Day+2-+Characteristics


 * Warm-Up**
 * [|Cerebral Stretch - add a tree]

Locate your match to your quote. Discuss the concept as it relates to gifted edcuation and share your perspective with the class.
 * Quote Scrambler Activity**
 * [|Quote Scrambler]
 * [|Quote PowerPoint]

Pre-test (Gifted vs. Talented)

[|Article- "What We Have Learned About Gifted Children" - Silverman]
 * [|What We Have Learned - PowerPoint]


 * [|General Characteristics of Gifted Children]**


 * National Association for the Gifted Children-** Article: [|"Why Should the Public Support Gifted Education"]


 * Article [|"Profiles of the Gifted and Talented"] by Betts ([|web link)]**
 * [|Profiles Organizer]


 * [|Body Biography Instructions]**

Read chapters 2 and 11 from //Excellence in Educating Gifted and Talented Learners//. Select and complete activities from the choice board in a tic-tac-toe design. Submit the completed assignment as you enter class on Wednesday m//orning.// Note: Choice Boards/Think-Tac-Toe are excellent for use with gifted students. This strategy will be researched, presentence and implemented during Module Two. The instructors are modeling the strategy here.
 * VanTassel-Baska Chapter 2 and 11 Assignment (DUE: Wed.)**
 * [|**Chapter 2 & 11 Choice Board Assignment**]

Includes activities completed in class. Pay particular attention to the extensive list of characteristics of gifted children.
 * General Characteristics of Gifted Children**
 * [|**Behaviors Seen in Gifted and Talented Children**]
 * [|**Characteristics Activity - Comprehensive List**]