J#40 "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Think, Pair, Share
Portfolios due: To be graded, they must be left in your group's storage spot. If you don't want me to grade it yet, take it with you or leave me a note, however, you will lose 2 points a day for it not being turned in on time.
Finish word and short/extended group assignment.
Finish conferencing with Ms. Batten if not done.
Make sure you turn in Exit slip 11.
Half of class goes to computer lab to work on explorer, the rest of class to work in class on R5 with Ms. Batten
2/22/10
2/17 A-2/18 B
J#39 "He has not learned the lesson of life who does not everyday surmount a fear." Gaius Julius Caesar
Think, pair, share
Exit slip 11: 1)Why is it important to answer all short or extended response questions completely? 2)What elements must you include in the short response to receive full credit? 3) What elements must you include in the extended response to receive full credit? 4)Why should you find something important to mark in each passage? 5)Why should you mark key words in FCAT questions?
Mini-lesson- short/extended response review of parts and frames; gallery walk model short/extended response, Vocabulary Wall-word wall explanation.
Work Period:
Group work: Go to the short and extended response models and copy down the 2 examples for the short response and the 2 examples for the extended response only. Then make sure all of your names are on the paper.
Word- Choose a word with Ms. Batten's approval. Then put the word at the top of the paper so that it is visible, with the part of speech next to it. Below the word illustrate the word meaning. Under the illustration write a sentence using the word and context clues. Make it in color and visible. Ms. Batten must approve your word before you hang it or receive credit.
EXPLORER: DUE 2/19 A-2/22 B
10th- up to 100 questions of timeline and challenge list completely done
9th-up to 130 questions of the timeline and challenge list completely done
Think, pair, share
Exit slip 11: 1)Why is it important to answer all short or extended response questions completely? 2)What elements must you include in the short response to receive full credit? 3) What elements must you include in the extended response to receive full credit? 4)Why should you find something important to mark in each passage? 5)Why should you mark key words in FCAT questions?
Mini-lesson- short/extended response review of parts and frames; gallery walk model short/extended response, Vocabulary Wall-word wall explanation.
Work Period:
Group work: Go to the short and extended response models and copy down the 2 examples for the short response and the 2 examples for the extended response only. Then make sure all of your names are on the paper.
Word- Choose a word with Ms. Batten's approval. Then put the word at the top of the paper so that it is visible, with the part of speech next to it. Below the word illustrate the word meaning. Under the illustration write a sentence using the word and context clues. Make it in color and visible. Ms. Batten must approve your word before you hang it or receive credit.
EXPLORER: DUE 2/19 A-2/22 B
10th- up to 100 questions of timeline and challenge list completely done
9th-up to 130 questions of the timeline and challenge list completely done
2/16/10
2/12 A-2/16 B
J#38 "Only the supressed word is dangerous." Ludwig Borne
Think pair share, record group examples.
Exit slip 10 due- conferences finished
Take out R1-Marking/Responding- Review as a class. If not here for it, copy the board. To be checked.
Point breakdown on FCAT
New Explorer assignment given
By 2/19 A-2/22 B
9th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions of timeline (total of 130)
Do Challenge List
10th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions (total of 100)
Do Challenge list
Class splits into groups:
Half of class to do R5-Does Modern Society Make us Fat with marking/answering/charts
Other Half sent to the library to work on explorer
Think pair share, record group examples.
Exit slip 10 due- conferences finished
Take out R1-Marking/Responding- Review as a class. If not here for it, copy the board. To be checked.
Point breakdown on FCAT
New Explorer assignment given
By 2/19 A-2/22 B
9th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions of timeline (total of 130)
Do Challenge List
10th
Challenge list must be completed
Add on 60 questions (total of 100)
Do Challenge list
Class splits into groups:
Half of class to do R5-Does Modern Society Make us Fat with marking/answering/charts
Other Half sent to the library to work on explorer
2/11/10
2/9 B-2/11 B
J#37 "Difficulties are meant to rouse, not to discourage." William Every Channing
Think, pair, share, record examples from each group member.
Exit slip 10- What was your Reading SSS score from last year? 2)How many points do you need to pass or improve your level? 3) What scores did you receive in SSS Benchmarks 4) What scores did you receive on the practice FCAT Benchmarks? 5)What level were you at with SSS? What level are you now? 6)Have your reading scores or level improved? 7)Why or why not (give 3 reasons)
Copy questions and leave room for answers. Meet with teacher to conference about FCAT scores.
Catch up in FCAT Explorer if not done. New assignment coming.
Work on Makeup work if not done with it. List of assignments on the board.
Think, pair, share, record examples from each group member.
Exit slip 10- What was your Reading SSS score from last year? 2)How many points do you need to pass or improve your level? 3) What scores did you receive in SSS Benchmarks 4) What scores did you receive on the practice FCAT Benchmarks? 5)What level were you at with SSS? What level are you now? 6)Have your reading scores or level improved? 7)Why or why not (give 3 reasons)
Copy questions and leave room for answers. Meet with teacher to conference about FCAT scores.
Catch up in FCAT Explorer if not done. New assignment coming.
Work on Makeup work if not done with it. List of assignments on the board.
2/5 B-2/8 A
No Journal-
Conference with teacher about your W11 essay score.
With group write an introduction, supporting paragraph and conclusion for the Expository prompt given. Make sure the paragraph is elaborate, has transition and high level words.
When finished, work on Writer's choice, if not finished.
Conference with teacher about your W11 essay score.
With group write an introduction, supporting paragraph and conclusion for the Expository prompt given. Make sure the paragraph is elaborate, has transition and high level words.
