August 25, 2006
I am attempting to try using a pdf format for posting my weekly agenda. I am trying to make my blog more user friendly, so I have been experimenting. The previous posts did not appear as I expected. So let's see how this looks. If any changes occur for next week I will update the blog.
I am eager to hear the students' interviews on Monday and Tuesday. They have worked cooperatively all this past week with their partners.
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Posted by Kaplan at 02:22 PM | Comments (0)
August 22, 2006
Date
ACLA Procedures
ACLA Essential Question
ACLA HW Assignments
8/21
1. Check syllabus
2. Check notebooks and dividers
3. Check for journals
4. Journal assignment: Write how the author uses pace and sequence of events to move danger closer and closer to the main characters in THE PEARL. OR Write from Juana’s viewpoint on one of the dangerous conflicts in THE PEARL
5. Directions for Interview assignment
How do fictional characters use decision making skills to solve problems?
Think of your decisions and choices for your interview.
8/22
1. Review interview rubric
2. Pick you partner and work cooperatively on your interview.
3. Pass out new Grammar Exercise Workbooks
How can I use interrogative speaking skills to make new friends?
No HW
8/23
1. Grammar Exercise Workbook – “Avoiding Fragments and Avoiding Run-ons”
2. Practice sentence skills – pgs. 105-112
How does a writer expand sentences to create author’s purpose?
Finish pgs. 105-112
8/24
1. Grammar Exercise Workbook -Review and correct pgs. 105-112
2. “Expanding and Using a Variety of Sentences” – pgs. 99-104
How does a writer expand sentences to create author’s purpose?
Finish pgs. 99-104
8/25
1. Check pgs. 99-104
2. Partners collaborate on interviews.
How can I use interrogative speaking skills to make new friends?
Practice interviews for 8/28-8/29
Posted by Kaplan at 02:01 PM | Comments (0)
August 21, 2006
ACLA students will deliver interviews on topics of personal choice. Interviews will begin next Monday and Tuesday, August 28-29.
Timeline:
Directions - 8/21
Pre-write and practice with partner - 8/22
Practice with partner final draft - 8/25
Interviews - 8/28-8/29
RUBRIC:
Interview Rubric Name:_________________
Content/ length
• Too short, less than a minute, and few and limited ideas = 5
• Short, less than 2 minutes, mixed up ideas, and no organization = 10
• Not even 3 minutes, confusing content and ideas = 15
• 3+ minutes with organization and important content and details = 20
• Excellent content, ideas, organization, 4-5 minutes = 25
Visuals 1=5 2=10 3=15 4=20
• You have 4 different visuals or props
Written Speech/note cards
• Read every word from cards = 5
• Looked down for help often = 10
• Hardly used note cards for support = 15
Speaking clearly
• Too soft or too fast, you slurred your words = 5
• Lots of poise and polish, you practiced speaking clearly = 10
Eye contact
• Looked down or at notes all the time = 5
• Looked at interviewer and audience = 10
Posture
• Nervously sitting, littering, lots of movements = 5
• Relaxed, sitting still and straight = 10
TOTAL POINTS _______________
Posted by Kaplan at 01:58 PM | Comments (0)
ACLA students will deliver interviews on topics of personal choice. Inteviews will begin next Monday and Tuesday, August 28-29.
Timeline:
Directions - 8/21
Prewrite and practice with partner - 8/22
Practice with partner final draft - 8/25
Interviews - 8/28-8/29
RUBRIC:
Interview Rubric Name:_________________
Content/ length
• Too short, less than a minute, and few and limited ideas = 5
• Short, less than 2 minutes, mixed up ideas, and no organization = 10
• Not even 3 minutes, confusing content and ideas = 15
• 3+ minutes with organization and important content and details = 20
• Excellent content, ideas, organization, 4-5 minutes = 25
Visuals 1=5 2=10 3=15 4=20
• You have 4 different visuals or props
Written Speech/note cards
• Read every word from cards = 5
• Looked down for help often = 10
• Hardly used note cards for support = 15
Speaking clearly
• Too soft or too fast, you slurred your words = 5
• Lots of poise and polish, you practiced speaking clearly = 10
Eye contact
• Looked down or at notes all the time = 5
• Looked at interviewer and audience = 10
Posture
• Nervously sitting, jittering, lots of movements = 5
• Relaxed, sitting still and straight = 10
Posted by Kaplan at 12:56 PM
August 17, 2006
ACLA
Test on The Pearl is Friday.
Bring a spiral notebook to serve as your annual journal to class on Monday.
All students:
Bring a book to read and enjoy to all classes daily.
Build you notebook or binder with the 4 divided sections.
Posted by Kaplan at 03:39 PM
August 16, 2006
ACLA and Reading Period 2
Essential Question: How do characters use decision making skills to solve conflicts?
Reading Standard: ELA8R1
"The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts".
Review Essential Question and students restate in their own words.
ACLA
The Pearl – class discussion, read pages 4-6 out loud to identify conflict
Class work:
Literature book
Define literary terms using glossary:
1. Character
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Conflict
Characterization sheet – class work and finish for homework
READING – per. 2
CARS Test - Comprehensive Assessment of Reading Strategies:
Student pretest for reading comprehension skill development
Posted by Kaplan at 02:04 PM
August 15, 2006
ACLA and Reading Period 2
Essential Question: How do characters use decision making skills to solve conflicts?
Reading Standard: ELA8R1
"The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts".
Review Essential Question and students restate in their own words.
ACLA
The Pearl – class discussion, read pages 4-6 out loud to identify conflict
Class work:
Literature book
Define literary terms using glossary:
1. Character
2. Characterization
3. Setting
4. Conflict
Characterization sheet – class work and finish for homework
READING – per. 2
CARS Test - Comprehensive Assessment of Reading Strategies:
Student pretest for reading comprehension skill development
Posted by Kaplan at 01:32 PM | Comments (0)
