October 11, 2024
Volume 4, Issue 8
Choral Response (Call and Response)
Let's Get Students Talking!
Let's Get Students Talking!
What is it?
Choral responses or Call and Response involve all students responding verbally to the teacher’s signal. They are used when answers are short and the same when recall and rehearsal of facts are desired, and for quick information review. Choral responses can be used throughout all components of an explicit lesson to increase engagement and check for understanding. Why is it important?It is a method for providing additional practice of key vocabulary words and academic concepts by supporting students with oral rehearsal. It is a quick method for checking for understanding from the whole class and immediately supporting student engagement.
Choral responses or Call and Response involve all students responding verbally to the teacher’s signal. They are used when answers are short and the same when recall and rehearsal of facts are desired, and for quick information review. Choral responses can be used throughout all components of an explicit lesson to increase engagement and check for understanding. Why is it important?It is a method for providing additional practice of key vocabulary words and academic concepts by supporting students with oral rehearsal. It is a quick method for checking for understanding from the whole class and immediately supporting student engagement.
How to use it?
Lemov from Teach Like a Champion suggests these four ways to use the strategy:
Review of information: The class repeats what the teacher said, therefore reviewing the concept or reinforcing the answering behavior: i.e. “George Washington was the first president of the United States. Class, who was the first president of the United States?”
Class: “George Washington.”
Reinforce: You reinforce new information or a strong answer by asking the class to repeat it. “Jonathon, please tell us what this part of the expression is called.” Jonathon: “Exponent.” Teacher: “Excellent. Class, what is this part of the expression called?” “Exponent.”
Review: Call and response can be used to review material covered earlier. "Yesterday, class, we talked about exponents. What did we talk about yesterday?” Class “Exponents.”
Solve: The teacher asks the class to solve a problem and call out the answer in unison.” If the length of our rectangle is ten inches, and the width is twelve inches, what is the area of the rectangle? ” Class: “120 square inches.” “How many?” “120 inches!”
Resources:
Lemov from Teach Like a Champion suggests these four ways to use the strategy:
Review of information: The class repeats what the teacher said, therefore reviewing the concept or reinforcing the answering behavior: i.e. “George Washington was the first president of the United States. Class, who was the first president of the United States?”
Class: “George Washington.”
Reinforce: You reinforce new information or a strong answer by asking the class to repeat it. “Jonathon, please tell us what this part of the expression is called.” Jonathon: “Exponent.” Teacher: “Excellent. Class, what is this part of the expression called?” “Exponent.”
Review: Call and response can be used to review material covered earlier. "Yesterday, class, we talked about exponents. What did we talk about yesterday?” Class “Exponents.”
Solve: The teacher asks the class to solve a problem and call out the answer in unison.” If the length of our rectangle is ten inches, and the width is twelve inches, what is the area of the rectangle? ” Class: “120 square inches.” “How many?” “120 inches!”
Resources:
Example of primary grades in math.
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Jeans Day: Friday, October 18
The Everett Public Schools will hold a Jeans Day Fundraiser on Friday, October 18, 2024, to benefit the Chelsea Veterans Home (formerly known as the Chelsea Soldiers Home). All proceeds will benefit the Recreation Fund at the Community Living Center, the long-term care facility on the Chelsea campus. Please make your $5 donation to your building’s Administrative Assistant, and all final collections should be forwarded to Ella DiPrima at the Webster School.
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EPS Scenes
THREE CHEERS
Superintendent William Hart is pictured with cheerleading coaches Taylor Leo and Katelyn Mastrocola during the Homecoming Pep Rally held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Webster School. Thanks to the Cheerleading team for its tireless efforts throughout Homecoming Day — from the rallies to the parade to the game.
Superintendent William Hart is pictured with cheerleading coaches Taylor Leo and Katelyn Mastrocola during the Homecoming Pep Rally held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Webster School. Thanks to the Cheerleading team for its tireless efforts throughout Homecoming Day — from the rallies to the parade to the game.
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ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE
Everett teachers Megan O’Donnell, Janet Colameta, Kim Auger, Melissa O’Donnell, Stacy Schiavo, and Carol DeMagistris are pictured with Superintendent William Hart during the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4, 2024. Smartly, and not surprisingly, the teachers found an ideal spot at the corner of Chelsea and Spring streets, where they cheered on the Everett High School students as they made their way to Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Everett teachers Megan O’Donnell, Janet Colameta, Kim Auger, Melissa O’Donnell, Stacy Schiavo, and Carol DeMagistris are pictured with Superintendent William Hart during the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4, 2024. Smartly, and not surprisingly, the teachers found an ideal spot at the corner of Chelsea and Spring streets, where they cheered on the Everett High School students as they made their way to Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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Everett Schools at their Best!
More Homecoming Photos
HALFTIME CEREMONY
FESTIVITIES
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PIECE SIGN
Keverian School teacher Alexandra Cohen welcomed Superintendent William Hart into her kindergarten class on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. As you can clearly see, there isn’t a piece out of place in Ms. Cohen’s classroom.
Keverian School teacher Alexandra Cohen welcomed Superintendent William Hart into her kindergarten class on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. As you can clearly see, there isn’t a piece out of place in Ms. Cohen’s classroom.
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REGISTERING OUR GRATITUDE
Thanks to Carolyn MacWilliam for organizing a successful Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Everett High School. Ms. MacWilliam, a social studies teacher and the advisor to the Student Advisory Council, has helped register more than 500 students over the last several years. The event was supported by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio and Director of Elections Mirlande Felissaint.
Thanks to Carolyn MacWilliam for organizing a successful Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Everett High School. Ms. MacWilliam, a social studies teacher and the advisor to the Student Advisory Council, has helped register more than 500 students over the last several years. The event was supported by City Clerk Sergio Cornelio and Director of Elections Mirlande Felissaint.
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The Everett Public Schools (EPS) has free vouchers for staff members who are planning on taking an MTEL test in 2024-2025. To obtain one, simply email Michael Minucci with the name and cost of the MTEL you are scheduled to take.
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