Phase+III

=Phase III: Interest & Choice=


 * Goals for Phase III** **(Catherine Little)**
 * Interest and choice.
 * Encourage product development.
 * Promote extensions that are more than glorified book reports.
 * Provide opportunities for in-depth exploration of topics connected to student reading.


 * Components of Phase III (Sally Reis)**
 * Student interest.
 * Balance student choice with teacher control.
 * Books are used as a springboard.
 * Complex and abstract ideas are present.
 * Independent projects that teach research skills and self-regulation.


 * Getting Started in Phase III:**
 * Start small! //(2-3 choices).//
 * Gradually increase student choice, sophistication of tasks, and independence.
 * Establish clear procedures for accessing supplies, getting help, and cleaning up.
 * Think creatively to meet requirements.
 * Set clear performance standards; perceived by students as attainable.

Phase III


 * Check out the Phase III product resources on the //Resources// page!**