CCS Teacher Skills
"When I say go, silently take out your ELA workbook and a pencil. I'll know you're ready when you're eyes are on me. You have 20 seconds, go!"
What-To-Do directions
I Do, You Do, We Do
Gradual Release
Giant paper, sometimes stick on the back, is used to create reference guides or lists for students. Often used in all subject areas - and often in short supply!
Anchor Chart Paper
a fidget
Using body language to communicate important information to students.
Square Up/Stand Still
A teacher shows students how to complete a skill by doing it themselves on a similar activity.
Modeling/Think Aloud
This writing utensil has been referred to often as a "teacher pen", is often used to grade, and comes in every single color imaginable.
Flair Felt Tip Pen
A social media app that is used to share pictures. A user can also post a "story" for their followers to view.
A variety of ways to address a student being off-task that doesn't interfere with the pace of instruction and is discrete.
Least Invasive Intervention
Crucial concepts students must be able to recall during student practice.
Key Points
Document Camera
A social media app where creators can post quick videos, often of dances, Amazon hauls, cooking, etc.
TikTok
"Let's have Ricky help you out! Make sure you're listening because I'm going to come back to you to make sure you've got it."
No Opt Out
A selected group of students with a variety of understandings to help assess students' learning.
Representative Sample
Best kind of pencil - it will never break!
Dixon Ticonderoga
A pair of shoes that can be worn in "sport mode" and will float in water. These shoes used to be considered "not cool" until recently.
3 Types of questioning techniques to help gauge student understanding.
Cold Call, Talking Hands, Call and Response
Questions used when you need to further student thinking or require more explanations from students.
Follow Up/Follow On
Since the pandemic, many students have each been assigned this piece of technology. Some students struggle to keep it charged or in one piece.
Chromebook
anime