Using S.P.A.R.K. in the curriculum

 

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S.P.A.R.K With Learning

Using S.P.A.R.K with the curriculum

  1. Demonstrate to the students how you use the S.P.A.R.K. cycle to quickly learn a concept. A good example is illustrated in the video at right.
  2. Allow them to practice together, with a sentence you give them.
  3. Have them come up with one of their own and complete the cycle, writing the sentence after going through all of the other steps.
  4. Let them check that they know it by saying their sentence with their eyes closed!

The S.P.A R.K Cycle is excellent for learning vocabulary!

VIDEO EXAMPLES

Gr K-3 students…

Gr 4-6 students…

 

Gr 7+ students…

This strategy works very well with this age students, but we’re still looking for a good video here!

Contact us if you’d like to send us on of your Grade 7+ students doing it!

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

5X Strategy Card B&F

 

 

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About Dr. Dixon

A pioneer in the field of Cognitive-Kinesthetics for learning, Edmond J. Dixon, PhD is a human development specialist with 30+ years of experience as a teacher, administrator, writer, researcher–and parent of boys! He is the founder of the KEEN Differentiated Learning Group, an organization dedicated to helping struggling learners, and the creator of KEEN 5X, a series of strategies for classroom engagement and learning. His previous books, KEEN For Learning and Literacy Through Drama have been used by educators to improve classroom learning. A dynamic and popular presenter, he has spoken throughout North America on education and human development topics.

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