CERCA Slides
1+ weeks of instruction–fully ready to present and easy to edit. Do your thing!!
Use symbolism and historical context to write a personal narrative about an object of significance in your life.
CERCA Slides are…
Research-based practices that lead to accelerated reading and writing growth.
2
Student Guide
A guide for note-taking, discussion, collaboration, and extension activities.
�(orange slides)
Class Presentation
A student-facing presentation you can
edit for a hybrid, fully online, or fully
in-person class.
(blue slides)
T E A C H E R G U I D E
2
Why switch to CERCA Slides?
Flexible and resilient literacy routines enable learning in in-person, hybrid, and virtual settings.
Take Daily Lesson Planning Off Your Plate
Save hours of detailed lesson planning each week.
3
Let Students Drive Their Learning
Student guides spell out every step, so students can work at their own pace without sacrificing collaboration.
Support SEL in Your Classroom
Build relationships with students to support SEL and calm classrooms.
T E A C H E R G U I D E
Watch this webinar: ThinkCERCA’s Flexible and Resilient Literacy Routines
Make MTSS Doable
Support personalized learning and data sharing across teams in Tier 1 instruction.
3
What will students know, understand, and be able to do through this lesson?
Knowledge
Elements of narrative writing; how authors use personal narrative to explore their own ideas and attitudes.
4
Understanding
The ways in which writers help readers create understanding through the selection of words and sensory details; That an author may have different purposes for writing personal narratives.
T E A C H E R G U I D E
Skills
Take effective notes; analyze elements of narrative; Compose literary texts such as personal narratives.
Close Reading & Writing: At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Assign these lessons at learn.thinkcerca.com
4
What standards will this lesson help students practice?
5
T E A C H E R G U I D E
CCSS
CCSS.RI.11-12.1; CCSS.RI.11-12.2; CCSS.RI.11-12.4; CCSS.RI.11-12.6 CCSS.W.11-12.3 CCSS.W.11-12.4, CCSS.W.11-12.5, CCSS.W.11-12.9, CCSS.W.11-12.10
TEKS
TEKS.ELAR.11.2(A); TEKS.ELAR.11.4(A); TEKS.ELAR.11.4(B); TEKS.ELAR.11.4(E); TEKS.ELAR.11.4(F); TEKS.ELAR.11.4(G); TEKS.ELAR.11.4(I); TEKS.ELAR.11.5(B); TEKS.ELAR.11.5(C); TEKS.ELAR.11.5(D); TEKS.ELAR.11.5(E); TEKS.ELAR.11.5(G); TEKS.ELAR.11.5(J); TEKS.ELAR.11.7(A); TEKS.ELAR.11.8(A); TEKS.ELAR.11.8(B); TEKS.ELAR.11.8(D); TEKS.ELAR.11.9(A); TEKS.ELAR.11.9(C); TEKS.ELAR.11.10(B)
CASEL Framework
SEL.Self-Awareness.1= Integrating personal and social identities; SEL.Self-Awareness.6= Examining prejudices and biases; SEL.Social Awareness.6=Identifying diverse social norms, including unjust ones
Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards
SJS.ID.9-12.2; SJS.ID.9-12.3; SJS.ID.9-12.5; SJS.DI.9-12.10; SJS.JU.9-12.11
5
6
T E A C H E R G U I D E
SKILLS FOCUS | CLOSE READING AND WRITING LESSON | ||
SESSION 1 40 minutes | STEP 1 40 minutes | STEPS 2, 3, 4 40-80 minutes | STEP 5 40-80 minutes |
Direct instruction Lesson Check your Comprehension | Overview and Connect | Close Reading Multiple Choice Highlighting and Annotating�Activity | Build Your Narrative |
Vocabulary Building Cornell Notes | Finding Purpose for Learning Think-Pair-Share | Pause and Reflect Test Prep Strategy | Pre-Writing Discussion (Optional) Peer Editing (Optional) Writing Reflection (Optional) Optional Extensions |
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab? (You can edit this!)
ThinkCERCA Platform
(Online)
ThinkCERCA Student Guide Tools
(Off-app, optional)
Activities can be completed asynchronously for hybrid or remote learning.
6
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Use symbolism and historical context to write a personal narrative about an object of significance in your life.
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Use symbolism and historical context to write a personal narrative about an object of significance in your life.
