Larry
Bell’s UNRAAVEL For Math
Underline
the questions
Now predict
what you think you need to do to solve the problem
Read
the word problem
Are the
important words circled? (especially clue words)
Apply
the step(s) you chose to solve the problem
Verify
the answer (is it reasonable: does it make sense?)
Eliminate
wrong answers
Let the
answer stay or rework the problem
Larry
Bell’s UNRAAVEL For Reading
Underline the title
Now predict the
passage (in one sentence)
Run through and
number the paragraphs
Are you reading
the questions?
Are the important
words circled? (Write down their meanings.)
Venture through
the passage
Eliminate wrong
answers in multiple choice.
Let the questions
be answered (Write the paragraph number where you found the answers.)
“Cultivating the Trust of Black Parents” by
Beverly Tatum
Teachers
listening to the concerns of parents
Representation
of all -environment, conversations, curriculum
Understanding
potential for bias
Sensitivity toward parent
distrust
Talking openly and truthfully
“Teaching and Transcending Basic Skills”
by Amanda Taylor
Temporary and targeted
Readiness
Assessment
and acceleration
Needed to
Scaffold
Critical
thinking
Expectations high!
Necessary
to
Demonstrate
intellectual ability
“Confronting the Racism of Low Expectations”
by Julie Landsman
New way of thinking
Ongoing
dialogue
Intelligence refined
Do
something
Immerse in
other cultures
Open and safe environment
Tell them
they can do it
Success for all
Grammar Rap by Chike Akua: (This came up
in the small group on Engagement)
Good communication skills are essential.
The power of the word will make you influential.
We need to know the eight parts of speech.
Master the language; go as high as you can reach.
A noun is a
person place or thing;
An idea in my mind that makes me dream.
A verb is a
word that always shows action;
Like divide, multiply, and do subtraction.
An adjective
always describes a noun,
Like a big, red truck you can drive around.
An adverb usually
end in –ly;
Clearly a verb is what it modifies.
A pronoun
takes the place of a noun;
Like when she, he and they walk
around.
Conjunctions connect phrases, clauses and
words;
And, but, or, nor and yet
haven’t you heard?
Here’s a word that’s definitely on a mission,
Let me give you some examples of a preposition:
In, on, from, to and around:
During, after, up and even down.
Now we need to learn about interjections,
A word with enthusiasm, lots of expression
Like: Stop! Go! Wait! Yes! And
No!
Wow! Great! Awesome! Uh-oh!
Now that you know the eight parts of speech,
Master the language, go as high as you can reach!
