Get Avid Weekly

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to effectively fill out the Avid Weekly form online. Follow the detailed instructions to ensure that you complete each section accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Avid Weekly form online:

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your editor.
2. Read the rationale provided in the template to understand the purpose behind the Avid Weekly articles and the importance of vocabulary awareness.
3. Gather the materials needed, including the Vocabulary Awareness Chart handout, and select an Avid Weekly article for reference.
4. As you prepare for the lesson, sign into the Avid Weekly platform and select a text from the Avid Weekly Matrix.
5. Navigate to the 'Teacher Resources' section, then click on 'Teacher Preparation' to review guiding questions for student reading.
6. Set expectations by clicking on 'Setting Expectations' to encourage high standards for student work.
7. Develop a prereading plan using strategies from the 'Preparing to Read' section.
8. Provide a reading prompt to help guide the students' focus using resources like AVID’s Critical Reading materials.
9. Interact with the text by downloading applicable strategies for the chosen article from the Avid Weekly’s Matrix.
10. Select 5 to 15 vocabulary words for the Vocabulary Awareness Chart from the text before reading.
11. Prepare a handout that includes the selected words while leaving space for additional words students may encounter.
12. Distribute the handouts to students and allow them time to fill in their initial knowledge of the vocabulary words.
13. Facilitate small group discussions to compare charts, clarify meanings, and address any questions that arise.
14. Conduct a whole class discussion on challenging vocabulary, encouraging predictions about word meanings.
15. Allow students to read the text and update their charts as they refine their understanding of each word.
16. Revisit the vocabulary charts after reading for reflection and verification of word meanings. Allow students to consult dictionaries for clarification.

Start filling out the Avid Weekly form online today to enhance your vocabulary awareness and learning experience.