Teaching+and+Learning

=Teaching and Learning=

This lesson employs the novel //Love That Dog// by Sharon Creech to teach inference skills. Students are guided in attending to how the author subtly demonstrates the main character's changing attitude towards poetry. [|Comprehension Strategy Lesson] This buILder teaches students about the fascinating history of Washington Heights, a neighborhood of northern Manhattan. After gathering facts using preselected websites, students will create a walking tour of Washington Heights, write a song/rap about the area, or design an historical marker commemorating an overlooked person or event related to the neighborhood. [|History in the Heights] [|History in the Heights Handout]
 * **Knowledge of Learners and Learning**
 * **Effective and Knowledgeable Teacher**

This presentation is designed for students new to the school. It outlines the basic rules and procedures of the library and sets the tone that the library is a place for learning and enjoyment. [|Library Basics Powerpoint] This lesson offers students a mnemonic device to remember ways to take effective notes. [|Gods and Goddesses of Notetaking]
 * **Information Literacy Curriculum**