Literature Genius

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literature genius is composed of scientific research-based instructional procedures and resources designed for “watering-up” the curriculum, and was developed and validated by Edwin Ellis, Ph.D. (University of Alabama). Data from a range of scientific studies
in schools have documented substantial increases in academic performance.

• Based on principles of brain-based learning & universal instruction
• Features use of specific literature applications of cognitive elaboration strategies and higher-order thinking skills Used when teaching…
• Essential relational understandings of literature generative ideas * Critical & analytical thinking
• Reading & listening comprehension * Process writing & note-taking
• Vocabulary & abstract concepts
  
  SMARTvisuals are ‘smart’ graphic organizers because they are interactive (info can be inputted on screen); audio, video, and pictures files as well as Internet links can be integrated into them. Most importantly, SMARTvisuals are smart because they employ
  embeded semantic prompts designed to:
• Signal users to engage in robust thinking and information-processing strategies as they grapple with complex literature concepts.
• Cue users to think about and process information in specific ways that utilize very powerful language-based / brain-based cognitive learning strategies.
• Cue the user to take highly strategic actions associated with specific tasks.
• Focus attention on specific essential understandings associated with each of 7 high-frequency generative topics commonly addressed by common core literature standards.
• Specifically address seven dimensions of literature literacy for each of the 6 high-frequency generative topics to improve students’ ability to think, read, and write about literature.