Week of Aug. 22

Friday
Early release - special schedule.
Students took the Week 1 Vocab test (no dictation this time.
We then graded one of the pre-tests from last week.
Students then had time to read.
Homework:
Study Week 1 vocab - quiz of vocab in context next week.


Thursday
Students set up their vocab notebooks to track their progress on WordSmart Challenge, then joined the FreeRice class group for P2 and practiced vocabulary.
Homework:
Study for tomorrow's test (Week 1 vocab)


Wednesday
We reviewed the vocab w/s; students keep it to study for Friday's test.
We worked on components of a plot diagram and students took notes in their lit. elements notebook.
Homework:
Study vocab - test Friday
Study plot diagram for future tests/quizzes.




Tuesday
We reviewed the Week 1 Day 1 & 2 w/s.
Handout: Week 1 Day 3 & 4 w/s
We took the DVRA (Deer Valley Reading Assessment) online.
Students then had time to work on their homework.
Homework:
Week 1 Day 3 & 4 w/s


Monday
I collected the "I am" poem and any remaining library card applications.
Students took the last pre-test (yay!).
They then had time to work on their homework.
Handout: Week 1 Day 1 & 2 w/s
Homework:
Week 1 Day 1 & 2 w/s (test on Friday on the meanings and idioms)
Learner Survey Reflection
On a lined sheet of paper and using the Learner Survey we did last week, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Incorporate the question into the answer.
1. What did you learn from the survey?
2. What two to three things (from the Strategies section) can you do to make sure you'll have a successful academic year (use what you learned from the Descriptions and Strategies info).
3. Did you discover anything new about yourself? Elaborate.
Important: Know your e-mail address and password tomorrow!