WICOR

Writing is...

• A communication tool

• Makes us interdependent on one another

• A learning tool

• A record of thinking

Students who write...

• Consider the audience and purpose

• Support their thinking

• Demonstrate their understanding

• Write in an academic style

• Engage in various processes and styles

Examples of writing are

• Asking a question in a discussion

• Creating podcast script

• Developing a personal narrative essay

• Reading a book for English class

Inquiry is...

• Asking critical questions

• Correcting others when they make a mistake

• Uncovering one's understanding

• Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion

Examples of inquiry are...

• Asking questions in class

• Working through a difficult math problem

• Exploring what you are curious about

• Responding "I don't get it" to a discussion question

Students who inquire...

• Clarify and probe their own thinking

• Don't care about understanding the. material

• Analyze and synthesize materials

• Work through ambiguity

• Always ask questions, even if they know the answer

Collaboration is...

• Taking answers from others when you're struggling

• Teamwork with shared responsibility

• Discussion with peers

• Sharing of ideas, info, and opinions

Students who collaborate...

• Always agree

• Work together toward a common goal

• Need the smartest person in the room on their team to succeed

• Develop interdependence

• Support others

Examples of collaboration...

• Study groups

• Peer review

• Multi person projects

• Quizzes

• Surveys

Organization is...

• Strategically controlling learning

• Color coding everything

• Managing materials

• Planning and prioritizing

• Putting AVID in front of other classes