Notes

1. Jenny- Powerpoint2. Suzy-Relationships 7-3-13. Becky-Lead Songs4. Jamie-Make copies of handouts (1972)5. Lori-Talk about the 12 power words6. Becky-The Fabulous Five7. Lisa-Unraavel8. Jamie-All-4-3-2-19. Jenny-Data

WELCOME TO THE LARRY

BELL PROGRAM

Get Ready to be Energized!!!

The Incredible Power of a Teacher

Why not my school?

Why not me?

YOU WILL LEARN:

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IMPORTANT DATES

TomorrowDecember 15thDecember 16thMarch 15th

“Even on your worst day you are some child’s best hope.”Larry Bell

“Kids don’t care how much we know until they know how much we care.” (unknown)

7 times an hour call your students something positive. (Wonderful Ones, Most Intelligent Ones, Sweet Little Love Doves)

3 times an hour brag on them (You are always on time, You have the neatest handwriting, You have perfect spelling)

1 time an hour (with love) show them that you never accept excuses (I love you, but this paper does not demonstrate your full potential-redo it.)

“If you don’t do touch-feely, you’re missing an opportunity to affect some of your most important kids.” Larry Bell

Talk to them Touch them (cautiously) but at least go near them Find a connection with them Whisper something positive Have open communication Tell them you love them Use “power names” Brag on what they can do well Find a reason that you never accept excuses

Emotional ConnectionsInspire kids to think critically

“Inspired students are more creative, emotional and imaginative. They are able to make products their own and they do it for more than a grade, and even when you’re not around.” Larry Bell

The 12 Most Powerful Words(Words that trip kids up on the EOG)

1. Trace

2. Analyze

3. Infer

4. Evaluate

5. Formulate

6. Describe

7. Support

8. Explain

9. Summarize

10. Compare

11. Contrast

12. Predict

The 12 Most Powerful Words(Words that trip kids up on the EOG)

1. Trace-Outline

2. Analyze-Break it Down

3. Infer-Read b/t the lines

4. Evaluate-Judge

5. Formulate-Put it together

6. Describe-Tell all about it

7. Support-Prove it

8. Explain-4W’s,H

9. Summarize-The gist

10. Compare-Alike

11. Contrast-Different

12. Predict-The future

The 12 Most Powerful Words

Use the words everyday orally-have the students use them as well

Display the words-posters, interactive word wall, picture words

Have students formulate their own definitions Practice everyday-6 minutes Integrate them across the curriculum Play games-Muscle Memory, I Have Who Has Sing Songs

DID WE SAY SING SONGS???

LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!!!

GET ON YOUR FEET!!!

THE FABULOUS FIVE

1. Say the words correctly on demand2. Spell the words correctly on demand3. Define the words correctly on demand4. Make a sentence with the words correctly on

demand 5. Create a question with the words correctly on

demand

Students need to be able to do this by Dec. 15th

BY DECEMBER 16TH

Grade levels need to come up with an additional twelve words that trip students up on the EOG. Students need to be able to perform the Fabulous Five with these additional words by March 15th.

1. Synthesize2. Interpret3. Determine

UNRAAVEL

Underline the title. Now predict what you think the story is about. Run through and number the paragraphs. Are you reading the questions? Are the important words circled? Venture through the passage. Eliminate the silly answer (Mark it out). Let the questions be answered. Write the

paragraph # and line # next to the questions where you found the answers.

HOW DO WE REMEMBER ALL OF THIS???

Did someone say sing a song???

This time all you have to do is listen--sing along if you like!!

UNRAVVELDraw a line, under the titleTake your best guess what it’s all aboutPut a number next to each paragraphTo help you find the answerTake some time, and read the questionsCircle all, the very important wordsWrite down what each word meansAnd now it’s time to readChorus UnraavelingUnraavelingThis is how we unraavel the 12 wordsCross out all the wrong answersPick the best of all that remainParagraph numbers will prove you know the answersNow double check your workChorus

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All-The whole class works through the reading passage together

4-Students work together in groups of four

3-Students work together in groups of three

2-Students work in pairs

1-Students work individually

Gradually lengthen passages so that by December 15th

passages are 1 1/2 times longer than students will see on the

EOG. -Why?

MAKE PRACTICE HARDER THAN

THE GAME!

IT WORKS--THE DATA PROVES IT!

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Proof-for the “At Promise”

Jesse Najera, Adelanto Elem., Adelanto, CA

Jesse Najera is a first year principal who was able to freeze the school in program improvement after four straight years of decline. In CA, a growth of 10 API points is considered good. Adelanto’s African American students’ scores increased 54 API points, Hispanic students increased 92 API points, Low Socio-Economic increased 84 API points, English Learners increased 100 API points. There was a school wide increase of 87 API points. Adelanto ES is a Title I school with the following demographics: 100%free/reduced lunch, 70% Hispanic/Latino, 60%ELL, 20% African American. In addition there are 4 prisons in the area and many of Adelanto’s students moved here to be close to relatives in prison.

More Proof-for the “At Promise”

Deirdre Holloway, Blue Ridge Elem. Fort Bend, TX

As a first year principal of Blue Ridge ES, Deirdre Holloway guided her school from the lowest in the district to making incredible gains in one year. Reading and writing scores increased as much as 16 percentage points and math scores increased up to 30 percentage points. Blue Ridge ES is a Title I urban school with the following demographics: 78% free/reduced lunch, 76% African American, 23% Hispanic/Latino,10% ELL, 8% Special Education.

They did it-We can too!!

Suzanne Roberts, J. Colin English Elementary School, North Ft. Meyer, FL, 3rd Grade Math

Suzanne Roberts’ entire class had been retained the previous year. She not only has a 100% pass rate in math but also an 83% pass rate in reading. J. Colin English Elementary School is a Title I school with the following demographics: 100% free/reduced lunch, 75% students

of color.

Last One-You get the point!

Jean Lavergne, Tejeda Middle School, San Antonio, TX, 5th and 6th Grade Math

Jean Lavergne was a 100%er in math for 7 consecutive years. She had 135+ students each year and her classes had special education inclusion. Tejeda Middle School has the following demographics: Predominantly Caucasian, 27% Latino, 5% African American.

IT WORKS--THE DATA PROVES IT!

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All use the Larry Bell Program-All made AYP for the very first time!

Other Resources to Check Out http://www.rapsa.org/pdf/070709_Bell.pdf (The Power of a Teacher

Notes)

http://www.flashcardmachine.com/larry-bells-12powerfulwords.html

http://www.marvacollins.com/biography.html (Westside Prepartory School in Chicago)

SUMMARIZED:

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THANK YOU!!!

Now take your excitement back to your students and become a

100%er!!!

We can do this!!!