Assignments


 * Between now and September 28:**

• **Tryout** at least one of the **strategies** as well as design lessons using the **BDA model** (Effective Model of Engagement). **Share** your experience with others under the discussion tab titled "**Tryout #1**." Read what others are posting and **respond** to at least 2 others. Responses may include comments, questions or suggestions.

• **Read** in **//Plainer Truths//** Chapter 4 on Vocabulary. As always, please mark up the text by highlighting, underlining, making margin notes, etc. We'll discuss the chapter on September 28 with a strategy called "Group Reading Talk."

• Finalize your **project topic** and the colleagues you will be working with and be prepared to share a brief overview. If you have any questions about the project, please contact us at any time.

**By January 22:**


 * •** Complete another tryout, share and respond under the discussion tab titled "**Tryout #2**."

• Complete and be prepared to share (in small groups) your **final project**. Be sure to prepare multiple copies, one to submit to UPenn and one for each of the authors.