Ethics Lesson
May 27, 2008 at 12:23 pm | In Technology | 7 CommentsEthics lesson:
Watch videos. Take notes on sticky notes.
http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/departments/techinstr/cst/socethissues.htm
Class Discussion
Test your knowledge!
Extra EOG practice
May 13, 2008 at 12:41 pm | In Teacher Tid-bits | 4 CommentsIf you would like some extra EOG practice, click on the link below. There are selections with answer keys. The best way to use them is to take the assessment by picking the letter choice and provide rationale (why you answered the way you did). Then follow with checking the answer key trying to see why you missed what you did and if you understand the concept now. As always, feel free to bring them in for me to review with you. I would use sample selections from grade 7 and 8.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/eog/sampleitems/reading
RDJ Lit Craze Rubric
April 15, 2008 at 12:04 pm | In Reader's Workshop | 23 Comments|
RDJ Rubric Areas |
Explanation of Points |
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RDJ Question/Literary Skill: Expectations of the question/guide met. Student clearly demonstrated an understanding of the concept(s) of a literary nature. |
10 possible points; 10 indicates all areas were met, 5 some were and some were not, 1 not clear as to what question/guide the student explored |
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NCSCS Objective: The objective is identified. Rationale is provided to explain the connection between the objective and the question/guide. |
10 possible points; 10 indicates the objective and rationale were clearly presented, 5 both elements included but remains unclear in places, 1 only one portion was included and could not be deciphered |
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RDJ Expectations: Student met the expectations of at least a page length, title, author, and genre presented in the RDJ |
10 possible points; point reduction for each missing component, several points deducted for lack of length |
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Conventions: Student used grade level appropriate conventions throughout his/her RDJ entry |
10 possible points; point reduction for lack of grammatical clarity, legibility, atrocious spelling |
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Higher Order Thinking: Student clearly demonstrated evidence of higher order thinking by the conclusions presented, questions asked, connections made, etc… |
10 possible points; 10 indicates higher order thinking presented throughout RDJ entry, 5 some higher order thinking obvious, 1 indicates basic comprehension of the material |
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Total Possible Points |
50 |
RDJ Chart activity
April 14, 2008 at 12:22 pm | In Reader's Workshop | 4 CommentsStudents work together today to explore the connections between the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Reading Dialogue Journal expectations. Ask to see your child’s chart.
Students, this is the link for the standard course of study:
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/languagearts/scos/2004/24grade7
3rd 9 weeks Exam Study Guide ~ EXAM Thursday 3-20
March 11, 2008 at 8:44 pm | In Teacher Tid-bits | 21 Comments| 3rd Nine Weeks Exam Study Tips |
| Non fiction selection: context clues (words surrounding an unfamiliar word to help you understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word), most interesting about __________, main points, evidence, best explains, best describes, and application of what is read
Poetry Selection: best describes the theme of the poem, appeal to the senses, compare and contrast, context clues, hidden meaning, mood (the way the reader feels while reading and perhaps after), tone (the elements the author uses to create the mood like setting) Reading and Writing Handbook: the last section will consist of 6 questions, those questions will cover types of non fiction, author’s purpose, propaganda, point of view, and bias How should I study? Preparing for multiple choice assessments covering reading comprehension skills and concepts presents difficulty with knowing what to study and how. If you have a test prep book at home or access to a test prep web site, practicing non fiction and poetry selections with multiple choice answers will help. If you do not have access to a test prep situation, read several types of non fiction articles and poems. As you read or after you read, review the selection with the skills and concepts listed above. Share your ideas on the blog of what you did to study and communicate with others on their studying techniques. If you struggle with reading comprehension multiple choice assessments, you should stay after school this Thursday 3-13 or next Tuesday 3-18 to practice strategies with Mrs. Lancaster and Mrs. Hopkins.For the reading and writing handbook section, you should review your notes. Reflect on class lessons. Again, if you have questions or comments, ask, share, and learn!!!!!!! We have complete confidence you are ready to prove what you learned from our third nine weeks reading and writing workshop adventures. |
Wild Writing Ride
March 7, 2008 at 3:22 pm | In Teacher Tid-bits | 1 CommentWe experienced a wild writing ride, which culminated with our North Carolina Writing Assessment this past Tuesday. We will continue to work on writing and grammatical concepts throughout the year in further preparation for 8th grade expectations. However, we will shift from a heavy focus on Writer’s Workshop and lighter focus on Reader’s Workshop to a heavier dose of Reader’s Workshop and lighter focus on Writer’s Workshop. The skinny includes a Non Fiction Exploration and Poetry Passion Extravaganza. If you have questions about the workshops or anything else concerning English language arts on the Starfish team, feel free to post a comment.
Starfish Parents and Students,
February 21, 2008 at 4:59 pm | In Teacher Tid-bits | 3 CommentsParents, please scroll down and see the blog concerning invitations. Invitations went home today and yesterday.
Students, on your core blog, please respond to Cell Phone leads, Mid-year Survey, and Speech Contest Reflection (even though we did not finish, I still want you to reflect on what you did today and what your plan is for tomorrow).
Invitation
February 19, 2008 at 1:15 am | In Teacher Tid-bits | 5 CommentsParents,
Tuesday or Wednesday of this week, invitations will be sent home with your child. We are inviting you, yes you, to join in our learning adventure as we take the state challenge assessing previous writing tests and host a seminar discussion concerning our discoveries. This event will encompass three school days, and you are invited to attend your child’s core class. Monday, February 25 core 2-4, Tuesday, February 26 all core classes, Wednesday, February 27, all core classes, and Thursday, February 28 core 1 only are the dates. Core 1 follows a different schedule due to the Spelling Bee on Monday, February 25, at 8:00. Make plans to attend as you do not want to miss this opportunity to learn more about the North Carolina Writing Assessment which your child will take on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. You may attend one session or all three depending on the flexibility of your schedule. Thank you for your support and consideration.
Mrs. Lancaster
Attention Starfish… cell phone assignment
February 14, 2008 at 11:43 pm | In Teacher Tid-bits | 13 CommentsStudents will post their cell phone leads tonight and tomorrow. Then, you will be able to comment using the Checklist on leads from class today. You will need to check the blog until you are able to post through Tuesday of next week.
February 14, 2008 at 4:41 pm | In Uncategorized | 6 Comments
Identifying and Evaluating Leads
Go to the core blog. Post the lead that you and your partner created about cell phone use in school. Remember, this exercise was the warm up from Wednesday’s class. Comment on at least three other students’ leads using the “Checklist for Leads” paper that you received in class today. Identify the type of leads they created and discuss any of the components from the checklist that may be missing from their lead.
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