--Spend the first few minutes of class engaging in last minute preparation for today's Unit #5 vocabulary quiz.
--When I ask you to stop, please give me your undivided attention so that I can give directions for what to do when you finish taking the vocabulary quiz. Then, pick up a copy of the quiz from the front table.
Assessment -- Unit #5 Vocabulary Quiz
--After carefully reading all of the directions, complete the vocabulary quiz quietly and independently. Good luck!
--When you finish, place your quiz on the floor next to your desk. Then, pick up both a highlighter and copy of the "Soft Skills Self-Assessment" document from the front table. Actively/purposefully read the directions on the document and begin completing the task at hand as directed.
--trade and grade
--return quizzes to rightful owners--reflect on performance and note still-not-mastered words in vocabulary books--I will collect quizzes momentarily
S. the C.
--Reminder: Beginning with the end in mind--our ultimate purpose when completing a first-draft "reading" and closely re-reading sections of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet:
ROUGH End-of-Unit Assessment Writing Prompt:
Write a multi-paragraph essay in which you argue the extent to which both Romeo and Juliet are impulsive by analyzing their behaviors during similar circumstances. Then, answer the "so what" question: So what?! Who cares?! Why does this matter?!
--agenda/HW
Self-Assessment -- Marking Period 5 Soft Skills
--share list on the whiteboard of items from this marking period for consideration
--MODELING/"THINK-ALOUD" on the SMART Board for "RESPONSIBILITY" (if necessary)
--quiet and independent work time
--When you finish your best work, place your document in the black basket on the front table. Then, engage in free reading until you receive further instructions.
Transition
--Pick up a copy of the "Article of the Week #5 (4/30 - 5/4)--2017-2018 School Year" document from the front table. We will read the directions together, and I will do my best to clarify and model the expectations so that you are set up for success.
HW Time
--AoW directions, modeling, Q & A, oral reading?
Take-Home Assessment
--Complete just the active/purposeful reading component of Article of the Week #5 as directed to turn in at the beginning of class NEXT TIME (Thursday, 5/3 [ACE] or Friday, 5/4 [BDF]). I will score your work at the beginning of class and input your performance as the last bit of data for your Marking Period 5 report card. Come and see me during my "Office Hours" if you need assistance!
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! These next two marking periods, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Write a multi-paragraph essay in which you argue the extent to which both Romeo and Juliet are impulsive by analyzing their behaviors during similar circumstances. Then, answer the "so what" question: So what?! Who cares?! Why does this matter?!
--agenda/HW
Self-Assessment -- Marking Period 5 Soft Skills
--share list on the whiteboard of items from this marking period for consideration
--MODELING/"THINK-ALOUD" on the SMART Board for "RESPONSIBILITY" (if necessary)
--quiet and independent work time
--When you finish your best work, place your document in the black basket on the front table. Then, engage in free reading until you receive further instructions.
Transition
--Pick up a copy of the "Article of the Week #5 (4/30 - 5/4)--2017-2018 School Year" document from the front table. We will read the directions together, and I will do my best to clarify and model the expectations so that you are set up for success.
HW Time
--AoW directions, modeling, Q & A, oral reading?
Take-Home Assessment
--Complete just the active/purposeful reading component of Article of the Week #5 as directed to turn in at the beginning of class NEXT TIME (Thursday, 5/3 [ACE] or Friday, 5/4 [BDF]). I will score your work at the beginning of class and input your performance as the last bit of data for your Marking Period 5 report card. Come and see me during my "Office Hours" if you need assistance!
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS! These next two marking periods, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
