Today we settled into class by continuing to practice our procedures and also we took the first pretest of the year.
AIM: I will demonstrate my knowledge of writing and Social Studies by completing the pretest.
Lesson Steps:
Students took a lengthy pretest which assessed their knowledge on Social Studies concepts for the first advisory as well as writing a well structured paragraph, using a timeline to determine when historical events occurred and also demonstrating basic map skills.
Once students completed the pretest they worked through a procedures scavenger hunt which allowed them to review all of the procedures that we will follow in class.
Homework:
Bring in all supplies and continue to review names for Wednesday's name quiz.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
A Rule is a Rule
Today we started practicing how to work in groups by learning and explaining the classroom rules.
Today's AIM: I will recite and categorize the four classroom rules by making a classroom presentation with my group.
Upcoming Quiz Alert: We will have our first quiz of the year on Wednesday on classmate names.
Lesson Steps
We have shown that we have learned the classroom procedures because we now have the Do Now process down!
We divided the class into groups today and read the four rules for the class. Students then worked in teams to explain what our class would look like and sound like if we were following each rule. Finally, students spent time explaining why each rule was important. This process was also an activity to practice how we will work in groups.
Here are the four rules:
Rule #1 We will use names to create a sense of belonging and acceptance
Rule #2 We will take advantage of every minute of class
Rule #3 We will pursue excellence so that we can be proud of our accomplishments
Rule #4 We will work together so that we can learn how to be successful in society
Homework: Continue to review the names of your classmates and bring in your supplies.
Handouts
No Handouts today
Today's AIM: I will recite and categorize the four classroom rules by making a classroom presentation with my group.
Upcoming Quiz Alert: We will have our first quiz of the year on Wednesday on classmate names.
Lesson Steps
We have shown that we have learned the classroom procedures because we now have the Do Now process down!
We divided the class into groups today and read the four rules for the class. Students then worked in teams to explain what our class would look like and sound like if we were following each rule. Finally, students spent time explaining why each rule was important. This process was also an activity to practice how we will work in groups.
Here are the four rules:
Rule #1 We will use names to create a sense of belonging and acceptance
Rule #2 We will take advantage of every minute of class
Rule #3 We will pursue excellence so that we can be proud of our accomplishments
Rule #4 We will work together so that we can learn how to be successful in society
Homework: Continue to review the names of your classmates and bring in your supplies.
Handouts
No Handouts today
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Building Community
Today we continued learning each other's names while students continued to share items from their lives.
AIM: I will identify all of my classmates with 100% accuracy.
Lesson Steps
We continued to practice our Do Now procedures and then created equity sticks so that we can increase student participation. Each student wrote their name on a Popsicle stick and Mr. Magnuson will pull these sticks out of a cup to choose students to call on during certain class discussions.
We called up 4 students to share their index card facts about themselves. This assignment was from Monday in which all students were assigned to bring in a picture of something important to them and affix it to an index card. These cards help us to learn more about each other and we will use these cards later for vocabulary card connections.
We then took a practice quiz on everyone's names and determined how many students were fully prepared for the upcoming quiz. Many students showed that they were ready.
We continued to play "Globes in the Air" and we continued to learn the names of everyone but we also reflected on how the game helped us begin to work together. We discussed the importance building a community and the need to cooperate.
Finally, we practiced dismissal procedures.
Homework: Continue to study for the upcoming name quiz using the pretest seating chart.
AIM: I will identify all of my classmates with 100% accuracy.
Lesson Steps
We continued to practice our Do Now procedures and then created equity sticks so that we can increase student participation. Each student wrote their name on a Popsicle stick and Mr. Magnuson will pull these sticks out of a cup to choose students to call on during certain class discussions.
We called up 4 students to share their index card facts about themselves. This assignment was from Monday in which all students were assigned to bring in a picture of something important to them and affix it to an index card. These cards help us to learn more about each other and we will use these cards later for vocabulary card connections.
We then took a practice quiz on everyone's names and determined how many students were fully prepared for the upcoming quiz. Many students showed that they were ready.
We continued to play "Globes in the Air" and we continued to learn the names of everyone but we also reflected on how the game helped us begin to work together. We discussed the importance building a community and the need to cooperate.
Finally, we practiced dismissal procedures.
Homework: Continue to study for the upcoming name quiz using the pretest seating chart.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
What's in a name?
