AVID SKILLS
What does the O in WICOR stand for?
Organization
What number comes next: 2, 4, 6, 8, __?
10
Name one thing you should bring to class every day.
Pencil, Binder, Computer
I have pages but I'm not a website. What am I?
A book
Would you rather have no homework or no tests?
Team must defend its answer.
Name two ways to stay organized at school
Use your Binder, Write down due Dates, Keep Backback clean
If you pass the person in 2nd place in a race, what place are you in?
2nd
You don't understand the directions. What's the BEST thing to do?
Ask for clarification/help
I get wetter the more I dry. What am I?
A towel
Would you rather do a group project or work alone?
Explain why.
What does the I in WICOR stand for?
Inquiry
A farmer has 10 cows. All but 3 run away. How many remain?
3
Your group disagrees with your idea. What should you do?
Listen, discuss, and compromise
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. What am I?
A keyboard
Would you rather give a 5-minute speech or take a 20-question test?
Defend it.
Name all 5 parts of WICOR.
Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading
There are 3 apples. You take away 2. How many apples do YOU have?
2
You have a big project due in two weeks. What's the smartest first step?
Break it into smaller tasks/make a plan
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
Would you rather have school start one hour later or leave one hour earlier?
Give two reasons.
Your group has one student doing all the work. Which WICOR skill needs improvement and why?
Collaboration
Two fathers and two sons go fishing. They catch 3 fish and everyone gets one. How?
Grandfather, father, son
You have 4 assignments due Friday. Explain a strategy for getting them completed.
Prioritize, schedule, break into tasks, etc.
What belongs to you but other people use it more than you do?
Your name
Your team has 30 seconds to agree: What's the MOST important skill for being successful in middle school?
Defend your answer.