English 8: Students were given their AR grading information, goal points, and ZPD. The bottom of this paper must be signed and returned to show parents have viewed this sheet. After DOL/Journal, we started work on our classroom Social Contract. *homework: AR parent sheet signed - read AR
Teen Leadership: Today we further discussed attitude and did a fun trust exercise with the group. We discussed our first speeches, which will take place tomorrow (1 1/2 minutes speeches about themselves). Pages 4-7 should be completed in the student handbook. *homework: prep for speech - read AR
English 7: Students were given the MAZE reading comprehension assessment, and we corrected the writing pretest from Friday. DOL/Journal was practiced in preparation for our daily routine. *homework: read AR
Monday, August 24, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015
8/21/15
English 8A: After DOL/Journal, students completed the MAZE comprehension assessment. We started WPM (words per minute). I checked mandatory materials for a participation grade (folder, colored pen or pencil, pencils, highlighter, and a book cover). If an item was missing today, students can bring it Monday for full credit. *homework: Read AR (points have been set and are in the system - a notice on paper will go home to parents next week)
Teen Leadership: We discussed the term "Attitude" today and watched several short videos about success, giving an extra 5%, and motivation. We will start our first speech next week. Videos will also be placed on my blog. *homework: read AR
English 7B & 7A: Students were given a writing pre-test, part of the first assessments given in English class to identify areas of need. We will continue these assessments next week. I checked mandatory materials for a participation grade (folder, colored pen or pencil, pencils, highlighter, and a book cover). If an item was missing today, students can bring it Monday for full credit. *homework: Read AR (points have been set and are in the system - a notice on paper will go home to parents next week)
Teen Leadership: We discussed the term "Attitude" today and watched several short videos about success, giving an extra 5%, and motivation. We will start our first speech next week. Videos will also be placed on my blog. *homework: read AR
English 7B & 7A: Students were given a writing pre-test, part of the first assessments given in English class to identify areas of need. We will continue these assessments next week. I checked mandatory materials for a participation grade (folder, colored pen or pencil, pencils, highlighter, and a book cover). If an item was missing today, students can bring it Monday for full credit. *homework: Read AR (points have been set and are in the system - a notice on paper will go home to parents next week)
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Thank You!
Thank you students and parents for all the wonderful classroom supplies donated. I have been amazed by your generosity and appreciate your contribution to classroom resources!
8/18/15
All English: We discussed the student handbook in depth. Students will be taking the STAR Reading and Math assessments tomorrow. If not already turned in, students should return the student information sheets (purple half sheets) to Mrs. Nash. The free lunch paperwork should be returned to the homeroom teacher or the front office. Homeroom classes returning 100% of the paperwork will earn free dress for an entire week! Homework: Read AR
Teen Leadership: Students started work in their student manual. Journals were written about leadership skills and growth. We discussed the word respect in depth. Tomorrow we will work on creating a social contract for the classroom. Homework: Read AR
Teen Leadership: Students started work in their student manual. Journals were written about leadership skills and growth. We discussed the word respect in depth. Tomorrow we will work on creating a social contract for the classroom. Homework: Read AR
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