If we do not learn everyone's name we will not be able to create a supportive community in our class. That is why we continued the second day of school by making sure that everyone knows each other's names.
Today's AIM: I will know the names of all my classmates with 80% accuracy.
Upcoming Quiz Alert: We will have a quiz on all classmate names this Friday (September 29th)
Lesson Steps
We started today's lesson with the Do Now questions and with sharing our homework. Each student brought in an index card with an image of something that is important to him or her. We posted these cards in the "Vocabulary Connections" section of the room for later use.
We then continued our game of "Globes in the Air" with the goal of learning everyone's name. We made the game harder by adding two and then three globes at the same time. Ask your son or daughter how to play the game.
I then tested individual students on their ability to name all their classmates and I had students gauge how prepared they were for Friday's quiz. This will be the first quiz of the year.
We closed the lesson by going to the computers and looking at this blog. Students were able to see how all their lessons were available online so that they could show their parents and also learn to look here for handouts and future notes.
Homework
Mentally review your classmates names and prepare yourself for Friday's quiz.
No handouts today.
Today's AIM: I will know the names of all my classmates with 80% accuracy.
Upcoming Quiz Alert: We will have a quiz on all classmate names this Friday (September 29th)
Lesson Steps
We started today's lesson with the Do Now questions and with sharing our homework. Each student brought in an index card with an image of something that is important to him or her. We posted these cards in the "Vocabulary Connections" section of the room for later use.
We then continued our game of "Globes in the Air" with the goal of learning everyone's name. We made the game harder by adding two and then three globes at the same time. Ask your son or daughter how to play the game.
I then tested individual students on their ability to name all their classmates and I had students gauge how prepared they were for Friday's quiz. This will be the first quiz of the year.
We closed the lesson by going to the computers and looking at this blog. Students were able to see how all their lessons were available online so that they could show their parents and also learn to look here for handouts and future notes.
Homework
Mentally review your classmates names and prepare yourself for Friday's quiz.
No handouts today.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Exciting First Day
We are off and running for a new school year! Welcome to Mr. Magnuson's Social Studies class at Paul Public Charter School. I hope that you will continue to follow our class by checking this blog on a regular basis. You can read about our daily lessons, download handouts and see pictures and videos as the year progresses.
So what did we do today?
Today's AIM was: "I will remember 10 classmate names with 100% accuracy."
There is no "He said/She said" in our class because it is very important that all students feel welcome. We played the name game "Globes in the Air" in order to get to know everyone and then we tested ourselves to see if we could name at least 10 names in our class. Tomorrow we will continue to learn new names until everyone knows all names.
We practiced opening and dismissal routines in order to make sure that the class runs smoothly. We read the overview of this year's class and the supply lists for this class (Scroll to the bottom of this entry to see copies of these two handouts). Finally we went over tonight's homework.
Homework
Students are to bring in an image of something that is important to them. This image should fit on an index card. We will use these images to start our vocabulary connections activity. Acceptable examples would include personal photographs, pictures from magazines, logos from bags or labels and hand drawn examples (in color).
Handouts
Please read the following handout for an overview of the class and contact information for Mr. Magnuson.
Please read over the following list and purchase all needed supplies by the third week of school:
So what did we do today?
Today's AIM was: "I will remember 10 classmate names with 100% accuracy."
There is no "He said/She said" in our class because it is very important that all students feel welcome. We played the name game "Globes in the Air" in order to get to know everyone and then we tested ourselves to see if we could name at least 10 names in our class. Tomorrow we will continue to learn new names until everyone knows all names.
We practiced opening and dismissal routines in order to make sure that the class runs smoothly. We read the overview of this year's class and the supply lists for this class (Scroll to the bottom of this entry to see copies of these two handouts). Finally we went over tonight's homework.
Homework
Students are to bring in an image of something that is important to them. This image should fit on an index card. We will use these images to start our vocabulary connections activity. Acceptable examples would include personal photographs, pictures from magazines, logos from bags or labels and hand drawn examples (in color).
Handouts
Please read the following handout for an overview of the class and contact information for Mr. Magnuson.
Read this document on Scribd: Welcome Letter
Please read over the following list and purchase all needed supplies by the third week of school:
Read this document on Scribd: Supply List For Team 2 Students
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