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Introduction

In using this program we ask that you acknowledge source as www.lile.org and contribution by Positive Strokes for Education ; Lydia Zamorano, Director


The Theme:

1.) Capture Main Ideas
2.) Choose an Order for these Ideas
3.) Develop the ideas, in the order selected


This Program has a focus on HOW TO Learn rather than on what to learn.


We welcome creative applications for using this process in education, mail submissions here.
      The format for this program has been created from traditional ideas within our existing system of education. 

      Using this approach, words which are selected by the participant are then placed in respective boxes. The boxes are thereafter ordered and a sentence is developed for each, underlining the word(s) as used. Each sentence is written in the order which the participant has selected. The 'Words' used may come from vocabulary lessons, readings, or simply be chosen by the participant.

      The participant realizes accountability by this design and is empowered by self-awareness of their action taken.
      Each time these 3 simple steps are taken, the result is an example of accountability, with the participant being held accountable to their own design. 

      The student creates an illustration by building sentences from the words they choose, of a greater picture being built from small pieces. When words are selected from a reading and afterwards reiterated in sentences, the student creates an illustration of a larger picture being reduced to key pieces and then rebuilt with the creation of sentences written. 

      These exercises are designed to meet a need of the student to be noticed for their abilities. Here the student is put in the drivers seat and the student becomes occupied while participating in this process.  Ultimately, this gives class time and class control back to the teacher.
 
The Writing application engages the writer in choosing his or her own ideas. These ideas, or words, are placed in as many separate boxes as needed. Ideas are sequenced using arrows or numbers. The word or idea is underlined when used in a sentence. By linking these boxes, the writer chooses which word to use and then the order in which these ideas are to be written. When the writer is accountable to their own design, the work is deemed correct. Grading this application is as simple as verifying that the order denoted by the writer matches the order of the underlined words used in the writing.

The Reading application, the reader chooses one keyword per paragraph read, and inserts this word into a box. This key word is one which helps the reader remember what the paragraph was about and therefore is one which the reader must choose for themselves. After the selection is read, the reader decides on an order for the words chosen. Sentences are then written in that order with the key word underlined where it appears. The reader is encouraged to describe the reading with the writing created. However, all work is deemed correct if the work reflects the sequence created by the reader.

The Vocabulary application encourages the participant to choose a minimal number of new vocabulary words from a list provided and then select an order to write descriptive sentences. The vocabulary list can be used to reteach over until all the vocabulary words have been mastered and entered onto the student's word wall. Grading these applications is as simple as verifying that the order for selected words match the order of the underlined words used in the writing created by the student.

The Participant or student is placed in the Driver's Seat and is asked which words to use and how to use them. This allows time for student evaluation by the instructor. This encourages creative expression by the student before the writing is organized. With this system, plagerism is impossible.

The Participant or student is shown by procedure that small ideas can create Big Pictures, and that Big Pictures can be reduced to small ideas.

The Result is a comprehensive act by the student that shows retention and reiteration for a selected topic. The grading is based on the ability of the participant to be accountable to their own designs and action.

The Best Result is empowerment of the student. When the student participates, then the student can learn. Without participation on the part of the student learning is not going to happen. After using this Bell Ringer, students can be more attentive and involved in the class discussions.

This program improves reading comprehension and deductive reasoning. It sets an example of how our education system works and what it means to be accountable to one's own writing design.

The Program begins with the issuance of a License to Learn which is contained within this package and can be copied on card stock to yield a more substantial product. Every student receives a certificate at the end of each six weeks. (Special recognition can be achieved using paste on effects, etc.)

By including each student, their potential is acknowledged by all the students in the class. Indirectly, this addresses the responsibility of each student to be accountable.

There are templates included in this package which enable the instructor to rubber cement selected readings or vocabulary lists, and then copy the format for an overhead viewer.

We introduce Symbol Recognition by using symbols with which to contain the ideas or key words; and in particular: a case where the student is presented with a list of sentences and asked to Capture the Subject inside of a rectangle, or Capture the Verb inside of a different symbol. We hope this action will introduce the use of symbols to the student and make grading visually easier for the Teacher. The symbols used here have come from a template used in making computer logic flowcharts. The rectangle stands for a process; the parallelogram indicates input/output. More of this

Thank you for taking the time to evaluate the program. We want to help kids learn more, and to learn at a faster rate. Let us know how we may assist you in the implementation of this program. We look forward to your input concerning this material.

Respectfully Yours

Ms. L Zamorano
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