My co-teacher and I both feel the UO has been very good for the students in focusing them on the bigger picture. We found that we frequently cue students to think about/look at the UO when during instruction and class discussions. They are pretty successful in linking the information back. We can definitely see how it helps "pull them back" from the details and think about how the information is connected in the bigger picture.
One challenge for us has been keeping our students motivated to use this routine. We also use the Framing Routine for all notes, and the LINCing Routine for important vocabulary. Because the students use the Framing Routine about once a week, they see the similar structure in the UO and perceive it as another layer of information---we are working to keep variety and motivation!
One challenge for us has been keeping our students motivated to use this routine. We also use the Framing Routine for all notes, and the LINCing Routine for important vocabulary. Because the students use the Framing Routine about once a week, they see the similar structure in the UO and perceive it as another layer of information---we are working to keep variety and motivation!