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Mandy Springer Project

ASCD Whole Child Report

Silent Epidemic: Perspectives of High School Dropouts

The Connected Classroom Video

Author: Maureen Doyle McQuerry


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Winning Strategies for Test Taking Resources

Resource Title
Materials 1

Expository Text Structures
The five expository text structures and word cues.


Materials 2

Sample Reader Observations of Expository Text Structures
Blank chart to make observations while reading expository text. It works well for demonstrations and think alouds.


Materials 3

Sample Reader Observations of Narrative Text Structure
Blank chart to make observations while reading narrative text. It works well for demonstrations and think alouds.


Materials 4

Test-Reading Strategies Checklist
Students use this to note the test-reading strategies they use while reading test passages.


Materials 5

Question-Answering Checklist
Students use this to note the question-answering strategies they use while reading and answering test questions.


Materials 6

Expository Questions Chart
Question cues for the five expository text structures.


Materials 7

RESCUE
The steps to respond to constructed response questions.


Materials 8

Rubric for Scoring Constructed Response Questions
Students assess the quality of their written responses.


Materials 9

Checklist: Preparing for the Test-Taking Unit of Study
Guide to prepare for this unit of study.


Materials 10

Game Plan Overview
Determine which strategies to teach based on your students’ needs.


Materials 11

Test Unit Calendar
Daily planner will help assist in planning when to teach each lesson.


Materials 12

Bob’s Market
Bob’s Market in narrative form for student use.


Materials 13

Interesting Insects
Interesting Insects in narrative form for student use.