Word Study Tools Using PWIM by Emily Calhoun
As a homeroom teacher in an international school environment, I have found that integrating this model of teaching is highly effective for teaching beginning reading and writing as well as for inquiry-based word study. Not only that, it integrates visual scaffolding for language learners and allows students to have a visual dictionary for the words they are sorting. I have developed several tools for use with Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) for my students in grade 2 who are all language learners. Once you have the words, type them up. Print them into cards and cut them. You need a set for every pair of students. I recommend that you investigate more into the process by reading Emily Calhoun's book or viewing some of her videos on YouTube if you are not familiar with this model of teaching. Access and Download here |
Mathematics Resources
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PYP Units of Inquiry
These are examples of Research Booklets that I have created for my grade 2 students to scaffold the research process based on their language and skill needs. Inquiry is about curiosity that leads to questioning. Then leads to a research cycle where students are developing skills for lifelong learning. These are PDFs and not editable as they are not intended to be used as is for another group of students. As every group is different, I have made changes and prepared for each unique unit of inquiry's context and the students in the room. However, if you are new to the PYP, you may find it useful to see what has been created and used successfully to scaffold the inquiry process through each PYP transdisciplinary theme.
Who we areConceptual Lens: Healthy Choices
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Where we are in place and time |
How we express ourselvesConceptual Lens: Performance
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How the world worksConceptual Lens: Materials
Click here to access Version 1 Click here to access Version 2 Conceptual Lens: Innovation Click here to access |
How we organize ourselvesConceptual Lens: Organizations
Click here to access Version 1 Click here to access Version 2 Conceptual Lens: Systems Click here to access |
Sharing the planetConceptual Lens: Conflict
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