to give students an idea
of how much highlighting is appropriate.
Ideas for important information.
One-Word Summary
Asked for, then took volunteer answers for a one-word summary of
the section which was read in common.

Difficulties
Vocabulary

Diversity of material

Two-Word Summary was more effective, generated greater

participation.
Bridge Forces, Physical Stressors, Engineering needs
Active/Zombie Reading
Specific questions to answer/learning objectives
What material should the bridge be made from?

How long is the span?

What kind of crossing?

What is the load on the bridge?

Where is the compression and the tension?

First section - Compression and Tension

Speak about generalities first

Active/Zombie
Levels
What material should the bridge be made from?
Level 2

How long is the span?

Level 2

What kind of crossing?

Level 3

What is the load on the bridge?

Level 2
Concept Analogies
Key is to open as bridge is to ________________.

Gas is to car as truss is to _______________.

Hot is to cold as suspension is to _____________.

Grey is to clouds as bridge is to _____________.

Effectiveness