Text Rendering
Text Rendering Text rendering is an instructional strategy that maximizes live learning time by incorporating individual responsibility, collaborative work and reading. Prior to class, students are assigned a reading to complete individually. They will render the text during class. This protocol can be used for all sorts of readings from introductions of topics, reviews or a deep dive. It works well with both fiction and non-fiction reading. Individually and prior to live class: Students read and identify an important sentence, phrase, and word. They can answer "Why did you find this significant?" Have students record their words and insights on to a teacher-shared document. On this same document, share the learning intentions and the steps to the protocol to ensure clarity. During the live meeting: Teacher provides directions and students are placed into groups. The first scribe is assigned. Round 1: Students shares their sentences and explain why they chose it. ...