Friday
I collected Library Card applications.
P3 and 5 finished working on their "Big Heads" and turned them in.
All periods: We read two examples of "I am" poems and completed one as a class.
Students had time to work on their own poem.
Homework:
"I am" poem due Monday.
Bring your Library Card applications Monday if you didn't turn them in already.
Thursday
I collected the ABC sheet.
Students received an application for a card from the Phoenix Public Library, which is required for Language Arts class this year.
Students finished the Writing pre-test and turned it in.
They then began work on their "Big Heads."
Homework:
Library Card applications due tomorrow. Big Heads also due, although we will have a little time in class to finish them up.
Wednesday
Students took Reading and Writing pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
Homework:
ABC Sheet - it's all about you. Adjectives, adverbs, phrases
Tuesday
Students returned paperwork each period.
In each period (2, 3, 4, and 5) we read sections of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (available online here).
Students took one of several pre-tests so I can gauge their language skills.
We also did a Learning Styles inventory which showed students what type (or combination of types) of learner they are. It also gave them strategies they can use depending on the type of learner they are. Utilizing these strategies will help students be successful this year. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed if you haven't already.
I went to the library today and picked up the library card registration forms, which I'll distribute tomorrow.
Monday
First Day of School!
Welcome!
We covered the Language Arts syllabus, expectations, supplies needed.
Homework:
Get paperwork signed. (P4 and 5 received the yellow Pet Permission / Student Information Form and the purple Lang. Arts Syllabus acknowledgement form).
List your top five books and give reasons for your choices.
