Using Humor – Part 3: Brainwriter with the Curriculum

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So, now that you have seen how to set up “Brainwriter”, see examples below of how it can be used in the curriculum…

USING BRAIN-WRITER WITH THE CURRICULUM

  1. The Brain-Writer may use more than one Visual Image at a time, if need be.
  2. Once you believe they can understand and apply the Brain-Writer rules, you can ask the students to make Brain-Writer stories about various curriculum topics.
  3. Be clear about what you expect to be represented in the curriculum Brain-Writers. For example: “Illustrate the 4 steps in the water cycle”  is better than “show me the water cycle”.
  4. Make sure to have the students rotate so that everyone has the opportunity to be the Brain-Writer.

Brain-Writer is also very effective for having students understand the steps in a process, helping them to visualize a formula, or generate ideas for creative writing!

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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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