Makes Sense Strategic Graphic Organizer Instruction

This guidebook focuses on specific evidence-based techniques for planning units and lessons, and techniques for delivering strategic instruction.

The unit planning procedures feature use of the “CORE Idea Strategy” (Critical concepts, Organization of information, Relationships to students background knowledge, and Essential experiences) for enhancing understanding of the critical concepts.

Included are specific guidelines for differentiating curriculum, and procedures for developing effective graphic organizers for use when teaching.
Also included are an array of “Activation and Anticipation” strategies and think-sheets for use at the beginning of a lesson, “Scaffolding” strategies for use during a lesson, and “Reflective Review” strategies and think-sheets for use at the end of a lesson.