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Gifted Support Services. Serving the individual . Focus on the Individual. NEEDS, StRENGTHs , Interests . 0pportunities for enrichment. *Use “Reading Semester” for “Purpose Class”* *Focused Independent Study Resulting in an Original Product (In-class & via pull-out)*
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Gifted Support Services Serving the individual
0pportunities for enrichment • *Use “Reading Semester” for “Purpose Class”* • *Focused Independent Study Resulting in an Original Product (In-class & via pull-out)* • Application of Thinking Skills to Literary Analysis • *Development of Discussion Skills through analysis and synthesis (connections)*
Opportunities for Enrichment • Examples of “SCENARIO:” • Focused Independent Study • Literary Genre Study • Cuisine/Chef Study • Robotics and Programming • Bridge Builder • Architect’s Dream • Screenwriter • Wall Street Analyst • Biological: Animal/Pet Behavioral Study
Study of Literary Genre • Research the characteristics of three literary genres (fantasy, historical fiction, and realistic fiction) • Write an original short story in each genre • CUISINE/CHEF INVESTIGATION • Research three types of cuisine and design traditional meals using authentic recipes and ingredients • Research three regional cuisines, analyze the role of food in each culture, and create meals and menus from each culture • Compare traditional recipes and create a recipe collection of modern adaptations
Robotics and Programming • Design, build and program robots to solve real world challenges such as creating the lines on a sport field, grabbing items for an individual with challenges in movement, and sorting items • ENGINEERING BRIDGE DESIGN • Design and test the structure of different types of bridges using software, apply that knowledge to analyze the design of local bridges and create replacements • ARCHITECT’S DREAM • Research famous architects and styles of architecture, design a dream house with software based on the research
Screenwriter • Adapt a favorite children’s book to create a screenplay for a short movie • Cast the roles with known actors • Photograph set locations • Prepare a storyboard to present to potential producers • Film and produce the screen play with peer actors and nearby locales • Write a script for a short movie and film it in Claymation using stop motion animation and voice-overs
Application of Thinking Skills to Literary AnalysisPurpose reading classOne semester courseone period/dayGifted support TeacherIncludes time for Focused independent study and Discussion skills
DevelopMent of Discussion Skills • Short readings from Touchstonescollection: • Nonfiction selections: ex. Martin L. King, jr • Reading followed by open discussion based on ground rules (awareness of non-verbal cues, vocal tone, etc) • Seminar format (chairs in a circle; importance of eye contact) • Teacher as facilitator not leader
Balancing gifted support options and General education Opportunities for enrichment Advanced coursework Advanced English 7 Algebra I Cyber Options • Application of thinking skills • Focus on independent study • Development of discussion skills
Student Transition • Meeting with gifted support students in groups at ECMS and HMS • Beginning of April
GIEP Meeting: before anniversary date • Current Gifted Support teacher sends the invitation to the meeting • Meeting to be held at current school building • Input for the Present Level of Educational Performance will be collected • Goals will be discussed for the next year
WHAT IS A SUCCESSFUL SCENARIO? • What IS a SUCCESSFUL SCENARIO? • A Unique Enrichment Opportunity for Focused, Independent Study by Gifted Students • Any possible Scenario will… • 1…be based on an area of student strength and/or interest • 2…involve an enriching challenge or “stretch” through • activities not available within the regular curriculum • 3…involve a series of steps/goals which will be planned & • implemented by the student • 4…result in a creative, original student product
weekly work sessions offered for scenario (independent study project) • Every Wednesday during the “Purpose Enrichment Class” semester is a scenario work session. No pull-out is necessary during this semester, as class time is given for independent study and project production with direct teacher guidance. • During the opposite semester, wherein the student is in Health class, “Pull-out Sessions” are offered on a flexible, rotating schedule so that students will not miss the same class more than once in a given month. Students will schedule with the Purpose Support Teacher weekly.
The 5-W’s of Scenario Selection A way of creatively determining your best choice for an engaging, exciting, fun, and educational independent project topic The5 W’s are?
WHENwill you do all • this work? • In general, every Wednesday is a Scenario Work Session day during the semester-long, 5-day-a-week Purpose Enrichment class. • During the opposite semester (when you will attend Health class 5 days a week,) you will schedule a once-a-week “Pull-out” with your Gifted Support teacher. That “Pull-out” time will serve as your Scenario Session. • It is usually not necessary (and it is not required) for you to work at home on your Scenario/Independent Project.
HOW will students accomplish this task?(Your teachers and your parents can guide you.) • 1.Choose a compelling topic which will engage and involve you for at least 6 months. • 2.Determine WHAT you want to accomplish. • 3.Set a series of connected, reachable goals (One should logically lead into the next.) • 4.WORK toward your goals through research, problem solving, experimentation, trial & error, writing, organizing, etc. • 5.ORGANIZE your information, make connections & determine conclusions, finalize your creation, product, etc.