Gradual Release of Responsibility
Learn the four phases of the Gradual Release of Responsibility instructional framework in this self-paced professional development module.
Elementary Teacher Resources
Thinkport's teacher resources for all grade bands feature professional development video tutorials and short, self-paced modules on specific concepts in literacy.
A Focus on Close Reading
Watch this video to see close reading practiced in three classrooms -- first grade ELA, 6th grade science and 9th grade government.
The Art of Writing Arguments
Visit three classrooms to see how writing arguments is approached at various grade levels and subject areas – first grade ELA, 6th grade science and 9th grade government.
Creating Text-Dependent Questions for the Classroom
This short, self-paced professional development module demonstrates a clear process for generating text-dependent questions for use with literature and informational text at all grade levels.
Literary Elements and Techniques
Use these animated shorts to introduce or review literary elements and techniques like theme, setting, figurative language, characterization, and conflict.
Modeling With Mathematics in the Classroom
This short, self-paced professional development module broken into elementary, middle and high school grade bands focuses on Standard of Mathematical Practice 4, model with mathematics.
Math + Arts
This collection of lesson plans uses dance, drama, music, and visual arts to teach math concepts.
Modeling With Mathematics
Visit 5th grade and 7th grade classrooms to see how modeling with mathematics is used to help students solve problems in real-world situations.