Video links and related documents can now be found on the Resources tab above.
Reciprocal teaching is a great strategy to incorporate to increase rigor, address literacy and problem-solving skills, and place accountability for learning on the students. Please comment on your take-away for implementing this strategy in your classroom below. I can't wait to see it in action! If you missed the first two sessions yesterday, please make plans to attend one of the following:
These are mandatory PD sessions for our Rigor/Literacy focus areas.
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So, today I decided to step into Mr. Thornton's room to check out what our Seniors are doing. It seemed like a typical day...bell ringer and quiz review were on the agenda. Two sentences were on the board for parts of speech identification. Nothing special, right? Even a little boring, maybe? WRONG!
Want to know why? Mr. Thornton's students were ENGAGED and ACCOUNTABLE. Sometimes, the simplest ideas are the most effective. Calling on students based on pulling names written on popsicle sticks from a popcorn bucket may seem elementary. Who cares? It works and it equates to instant accountability! Did they giggle? Yes, they did. Did they answer the questions when their name was called? Yes, they did. Did they pay attention because they thought they may be next? Yes, they did. Good instruction does not have to be complicated or labor intensive to be effective. Thank you, Mr. Thornton! Check out the student-created videos below from Mr. Harris' class! The assignment was completely self-discovery, with the students only using their prior knowledge of equations and graphs. Thought it turned out great...thank you for sharing! When students are able to teach others a concept, their own understanding becomes much deeper. Having students create instructional videos is an innovative way for students to organize their thoughts and become "the expert" on a topic. If you would like to try it, you can explore screen recorders available online like Screencast-O-Matic or Icecream. The process is surprisingly simple!
Great ideas here! Some oldies but goodies as well as a few new things to try...love #4 and #10! Clicking on the picture will take you to the article. How do you manage to stay on top of things? Share your best ideas here by commenting. One randomly chosen response will get a prize from my supply stash and everyone else gets free tips :)
Lots of new EL resources added to the RESOURCE page - click on the tab at the top of the page and check it out!
There has been a little bit of confusion regarding lab availability. Please bear with us while we perfect a process for scheduling computer labs and carts.
Below are the classes that are regularly scheduled to meet daily. If you need a lab during one of these times, contact the teacher to make arrangements. If you would like to reserve the lab during an open period, follow the directions Mr. Moat has sent you regarding the calendar. Some of you have asked for new Thinking Maps posters and vocabulary for your walls. I am having the following poster made and will have available soon. Please comment here if you would like one. The Thinking Maps vocabulary file can be found on the Resource page under Classroom Resources.
Mr. Ensley has created a short video tutorial on how to add categories to your gradebook in Infinite Campus. Click on the button below to access. If you need to find this resource later, go to the Instructional Resources or Technology categories listed on the right and you will be able to find it. I will also add it to the Resources page.
Thank you, Mr. Ensley!! I'm so excited that Interactive Notebooks have become such an integral part of many of your classrooms. Below is an INB template resource I found on Teachers Pay Teachers that I thought some of you may find helpful.
Interesting read...may be worth a try.
Below are the Content Weights for each EOC. I will be replacing the Study Guides with the 2017 version on the Resource page. Check there for the latest information published.
Recently, Mrs. White implemented the new green screen into a class project. The task was for the students to use a digital platform and create a multimedia project using different satirical tools. After collaborating with Mrs. Ingle to generate ideas, she came up with the following:
The students were given a RAFT assignment which guided them in selecting a Role, Audience, Format, and Topic. Students could select their RAFT from a pre-made list or could come up with their own. They were then given a strict schedule, which allowed time for planning, rehearsing, and recording. Part I of the project was to create a satirical response to the problem they chose. All projects had to include at least five different satirical tools (i.e. hyperbole, litotes, sarcasm ridicule, parody, and invective). Part II of the project included a reflection where students reflected on why they chose their topic, why they chose that particular form of satire to address the problem, and how the students' interpretation effectively satirized the aspect they chose. Students used a free green screen app called TouchCast and recorded the skits using an iPad. Below is a copy of the RAFT used and examples of the student products. If you are interested in using the green screen or learning more about it, contact Mrs. Ingle. She would love to help you get started! |
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