Wit & Wisdom

Wit & Wisdom

Wit & Wisdom

Comprehension Development

Explore how the philosphy behind the Wit & Wisdom design drives comprehension and writing development in students.

Wit & Wisdom develops:

Knowledge Building Vocabulary

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Building Background Knowledge

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Every time students learn about science, history, geography, art, or any topic in the world, we’re building their background knowledge. When they encounter those topics in texts, they have a better understanding of the text at hand because of the knowledge they already bring to the table. Wit & Wisdom’s curriculum is designed to build this background knowledge by: Immersing students in topic-focused modules. Engaging students in high-interest topics explored in depth over 6-8 weeks. Examining a single central topic from multiple perspectives using diverse texts and media. click the image to the right TO SEE HOW KNOELDGE BUILDS ACROSS GRADE LEVELS

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Vocabulary in Wit & Wisdom

Wit & Wisdom explicitly teaches vocabulary through dedicated 15-minute "Deep Dive" lessons that analyze word parts (morphemes), context, and meaning. Click the lesson plan to the left to see what explicit vocab instruction looks like.

Consistent Structure

Every phase is guided by the same three essential questions, ensuring clarity and focus throughout the preparation process.

How will I prepare to measure mastery of the end goal?

How will I prepare to facilitate mastery of the end goal?

What is the end goal of the lesson?

Comprehension

During comprehension, student learning is nestled into the comprehension framework: Content Stages.

Content Stages:

• Wonder
• Organize
• Reveal
• Distill

Craft Stages:

Writing

• Examine
• Experiment
• Execute
• Excel

During writing, student learning is neslted into the writing framework: Craft Stages.