These “law firms” cracked open their topics like a piñata! They found disputes and issues as potential topics for argument research. Up next: crack open the case!

Flash debates happening now!

Happening now: law firms returned to their coalition to deliberate on the counterargument and plan how to refute their opposers.

I am looking to hire a law firm to prove that I didn’t steal from Chipotle! Here’s my evidence, now craft me an opening statement that argues and explains why I’m innocent!

HQI Unplugged is here! Kicking off with a think aloud to show how readers work together to build their thinking about claims. #ESMS #HQI_ESMS Mrs. Bartone Ms. Hudd Dr. Perry Carlson

Save time for the Circle Debrief! Given the opportunity, Ss will tell you what they *really* think! Mrs. Bartone Ms. Hudd Dr. Perry Carlson Sarah Harris Breuer #ESMS #HQI_ESMS

HQI Unplugged Host Teachers pull the curtain back on their planning. #ESMS #HQI_ESMS Mrs. Bartone Ms. Hudd Dr. Perry Carlson Sarah Harris Breuer

Teacher Trick We ❤️: The Waiting Room! Ss come to a quick conference with a specific question or goal. Bonus: Intentionally invite Ss who could benefit from “overhearing” feedback meant for a peer = 💡ah ha! Me too! #ESMS #HQI_ESMS Mrs. Bartone Ms. Hudd Dr. Perry Carlson

HQI Unplugged Day 3! Kicking off with a think aloud using Color, Symbol, Image Thinking Routine. #HQI #ESMS_HQI Dr. Perry Carlson Mr. Genova Mrs. Bartone Ms. Hudd

What type of thinking are we asking our students to do? MPS Humanities #HQIESMS #takingrisks

Teacher ✅ In! Monitoring & Adjusting the plan. What do students need *right* now? #HQI #ESMS_HQI Mrs. Bartone Ms. Hudd Dr. Perry Carlson Sarah Harris Breuer

Intentional, purposeful teacher moves…..adjusting in the moment Ms. Hudd Mrs. Etense Mrs. Bartone Mr. Genova MPS Humanities #ESMSHQI #planning #flow

Congratulations Mrs. Kerrie Astrosky, ESMS Teacher of the Year 2024. Thank you for all you do for our ESMS community Kerrie Astrosky Mr. Genova #leader #courageous

Congratulations to our ESMS Parents of the Year- Mr. & Ms. Brenner. Thank you for all you do for ESMS. Ms. Hudd Mr. Genova

Congratulations to Mrs. Michelle Donnelly, ESMS Paraeducator of the Year 2024. Thank you for all you do for ESMS! Ms. Hudd Mr. Genova #kindness

Power of the debrief!! Getting inside the teacher’s mind. My favorite part!

“How do any of these connect!?” “What if we think about what each symbolizes?”

Ideal reading spaces!

This week, we launched our competitive esports teams at Foran and Law High Schools. They competed with schools across the U.S. The addition of our esports teams foster the development of real-world skills such as collaboration, strategy, and critical thinking. 🎮