Date | Focus/Step | On ThinkCERCA (Online) | Student Guide |
X/XX | Vocabulary Skills Instruction | Complete the Direct Instruction lesson and check your comprehension | Vocabulary Building Cornell Notes |
X/XX | Step 1: Connect | Read the Topic Overview; Write a brief personal reflection in Connect | Finding Your Purpose for Learning Think-Pair-Share |
X/XX | Step 2: Read | Complete a close reading and answer the multiple choice questions | Pause and Reflect Test Prep Strategy |
X/XX | Step 3: Engage with the Text | Highlight and annotate the text | Highlight and Annotate |
X/XX | Step 4: Think | Complete Activity | Begin Developing Your Ideas |
X/XX | Step 5: Build Your Narrative | Draft an outline and review with peers Complete final draft | Collaborate: Share Your Story Plan�Peer Editing (optional)�Writing Reflection (optional) |
X/XX | Extension Activities | | Inquiry to Research: Asking Questions of the Texts (optional) Inquiry to Research: Coming of Age Stories (optional) Storytelling Circle: Sharing Personal Narratives (optional) |
8
V O C A B U L A R Y B U I L D I N G
Frayer Model
9
Skills �Lesson
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
1
2
10
D I R E C T I N S T R U C T I O N G U I D E
Cornell Notes: Making Arguments About Words and Details in Literature
11
Step 1: Connect
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
1
2
12
S T E P 1 : O V E R V I E W
Finding Your Purpose for Learning
13
S T E P 1 : C O N N E C T
Think-Pair-Share
14
Step 2: Read
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
1
2
15
S T E P 2 : R E A D
Pause and Reflect
View this portion of the lesson at ThinkCERCA
16
S T E P 2 : R E A D
Test Prep Strategy: Rephrasing Multiple Choice Questions (optional)
17
Step 3: Engage with the Text
learn.thinkcerca.com
Student Guide
1
18
S T E P 3 : E N G A G E W I T H T H E T E X T
Highlight and Annotate
19
Step 4: Think
learn.thinkcerca.com
Student Guide
1
20
S T E P 4 : T H I N K
Begin Developing Your Ideas
21
Step 5: Build Your Narrative
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
1
22
S T E P 5 : B U I L D Y O U R N A R R A T I V E
Collaborate: Share your Story Plan
23
Step 5: Continued
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
1
2
24
S T E P 5 : B U I L D Y O U R N A R R A T I V E
Peer Editing Activity
25
S T E P 5 : B U I L D Y O U R N A R R A T I V E
Writing Reflection
26
Optional Extensions
The following activities can be used as optional extensions to this lesson.
27
O P T I O N A L E X T E N S I O N : I N Q U I R Y T O R E S E A R C H
Asking Questions of the Texts
28
O P T I O N A L E X T E N S I O N : I N Q U I R Y T O R E S E A R C H
Coming-of-Age Stories
29
O P T I O N A L E X T E N S I O N : �S T O R Y T E L L I N G C I R C L E
Sharing Personal Narratives
30
Visual Teacher’s Guide
What does a day and a week look like?
31
32
T E A C H E R G U I D E
S K I L L S F O C U S
Making Arguments About Words and Details in Literature
Teachers can lead students through the lesson, or have students collaborate to complete lessons.�(Optional Gradual Release of Responsibility Scripts included.)
Skills Instruction ~ 30-45 minutes
A lesson matched to the core focus of the tasks in the close reading or writing lesson.
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
32
33
T E A C H E R G U I D E
S T E P 1
Overview and Connect
Students make personal connections to the text and share their reflections on the key themes they will explore in the lesson. Then they generate their own questions that they can explore as they read. This step is critical in social and emotional development and helps to build community.
Close Reading ~ 30-40 minutes
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Overview and Connect
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
33
34
T E A C H E R G U I D E
S T E P S 2, 3, 4
Read, Engage with the Text, and Think
Students review the writing prompt. They read closely, highlighting, annotating, and
answering multiple choice questions. They also summarize the text.
Close Reading ~ 30-40 minutes
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Read, Engage with the Text, and Summarize
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
34
35
T E A C H E R G U I D E
S T E P 5
Build Your Narrative
Students review the writing prompt and plan drafts based on their graphic organizers. Discussion and collaboration throughout this process clarifies thinking and improves support and organization.
Critical Thinking ~ 40-80 minutes
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Build Your Narrative
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
35
36
T E A C H E R G U I D E
S T E P 5, continued
Build Your Narrative
In the final step, students will complete their draft, engage in peer editing and reflect on their writing experience.
Writing ~ 40 minutes
At 18, I’m Facing a Choice That Will Define My Adulthood: Should I Wear Hijab?
Build Your Narrative
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
36
37
T E A C H E R G U I D E
Share Feedback
There are often many more papers to give feedback on than there are hours in the day. Use our quick score and find two positive things to say. Also choose one area of growth. You can return the essay with or without a score.
Writing
Praise the Positive and Use our Growth Focus Tool to Personalize Learning
Student Guide
learn.thinkcerca.com
37
T E A C H E R G U I D E
See Curriculum Integration Models here�
Curriculum Planning
See daily/weekly routine samples and schedules w/PD on demand.
Flexible �and Resilient Routines
See smart goal �tools and community building resources here.
Goal-Setting �and Community Building
Want to Learn more?
38