When finished, work on Writer's choice, if not finished.
2/4/10
2/3 B-2/4 A
No Journal
Mini-lesson
Managing time more efficiently, what to do when stuck in brainstorming, eliminating bad ideas, combining similar ideas
Exit slip 9: When you receive your FCAT Writing prompt, what steps should you take before starting to write your essay? 2)If you have time left after writing, what should you do?
W13-Writing Prompt-Practice 2- 30 minutes. In 30 minutes brainstorm each of the 3 topics. Do not go over 30 minutes. Use the strategies we talked about.
When finished, turn into the basket and finish W12-My Improvements. Remember to staple your old version to your new one.
If you finish with W12, work on Explorer. Rembember to catch up so that you aren't behind.
Mini-lesson
Managing time more efficiently, what to do when stuck in brainstorming, eliminating bad ideas, combining similar ideas
Exit slip 9: When you receive your FCAT Writing prompt, what steps should you take before starting to write your essay? 2)If you have time left after writing, what should you do?
W13-Writing Prompt-Practice 2- 30 minutes. In 30 minutes brainstorm each of the 3 topics. Do not go over 30 minutes. Use the strategies we talked about.
When finished, turn into the basket and finish W12-My Improvements. Remember to staple your old version to your new one.
If you finish with W12, work on Explorer. Rembember to catch up so that you aren't behind.
2/1/10
2/1 B-2/2 A
No Journal
Finish W11 45 minute essay. Also turn in the 3 practice brainstorms for the topics given to you the last class. Turn into basket at end of time.
When finished, do W12- My improvements 2. Choose from the following list of assignments:
W12 My Improvements
NEW
Choose one of the assignments below, based on your area of need.
The Comma 743-748 Excer 11,12,13
Sentence combining 2- 373-375 Excer A,B,C
Plural V. Possessive 760-762 Excer 20 and 439-440 Excer 1,2,3,4
OLDER
-Sentence Combining: p 360-366
-Fragments 557-558 Do Excer 23, 24
-Run-ons: 559-561 Do Excer 25,26
-Tense: 589-591 Do Excer 3,4,5
-Usage: 691-695 Do Excer 1,2
-S/v Disagree: pg 613-615, Do Excer 1,2,3
-Transitions: pg 74, Do: Choose 3 groups of transitions and write 3 paragraphs, using one group of transitions per paragraph-see Ms. Batten for further instructions
-Spelling: pg 828-834 Do Excer 1,2
OR Choose your own assignment with Ms. Batten's approval
Choose an assignment based on your writing needs. Remember you will have to correct the wrong answers using Ms. Batten's directions, so do your best the first time you complete the assignment.
If your assignment meets the approval of Ms. Batten, try to catch up in FCAT Explorer if you are behind, as there will be a new assignment coming immediately after FCAT Writes.
Also, writing conferences to continue.
Finish W11 45 minute essay. Also turn in the 3 practice brainstorms for the topics given to you the last class. Turn into basket at end of time.
When finished, do W12- My improvements 2. Choose from the following list of assignments:
W12 My Improvements
NEW
Choose one of the assignments below, based on your area of need.
The Comma 743-748 Excer 11,12,13
Sentence combining 2- 373-375 Excer A,B,C
Plural V. Possessive 760-762 Excer 20 and 439-440 Excer 1,2,3,4
OLDER
-Sentence Combining: p 360-366
-Fragments 557-558 Do Excer 23, 24
-Run-ons: 559-561 Do Excer 25,26
-Tense: 589-591 Do Excer 3,4,5
-Usage: 691-695 Do Excer 1,2
-S/v Disagree: pg 613-615, Do Excer 1,2,3
-Transitions: pg 74, Do: Choose 3 groups of transitions and write 3 paragraphs, using one group of transitions per paragraph-see Ms. Batten for further instructions
-Spelling: pg 828-834 Do Excer 1,2
OR Choose your own assignment with Ms. Batten's approval
Choose an assignment based on your writing needs. Remember you will have to correct the wrong answers using Ms. Batten's directions, so do your best the first time you complete the assignment.
If your assignment meets the approval of Ms. Batten, try to catch up in FCAT Explorer if you are behind, as there will be a new assignment coming immediately after FCAT Writes.
Also, writing conferences to continue.
1/28 A-1/29 B
No Journal
Brainstorming Practice:
Discuss as a class the process one goes through when first receiving and FCAT writing prompt
1)Read prompt/mark important words
2)Decide if it is persuasive or expository
3)Brainstorm/eliminate things you will not write about
4)Write essay
5)Proofread/edit
W11-Writing Prompt-Practice 1
With the 3 prompts given to you, provide a logical brainstorm for what you would write about for each prompt. Number the 3 brainstorms. Do not spend any longer than 20 minutes on each one, preferably 10 to 15 minutes.
Practice essay (also part of W11): Must be done in 45 minutes. Ask Ms. Batten for the Prompt.
Brainstorming Practice:
Discuss as a class the process one goes through when first receiving and FCAT writing prompt
1)Read prompt/mark important words
2)Decide if it is persuasive or expository
3)Brainstorm/eliminate things you will not write about
4)Write essay
5)Proofread/edit
W11-Writing Prompt-Practice 1
With the 3 prompts given to you, provide a logical brainstorm for what you would write about for each prompt. Number the 3 brainstorms. Do not spend any longer than 20 minutes on each one, preferably 10 to 15 minutes.
Practice essay (also part of W11): Must be done in 45 minutes. Ask Ms. Batten for the Prompt.
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