Geometry Out Loud: Learning Mathematics Through Reading and Writing Activities (Paperback)

The Author.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Geometry Time Line of the Most Important Geometers and Concepts.

PART ONE: Reading to Learn Geometry.

1 Prereading Strategies and Activities.

Prelude.

Review/Preview Process.

Knowledge Ratings.

Anticipation Guides.

PreP (Prereading Plan).

Problem-Solving PreP.

Wordsmithing.

2 Reading and Vocabulary-Building Strategies and Activities.

Prelude.

Magic Square Activity.

Vocabulary Scramble.

Concept Circles.

K-W-L.

Semantic Feature Analysis.

Graphic Organizers.

Reading Math Symbols.

Reading Proofs.

Semantic Word Maps.

3 Postreading Strategies and Activities.

Prelude.

Fill in the Picture.

Concept Cards.

Frayer Model.

Question-Answer Relationship (QAR).

Comparison and Contrast Matrix.

4 Readings in Geometry.

Prelude.

Reading 1: Early Geometry.

Reading 2: Types of Geometries.

Reading 3: Important Women Geometers.

Reading 4: A Geometric Awakening.

PART TWO: Writing to Learn Geometry.

5 Writing to Understand Geometry.

Prelude.

In Your Own Words: A Paraphrasing Activity.

Method of Operation.

Geometric Figure Description Activity.

Crib Sheets.

Math Story Activity.

Math Advertisements.

The Writing Is on the Wall.

Creating a Math Mnemonic.

Creation of Written Problems.

Geometric Concept Paragraphs.

Biographies of Geometers.

Experimenting-to-Learn-Geometry Reports.

Concept Math.

Learning Logs.

6 Writing to Communicate Geometry.

Prelude.

Writing Across Campus.

Group Exposition.

Guided Math Poetry.

Math Letters.

Geometer Profiling.

Math Journals.

Mathematical Investigator.

7 Writing as Authentic Assessment.

Prelude.

Muddiest Point.

Geometry Analogies.

One-Minute Summary.

Geometry as a Four-Letter Word!

E-Writing.

Geometry Similes, Metaphors, and Analogies.

Targeted Problem-Solving Assessments.

Self-Portrait as a Learner of Geometry.

8 Writing for Assessment.

Prelude.

Math Portfolios.

Math Essays.

Write Questions.

The Geometry of Tessellations.

References.