8/26/10

8/25 A-8/26 B English III

Take out a piece of paper and copy Exit slip 1. Copy all questions and leave room for answers.

Exit slip 1:1)What are context clues 2)How can context clues help me find the meanings of unfamilar words? 3)Did I pass FCAT reading? 4)If not, by how much and why not? If so by how much and what helped?

Class Procedures group presentations-Reminder that there is an expectation that students follow procedures and rules the next class.

Pretest-Postest grading system and procedure explained.

Pretest---->Below 70 percent-mandatory lesson/work filed in portfolio under same # as pretest------>Post-test part of the 80 percent of grade--->Remediation (Florida Acheives-2 assessments) Retest

Reading Entries 1-3 Due 8/31 A-9/1 B
-Mininum or 10 pages read per entry
-min of 5 inferences each entry
-page to page listed each entry
-one sentence summary each entry
-If you switch books, reflect on log
-# each entry
-Due in basket on due date, even if not asked for
-Must do at home, if not enough time in class

EXAMPLE R1- Title: A Prayer for Owen Meany Author: John Irving

Pg /quote/ inference/ extra
1 "doomed" I predict.. No, actually...
2 "blah.." I infer...
2 "blah.." I guess.. Yes, I was right
4 "blah.." I infer..
5 "blah.." I guess..

Pg 1 to 10

The narrator of the story introduces us to Owen Meany, a small friend who helped him believe in God.

Closing: Reminder to read Class Procedures; Parent Info Sheet; Expectations next week.

8/24/10

English III 8/23 A-8/24 B

Welcome Handout (fill out 2 index cards following directions)

A1-Pretest (Context clues)Teacher explained how to head paper and pretest importance. Briefly explained about 80 percent of grade going to assessment and how importang post tests will be to show standards have been achieved.

W1-Myself: Write at least 2 paragraphs about yourself, but try telling me things about you that are memorable. Tell me something most people don't know.

Turn in both A1 and W1 to the in basket.

Class Procedures Handout: Rules (page 4 discussed in class). Group workWith group choose one rule, illustrate that rule and write the rule itself visibly at the top of the paper. Do not right the reward and consequence. Turn in when finished.

Group Work 2
When finished with drawing, Ms. Batten gives out a portion of the Class Procedures for your group to teach. You can explain it, illustrate on the board or do skits. The most creative group wins extra credit points. Due next class.