The FRAME that I developed was for the area of composite figures that required addition. The CLOZE style FRAME was displayed on the Activpanel and student copies were distributed. I used this FRAME to re-teach a previous skill where I had used typical guided practice notes. Unfortunately, my students struggled to apply the concept.
To begin, Students participated in a discussion about key vocabulary before we began completing the information on the FRAME. I stressed that students were expected to ask questions, express their level of understanding, and participate in choosing descriptors for each part of the FRAME.
At first, students were reluctant to share their thoughts or to ask questions, but once one or two became more actively involved with the co-construction, others followed suit. The use of the FRAME encouraged discussions, "aha" moments, and the combination of graphics and words made reaching every learner easier.
In the end, I questioned students regarding their thoughts about using the FRAME, and to my surprise, my students were overwhelmingly positive. After my students used their FRAME to complete practice problems, they were even more invested.
To begin, Students participated in a discussion about key vocabulary before we began completing the information on the FRAME. I stressed that students were expected to ask questions, express their level of understanding, and participate in choosing descriptors for each part of the FRAME.
At first, students were reluctant to share their thoughts or to ask questions, but once one or two became more actively involved with the co-construction, others followed suit. The use of the FRAME encouraged discussions, "aha" moments, and the combination of graphics and words made reaching every learner easier.
In the end, I questioned students regarding their thoughts about using the FRAME, and to my surprise, my students were overwhelmingly positive. After my students used their FRAME to complete practice problems, they were even more invested.