Horizon Middle School

Focused Notes

         Focused Note Phases Overview

         Focused Note-taking document

         Focused Note-taking PowerPoint

Learning logs/Reflections

        Learning Logs Weekly

        Learning Logs for all Content Areas

Quickwrites

        Summary of Learned Content

Inquiry is:

        Uncovering one's understanding
         Engaging in thinking, learning, discussion

         Asking critical questions

Collaboration is:

        Teamwork with shared responsibility
         Sharing of Ideas, Info, and Opinions

         Formal/Informal discussion

Students who Collaborate:

         Work together toward a common goal

         Develop positive interdependence

         Work in focused study groups
         Support the learning of others

Organization is:

         Managing materials
         Planning and Prioritizing

         Strategically controlling your learning

Students who Organize:

         Develop and use Processes

         Manage their time well

         Interact with their teachers
         Use Self-Direction & Self-Evaluation

Reading is:

        Gaining Meaning, Understanding, and Knowledge from print and other media
         Purpose-driven

         Interactive

Students who Read:

         Understand text structures

         Use prior knowledge and make connections to Text, Self, and World

         Make predictions and ask questions
         Create Visual Images as they read