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Activities & Resources
Monday, March 1, 2010
1. Writing: Free write, 200+ words
The students may write on any topic(s) they wish. Volunteers may
read their work aloud to the class. :) Writer’s notebook –
Fortitude/life principle/quote
2. Sustained Silent Reading – Independent novels / Reading
records.
English language learners will receive additional assistance as they
pair-read with an instructional aide and summarize what they have
read aloud. Students may note parallels from their reading to
other, more familiar stories and/or personal experience. All
students will record their reading daily.
3. Literature: “Flowers For Algernon”, pp. 214-25(end). The
students will compare and contrast Charlie’s development parallels
with Algernon’s; infer Charlie’s progress; make a judgment on the
experiment; and, analyze why the ability to ask questions is an
important part of intelligence. Critical Thinking #1-5, p. 225 and
handouts, p. 92, 64-5.
Materials:
individual novel, reading record, blue or black ink pen,
teacher-made notes, notebook paper, writer’s notebook, literature
textbook,
Homework: Build
Vocabulary, p. 92, and multiple choice questions, pp. 64-5. if not
completed in class. |
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Assessment:
The students will receive daily grades for their free write, other
various written assignments, quizzes, and a participation grade for
sustained silent reading.
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The Reading Record counts as a test grade each nine weeks. Students
are expected to fill it out daily.
Teacher observations through the writing process; class
participation
Informal verbal and written checks for understanding;
Self evaluation of work completed
Late Work:
First day – minus ten points;
Second day – minus twenty points;
Third day – a zero for the grade.
Students do not lose points for work that is late due to an absence,
as long as the student completes the assignment and turns it in the
day after the absence. Please check the class planner and see the
teacher about make-up work. Please see the Tippit Middle School
student handbook for further information, Appendix A. |
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Notes:
JRead,
Read, Read!J
Tutorials (“stretch time”) are daily from 1: 06-1:33 p.m. if extra
time or help is needed. :) Students are welcome to seek help from
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria (“homework haven”) and 8:00 -8:20
a.m. before classes begin daily. Tutoring is also available from
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Please sign-up.)
Lesson plans are subject to change without notice. Please check the
assignment book for homework every day.
Read, read, read! Enjoy the weekend! : )
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