Nature and Needs of Gifted

As a whole group, we will review the results of the student poll. In your journal/cluster groups, record the following information manually:

1) Today's date, along with the five strengths from the interactive monitor.

2) Whole group vs. Individual Data

• Which strengths are most prominent in whole group? Which strength(s) reflect you?

Identifying Problems Affiliated with Strengths: Group Work

You will be assigned one strength. Your job is to use the guided notes (packet on desk) to identify problems affiliated with these strengths. You will then present your findings to the class. After our presentation, you will take a post assessment to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of content.

So what now?

Now that you are aware of YOUR strengths, highlight their corresponding problems manually using a green highlighter.

Then, research and identify two possible strategies using the packet on your desk. Be sure to cite information properly using MLA format.

1. For students who quickly retain new information and become bored, they may use additional time to research independently as others catch up. These students may also benefit from color coding notes, too.

2. Students with a strong vocabulary may use the following resources and opt out of a rotation to focus on these skillsets during times where students are frustrated by perfectionism and/or boredom

3. Students who are highly observant yet unable to break focus should be provided with strategies for doing so, first by modeling, then by assigned tasks, and by the end of the year self regulate

4. Creative individuals should be given ample opportunity for student choice, learning menu, and even chiming in on instructional choice/design

5. Highly sensitive/empathetic individuals may be provided with ample modeling of appropriate social interaction while instructors also validate emotions but model appropriate regulation