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Purpose of a Handout

  • Provide structure for student learning.

  • Provide models of organization. 

  • Provide students with take homes they can use again.

  • Help students to think through topics in an organized fashion.

Example 1 - PEMDAS

  • Teacher showed PEMDAS video that featured the little characters in the second row.

  • The labeling is large and clear.

  • The entire page is utilized.

  • Color is utilized for a purpose not simply for show.

  • There is a column left for students to create their own acronym.

Example 2 - Cause & Effect

  • Fills entire sheet

  • Circles are large enough for students to write in.

  • Directions on top are short, clear, and serve as a reminder of the instructions given in class.

  • Can be used for a variety of classes and contexts.

  • Can be used in class or for homework.

  • Extends thinking and asks students to think through a problem by analyzing and predicting future consequences.

Example 3 - Classroom Management 

  • Fills entire page

  • Readable

  • Boxes organize information by theme and content

  • Hello Kitty graphic comes with a story, which helps to serve as a memory device.

  • Most important information is in bold and larger than other information.

  • Bullet points separate items.

  • Can serve as a take home for use in other classrooms.

Example 4 - Talking to the Text

  • Separates each step into its own box.

  • Provides multiple examples/models of how to perform each type of talking to the text

  • Provides information on what different texts might be.

  • Serves as a take home that can be used in other classes.
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Example 5 - Characterization

  • Clear, simple directions

  • Image of character students are learning about/reading about

  • Provides clear yet easy to follow structure that helps students to work through the assignment.

  • Handout can be tweaked and reused in any number of classes and situations

Example 6 - Inner and Outer Planets

  • Visual content

  • Basic facts necessary for later use and calculations

  • Visually organized - demonstrates proper organization

  • Room for student notes

  • Useful for a reference guide in later lessons.

Example 7 - Math Takehomes

  • Take home is useful for students beyond Summerbridge

  • Provides clear examples 

  • Can be turned into a guided note sheet

  • Can be turned into a homework assignment where students fill in information or add to it
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