Assessing Student Engagement Strategies

The webinar discusses strategies for enhancing middle school ELA, featuring Lucas Drewp, a successful teacher from Baltimore. It covers effective classroom practices, focusing on writing and reading strategies, and the transition to remote learning during COVID-19. The session highlights the importance of engagement, the use of the Amplify ELA curriculum, and the challenges of remote education. Resources for remote learning are also shared.

What is the main focus of the webinar discussed in the introduction?

• Strategies for high school math

• Strategies for college admissions

• Strategies for middle school ELA

• Strategies for elementary science

What is a key factor in the success of Lucas Drewp's school?

• High student enrollment

• Strong leadership and community

• Focus on sports programs

• Advanced technology

How does Lucas Drewp describe his classroom environment?

• Strict and silent

• Engaging and rigorous

• Fun and entertaining

• Relaxed and easy-going

What is one of the main tools Lucas uses to assess student progress?

• Oral presentations

• Group projects

• Writing assignments

• Multiple-choice tests

What does Lucas emphasize as crucial for real engagement in the classroom?

• Having a party atmosphere

• Minimal homework

• High-quality instructional experiences

• Frequent field trips

What is the primary purpose of using checklists and exemplars in teaching?

• To provide students with the correct answers

• To help students structure their writing and understand expectations

• To make lessons more colorful

• To reduce the amount of reading required

How does close reading benefit students when dealing with complex texts?

• It allows students to skip difficult sections

• It replaces the need for classroom discussions

• It helps students focus on key parts without being overwhelmed

• It encourages students to read faster

Which activity is NOT mentioned as a way to engage students in close reading?

• Turn-and-talk

• Text-dependent questions

• Watching movies

• Listening to audio versions

What is a major concern for remote learning discussed in the transcript?

• Lack of interest from students

• Inadequate access to technology for all students

• Too much homework being assigned

• Teachers having too much free time

What is one suggested method for maintaining student accountability during remote learning?

• Assigning more homework

• Reducing the number of lessons

• Using video conferencing tools like Zoom

• Sending daily emails