9/27/11

9/26 A-9/27 B English III

Copy Exit 7:
1)What is an inference? 2)What are the keywords I can use to show I'm making inferences? 3)What are the different purposes for writing? 4)What is the author's purpose for writing "Straw Into Gold"?

Turn in Exit 6-Only if you conferenced with Ms. Batten about your FCAT scores.

FCAT conferences continued. Class Procedures Tests given to students individually-continued.

Setup R9-"Straw Into Gold" Chart. On left put Family Background. On Right put Acheivements in Writing. As you read p1310-1314, record the author's family background and expectations on the left and her achievements as a writer on the right. Then do Questions 1,2,6. Answer in complete sentences using the question stem.

(5th block Only) RA TA TA-Inferences- R10-12 Due 10/10 A-10/11 B/-80%-Teacher teaches how to do reading entries for inferences. Inferences are predictions, guesses or assumptions in which the reader must use clues from the author to figure out something not directly stated. See model for how to do this set of reading entries.

Turn in R6-8-Visualizing-80%-Due Today

9/20-9/23

CopyExit 61)Did I pass the 10th Grade FCAT reading test? 2)What was my most recent score? 3)By how many points and questions did I pass or fail? 4)Did I make improvements? Explain. 5)What safety nets can I use to help me pass the FCAT retake test or ACT/SAT?

For exit 6, if you haven't yet met with Ms. Batten, do so for the answers. Turn in.

Finish R5-"Our Mother's Garden"-80% assessment.

Common problems: Students not following directions, allusions not explained-I don't want to know who the allusion refers to or what it says in the footnote about them, but I want to know why Alice Walker would include them in the middle of her story. See Blog from 9/19 for help with that assignment. Other problems included: students not listing allusions on correct side, not including their own notes after Ms. Batten's notes and not writing in complete sentences for the answer to question 2 or using the question stem in their answer.
Fix all mistakes-turn in for 80% assessment grade.


Portfolio Title Page
Decorate your Portfolio Title Page. Include Your Full Name, English III, Ms. Batten, Yearbook Room. When finished, slip inside your portfolio. I'll be looking for it on the first portfolio check.

Data FolderGet a manila folder from Ms. Batten and a RTI handout. On the file, put your last name, first name and period on the tab. On the RTI sheet, put your name on the front and back and put it inside of the data file. Return manila file to Ms. Batten.

A1-Main Idea Post Test-80%-If you miss, must make up by the Thurs. following absence. You must mark the text using a key. Do not underline everything.

Progress Reports Distributed and Signed For. Class Procedures tests given to students as oral exam-continued.

R6-8-Visualizing Due 9/26A-9/27 B-80%
and Underclass Pics on 9/27 B and 9/28 A