Things Verde Loves
Mrs. Verde spends countless hours with tiny sticky squares...
What is... putting Post-it notes all over lesson plans
The first episode is great, but they won't remember it until...
What is ...28 episodes to get into long term memory
Verde won't be upsetti, as long as you serve her this for dinner
What is... spaghetti (or any Italian food)
Duration of this detailed duty (observation)?
What is ...count on 2 hours to be safe
This money can't buy a thing, but it sure will grab a student's attention
What is...a student's currency
Though barely audible Mrs. Verde loves being included in this
What is ...joining class Webex meetings and seeing the students
This end of the day announcement will stick in our minds for years
What is ..."Go home, and do your homework!"
Mrs. Verde hates doing this inclement event even more than NOT SEEING wait time, signaling, choraling, multiple modalities, high lighting, working in groups, with partners and restating student answers...not to mention use of manipulatives, Post-it notes, chart paper work and differentiation during observations......
What is ...driving in the snow
An abbreviated version of Verde's usual visit to the classroom
What is ...a short...but in actuality there is no such thing
This trio of quotes let's everyone know Verde means business
What is... "I'm not fooling around!" or "Am I making myself clear?!" or "Ah...What is this?"
If you plan on calling on students for responses, you'd better not rush
What is... witnessing WAIT TIME!
3 to 5 people!!!
Time's a'tickin... and when Verde wants quiet, she want it NOW and will say the following phrase
What is ..."I'm waiting!"
This scheduled 20 minute slot that turns into an hour twenty, whereas your lesson is completely altered and rewritten
What is.... a preconference
The class is expected to join in on this sing-along set
What is... choraling
If you act up, Verde will call you this misbehaving pasta
What is... a "naughty noodle"
Anyway you slice it or dice it, Verde is gaga over this gorgeous Gherkin
What is ...her little Pickle (times 2)
Every wonderful woman that makes Mrs. Verde happy is sure to hear this
What is ..."Good Girl!"
This scripted and lengthy visit is sure to make you squirm
What is ...an observation
Whether you agree or disagree you'd better show me the hand
What is... signaling
This technique on "How to deal with students" seems to work every time...
What is...pressure and support...and a cookie
This hierarchical model of educational learning objectives has been hanging on Verde's office wall for 40 years
What is... Bloom's Taxonomy
When you assume students "get it" but they look at you with blank faces... this is needed
What is... "Specificity"
This precise process of the brain is sure to make you ponder your perception
what is... metacognition
It's finally over..a teacher's response
What is... a sigh of relief and a drink
Grab your sunblock...if your kids aren't following the lesson you'll be on your way to...
What is ...Seaside or Belmar
(Either answer acceptable)