8th Grade Specialty Activities

This AVID summer-themed end-of-the-year activity is perfect for any classroom! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their summer goals, plans, and dreams. This PDF is designed to look like a journal or scrapbook page for students to add their flair to!

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Sentence Stems Included:

This summer I will... (with place for picture)

My summer bucket list...

My dream vacation...

What I'll miss most about school...

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AVID Video Guide Activity - Printable Template: Unlock the secrets to effective note-taking with this comprehensive video guide. Students will learn to follow a structured template that enhances their note-taking skills. Use for Ted Talks, movie days, video presentations and more!

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Directions and What's Included in the Template:

• Simply Print and go!
• Students will write a one-sentence summary that encapsulates the essence of the video, providing a quick overview of the content.
• Students will explore three key events or topics covered in detail, gaining insights that will elevate their understanding.
• They will write high-level questions to stimulate critical thinking, encouraging deeper engagement with the material.
• They will enhance their vocabulary with three essential words highlighted in the video, fostering a richer academic language.
• Finally, students express their feedback by rating the video with a color-coded star system,
• This template is available in both color and black-and-white versions for your convenience.

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AVID Learner Survey Freebie Printable Worksheet: Get to know where your students are with AVID skill using this free AVID survey. This activity is perfect for assessing their organizational and study skills, goal-setting skills, time management, participation in discussions and more!

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What's Included

• 1 free PDF printable

Survey Prompts

• I am a great focused note-taker in my classes
• I set long term and short term goals and track them
• I am comfortable participating in discussions and debates
• I know how to study for tests
• I keep my binder very organized and can easily find what I need
• I know how to manage my time wisely
• I am great at using an agenda or planner and keep up with it
• I feel supported by my AVID teacher and classmates

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Boost student engagement with this AVID WICOR Strategies and Activities List! Designed for ALL grade levels, these quick, 5-minute activities support critical thinking, collaboration, and writing skills. Perfect for implementing inquiry-based learning and increasing student participation in under five minutes!

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What's Included

• 36 under 5 min AVID strategies

• descriptions for each

• WICOR category

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Enhance classroom engagement and critical thinking with this AVID Speed Philosophical Chairs Reflection resource. This comprehensive tool, available in both color and black-and-white versions, is designed to guide students through a thoughtful post-activity reflection.

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Directions:

• Explore your students' perspectives as they share their top three favorite discussion topics
• Students reflect on challenges and strengths faced during the activity
• They articulate valuable insights gained.
• Additionally, students can recognize and appreciate their peers by identifying three classmates who significantly contributed to the dialogue.
• Lastly, students will rate their participation by coloring in the stars!

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