Part 1: November 5, 2019
Previously titled Targeting the Tough TEKS!
Some TEKS never go away! Long-term low and repeatedly tested TEKS taunt 8th grade! Participants will be taught a process for effective use of their data to create standards-based lessons, activities, and find valid resources to assist with targeting the tough TEKS in Grade 8 United States History. Participants will walk away with a Google folder of materials and strategies to use to enhance rigor and engage students in American History content. Join us as we take 8th grade Social Studies on!
Part 2: April 1, 2020 - Date changed to June 8, 2020
STAAR Review/Blitz/Camp
Whatever you call it, we have it for you! Many of you have asked for a review session for 8th Grade Social Studies so we've created one that will keep your students engaged all day and target each era and strand they need to know! This session will provide you fun yet challenging activities to help students reach depth of knowledge. Join us for this fun filled day! You'll leave with activities ready to implement.
Session Priorities:
- Priority TEKS focus to address long-term TEKS
- Strand focus for comprehensive understanding
- Formative assessment activities to assess mastery
- 4 Language domain activities to support English Learners
- Making Learning Fun and comprehensive!