In this informative video, teacher Nicole Demarakis discusses the use of advance organizers in all types of high school lessons to help students preview content. By incorporating this effective strategy, teachers can provide students with a framework for understanding the material before diving into the details. Nicole explains how advance organizers enhance student comprehension, engagement, and retention by preparing them for what they are about to learn. Whether it's a history, math, science, or English lesson, advance organizers can be tailored to suit the needs of any subject area. High school educators looking to improve their lesson planning and student outcomes will benefit from Nicole's insights on previewing content with advance organizers.

Previewing Content Playlist

8 Suggested Strategies | 16:38

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Preview Questions

Previewing Content With Questions in All Lessons

Join High School teacher Stephanie Angel Torres as she demonstrates how to effectively use preview questions to engage students in all lessons. In this insightful video, Stephanie shows how asking thought-provoking questions before diving into new material can...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Previewing Content

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Visual Activities

Highlighting Critical Information by Using Visual Activities

In this informative video, high school teacher Bo Ryan demonstrates to fellow educators the importance of using visual activities to highlight critical information in all lessons. By incorporating visual aids such as charts, diagrams, and graphic organizers, R...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Highlighting Content

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Questioning Sequences

Elaborating on Information by Using Questioning Sequences

In this video, educator Erik Francis demonstrates the use of questioning sequences as a strategy for elaborating on information in high school lessons. By utilizing a series of carefully crafted questions, Francis guides students to deepen their understanding ...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Elaborating on Learning

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Informational Hooks

Previewing Content With Informational Hooks in All Types of Lessons

In this instructional video, teacher Laurie Feinzimer demonstrates the effective use of informational hooks to engage high school students in all types of lessons. By strategically incorporating captivating tidbits of information at the beginning of a lesson, ...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Previewing Content

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Group Reflecting on Learning

Organizing Students to Interact for Reflecting on Learning

In this insightful video led by teacher Stephanie Angel Torres, students at the high school level will learn how to effectively organize themselves into groups for reflecting on their learning experiences. This strategy, known as Group Reflecting on Learning, ...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Organizing Student Interactions

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Think-pair-share and Think-pair-square

Organizing Students to Interact With Think-Pair-Share-Square

In this video, teacher Sue Ellen Vozza demonstrates effective strategies for organizing high school students to interact using the Think-Pair-Share and Think-Pair-Square methods. These collaborative learning techniques encourage students to engage in meaningfu...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Organizing Student Interactions

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Teacher-prepared Notes

Previewing Content Using Teacher-Prepared Notes

In this informative video, teacher Bo Ryan demonstrates how to effectively utilize teacher-prepared notes to preview content in all lessons for high school students. By providing organized and concise notes, teachers can help students better understand the mat...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Previewing Content

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Critical Input Experiences

Highlighting Critical Information by Identifying Critical-Input Experiences

In this engaging video, High School teacher Valerie Tomkiel dives into the strategy of Critical Input Experiences, aiming to highlight crucial information in all lessons. With a focus on content, Valerie demonstrates how to identify and emphasize key concepts ...

Strand: All Lessons

Element: Highlighting Content