Nonlinguistic+Representation

=Read and Reflect =

**How do you currently apply this strategy without the use of technology?** **In** the classroom, I use this strategy in a limited capacity when creating graphic organizers, charts, graphs, and acting out (modeling) story problems. As a result of this reading, I realize I am not using nonlinguistic representations maximally in the classroom. I am aware that many of my students are nonlinguistic learners.

**What new insight did you gain from the reading?**

**This** reading has provided insight and ideas for incorporating this instructional strategy in my lessons to benefit my diverse learners.

=Apply and Reflect =

**Provide evidence of the tool you learned.**

media type="custom" key="6368987" width="280" height="280" **The** activity I completed using PhotoPeach illustrates the Michigan connection to the Underground Railroad. It begins with a U. S. map of Underground Railroad routes, shows two states that border Michigan, presents several conductors and abolitionists with Michigan connections, presents a map of black settlements in Canada, and concludes with monuments commemorating the Underground Railroad. I envision using this slideshow as a model for students to create their own expository writing, biographical essays,


 * How might you use this tool in your classroom?**

**This** tool is applicable to ELA and math in several ways. In ELA, a variety of writing assignments are possible. Students could create a narrative or expository piece using pictures and writing the accompanying dialogue. In math, students could create slide shows to illustrate math concepts, vocabulary, and problem situations.