3. A bellwether is any entity in a given arena that serves
to create or influence trends or to presage future
happenings.
The term is derived from the Middle English
bellewether and refers to the practice of placing a bell
around the neck of a castrated ram (a wether) leading
his flock of sheep.[1][2] The movements of the flock
could be noted by hearing the bell before the flock was
in sight.
4. A bellwether is one who leads or
something that indicates future
trends. It is also a term for a sheep
with a bell around his neck, meant to
ring so other sheep follow.
recluse leader bellwether
• Airplay on top 40 radio stations is a bellwether for future record sales.
• Steve Jobs was a bellwether for computer technology trends.
A NON EXAMPLE is the boy who cried wolf…loud, but no one followed.
5.
6. Define your vocab word.
Draw or find some sort of visual representation of your
vocab word.
Use your vocab word in a sentence that has direct
relevance to you.
Use your creations to the vocab word to
someone sitting close to you. Make sure they
understand the shade of meaning the word conveys,
not just a regurgitated definition.
15. Review Organize
assignment/ Research
Materials
rubric
Build Product
(in and out of
class)
Peer
Time to Publish
Review of Assess
revise and share
rough draft
16. Frontload with time to research and organize
Provide project resources for anywhere/anytime access
Students need to OWN the rubric
Provide time in and assume time out of class
Using a wiki makes the PROCESS transparent
Hold individuals accountable for group participation
(peer evaluation, clear tasks, etc.)
