Chicago GEAR UP 

Chicago Teachers' Center staff worked with Chicago Public School teachers exploring ways in which the Young Adult Literature Conference and follow up professional development help teachers in the classroom. View some of the results of their year long case study.

View the YAL Case Study Videos

Introduction

Standards Based Units

Guiding Questions

Instructional Activities

Choices for Students

Classroom Management

Time Management

Evaluation and Assessment

Support for Teachers - Coaches

View more detailed videos of Guided Reading Sessions

Guided Reading 1 - Quick Time / Windows Media

Guided Reading 2 Quick Time / Windows Media

Guided Reading 3 Quick Time / Windows Media

Guided Reading 4 Quick Time / Windows Media

Case Study Notes 1-23-06

Overview of the Project, The Big Picture 1-23-06

Case Study Notes 1-10-06

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven - Lizzy and Susan

The Pigman - Adriana and Drew

Esperanza Rising - Ann and Mary

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