SDAIE+Strategies

=SDAIE:= Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English [|SDAIE Definition] [|SDAIE Handbook] [|SDAIE Glossary]

Story Stuff SDAIE Strategies 10/30/08 The following are notes from an Advanced SDAIE workshop:

Purpose of SDAIE (Do our sheltered classes include?) Scaffolded, brain-based strategies (How is the scaffolding different for different students?) Engagement (both orally but also silently/ actively) Reflect, review, revisit, repeat Validation of relationships/ culture (encouragement of success) Interaction (with the teacher, other students, the text) Clear communication in the moment (check for understanding) Expectations HIGH and supported

Trading Cards: Directions: 1. Give students 3x5 cards and number off 1-3 or 4 (or divide cards up using various core terminology/ concepts). 2. Play music for about 20-30 seconds while students walk around and trade cards. 3. When the music stops, form groups of a chosen size (vary...same number, odd/even, all different) and have students answer topical questions. 4. Repeat. Purpose: ß Reinforces the subject/ develops review ß Encourages English oral communication ß Allows for concept understanding check.

Think, WRITE, pair, share Directions: Same as the traditional with one change. 1. Ask a question and allow students time to think and write an answer. Include in the instructions that you will collect/check written answers. 2. Have students discuss briefly with those around you. 3. Share out in class. Purpose: ß Allows students to organize and translate their thoughts into English ß Encourages quiet students to share ideas ß Allows teacher to call on any student for answer (no simply the most verbal)

Found Poem (not simply for English classes) Directions: 1. After students have read a core piece, have them break up the passage into its most important ideas. (Groups or pairs works best.) 2. Use the ideas as lines of the poem (see Pledge of Allegiance example). Repetition of lines is encouraged.

Pledge of Allegiance The United States of America One nation The United States of America One republic The United States of America Indivisible Liberty Justice for all The United States of America 3. Share out. Purpose: ß Highlights main ideas ß Provides “wall art” for visual reminders ß Allows for reading understanding check

Window Pane (Be careful not to over use.) Directions: 1. Separate core concepts into even number. 2. Create a handout and large paper (for demonstration).

3. With the students draw a simple picture of each concept. (Don’t tell kids what you are drawing, just have them mimic your drawing. Redraw for each class.) 4. Label the drawing with the concept word. 5. Have students STAND and simply act out the concept. 6. Repeat with other core concepts to fill in the chart. 7. After each new word have students review the previous “actions.” Purpose: ß Helps learning of core (unit), difficult concepts ß Encourages concepts retention ß Develops multi-modality learning ß Creates a visual reinforcement