AVID 7

AVID 7
Standards

Fall Semester
Unit Title	Precision & Consistency: Refining the AVID Student Profile	Inquiry & Academic Voice: Moving Beyond the Surface
Time	9 weeks	9 weeks
Understandings	• Routine Organizational Tool checks; refining the "focused note-taking" process with a focus on Phase 2 (Processing). • Strengthening the "Pre-Work" on the TRF; learning to articulate the "Point of Confusion" clearly. • Introduction to "Time Mapping" and balancing extracurriculars with increased middle school rigor. • Lessons on neuroplasticity and overcoming academic "roadblocks."	• Mastering Level 2 (Processing) and Level 3 (Applying) questions; using them in both TRFs and class discussions. • "Marking the Text" with a focus on "Thinking Notes" (symbols/annotations in the margins). • Participating in inner/outer circle discussions with a focus on "Building on the ideas of others." • Developing a "Personal Academic Word Wall" based on root words and affixes.
Ongoing Activities	• Monday/Wednesday: AVID Curriculum (Organization, Reading, Writing Lessons). • Tuesday/Thursday: Tutorials (Heavy focus on the "Process" and TRF quality). • Friday: Teambuilding,Organizational Tools Checks, and Learning Logs.

Spring Semester
Unit Title	Exploration & Synthesis: The Inquiry-Research Connection	Reflection & Leadership: Owning the Learning Journey
Time	9 weeks	9 weeks
Understandings	• Learning to use "Boolean Operators" (AND, OR, NOT) for better search results; identifying primary vs. secondary sources. • Writing short comparative responses using evidence from two different texts. • Engaging in "Tug-of-War" style debates where students must use textual evidence to justify their "side." • Introduction to the "College Pendulum"—balancing interests, location, and potential majors.	• Selecting "Artifacts of Growth" for the year-end digital portfolio; writing a self-assessment on WICOR growth. • Delivering a "Poetry Out Loud" or "Speech of Information" to build presence and confidence. • Identifying a local need and proposing a collaborative service project. • Setting specific goals for "Pre-Algebra" or "Advanced Science" pathways.
Ongoing Activities	• Monday/Wednesday: AVID Curriculum (Organization, Reading, Writing Lessons). • Tuesday/Thursday: Tutorials (Heavy focus on the "Process" and TRF quality). • Friday: Teambuilding,Organizational Tools Checks, and Learning Logs.