Monday, August 22, 2011

Week of Aug. 22

Friday
Early release - special schedule
Tales #2
Vocab: hapless (know spelling and definition; look up in several dictionaries)
We read part of the short story "Raymond's Run" in class - will continue on Monday.
Homework:
Log in and play FreeRice to practice your vocabulary when you have a chance!


Thursday
In the lab, students joined the FreeRice class group for their particular period, then practiced vocabulary.
Homework:
Study vocab


Wednesday
Tales #1
Vocab: volition (learn spelling and definition)
I checked the homework.
We worked on components of a plot diagram and students took notes in their lit. elements notebook. Study plot diagram for future tests/quizzes.
Homework:
Study vocab


Tuesday
I collected the Learner Survey Reflection.
We took the DVRA (Deer Valley Reading Assessment) online.
They then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Pirate PRIDE w/s



Monday
I collected the "I am" poem and any remaining library card applications.
Students took the last pre-test (yay!).
They then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Learner Survey Reflection
On a lined sheet of paper and using the Learner Survey we did last week, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Incorporate the question into the answer.
1. What did you learn from the survey?
2. What two to three things (from the Strategies section) can you do to make sure you'll have a successful academic year (use what you learned from the Descriptions and Strategies info).
3. Did you discover anything new about yourself? Elaborate.
Important: Know your e-mail address and password tomorrow!