Today we completed our weekly timed BCR.
AIM: I will write one BCR based on an in-class reading.
Standard: 7.W-E.3 Writing an essay that frames a question, groups ideas logically and includes details from the source.
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary Term: “Farmers created extra or more than is necessary” 2) Vocabulary Term: “Farmers moved or carried water to a dryer land.”
3) Vocabulary Term: “land that is good for plants to grow in.”
4) Vocabulary Term: “the cultivation or growing of plants.”
Lesson Steps: Once we finished our Do Now we looked over a chart that compared standardized test scores for all middle schools in Washington, DC. We did this as a reminder as to why we were putting so much emphasis on writing effective BCRs. We then spent the remainder of the class period writing our in-class BCR. Students who finished early were able to start homework or have free time.
Homework:
1) Complete Crossword Puzzle
2) Longitude & Latitude Review
3) Timeline Reinforcement Homework
Handouts: These are forthcoming as we are updating our scanner.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Timeline Review Day
Today we continued to review our timeline work.
AIM: I will plot dates on two time lines and interpret date questions with 100% accuracy.
Standard: Plotting dates in chronological order.
Do Now: Timeline activity done in class.
Lesson Steps: We started with our Do Now warm up timeline activity. Then we went into the hall and divided up into two teams with timeline cards. We raced to see which team could put the cards in chronological order. We then returned to class and looked at the day's timeline activity and highlighted the lines that would show us the rise in population over the past 12,000 years. We then reviewed the terrace dance from yesterday. Students then worked in teams to complete the timeline activity and we reviewed before going over tonight;s homework.
Homework: Complete the Timeline reinforcement handout.
Handout: Two handouts from today.
Exam Review for Thursday January 15th
AIM: I will plot dates on two time lines and interpret date questions with 100% accuracy.
Standard: Plotting dates in chronological order.
Do Now: Timeline activity done in class.
Lesson Steps: We started with our Do Now warm up timeline activity. Then we went into the hall and divided up into two teams with timeline cards. We raced to see which team could put the cards in chronological order. We then returned to class and looked at the day's timeline activity and highlighted the lines that would show us the rise in population over the past 12,000 years. We then reviewed the terrace dance from yesterday. Students then worked in teams to complete the timeline activity and we reviewed before going over tonight;s homework.
Homework: Complete the Timeline reinforcement handout.
Handout: Two handouts from today.
Exam Review for Thursday January 15th
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The First Communities
Today we finalized our last reading of the advisory and learned new vocabulary.
AIM: I will learn 6 new vocabulary words and explain how farming impacted village life.
Standard: 7.2 Describe how the development of agriculture relates to village settlement.
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: “To argue against or to deny”
2) Vocabulary term: “Many different things or diverse”
3) Vocabulary term: This is a word from yesterday that means “extra”
4) How many years ago was 145 CE?
Lesson Steps: Once we finished the Do Now we went right into preparing to re-read the passage on how farming helped with the establishment of village life. We then learned a new dance about terraced farming! Finally, we talked about the importance of farmers and got started on our homework assignment in which we had to thank a farmer for 6 different things. Students then completed a vocabulary translation page as an exit ticket.
Homework: Complete the "Thank You Farmer Activity"
Handout: Homework is on the back of this handout
The First Communities
AIM: I will learn 6 new vocabulary words and explain how farming impacted village life.
Standard: 7.2 Describe how the development of agriculture relates to village settlement.
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: “To argue against or to deny”
2) Vocabulary term: “Many different things or diverse”
3) Vocabulary term: This is a word from yesterday that means “extra”
4) How many years ago was 145 CE?
Lesson Steps: Once we finished the Do Now we went right into preparing to re-read the passage on how farming helped with the establishment of village life. We then learned a new dance about terraced farming! Finally, we talked about the importance of farmers and got started on our homework assignment in which we had to thank a farmer for 6 different things. Students then completed a vocabulary translation page as an exit ticket.
Homework: Complete the "Thank You Farmer Activity"
Handout: Homework is on the back of this handout
The First Communities
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
MEAL Paragraph and BCR review
Today we reviewed the BCR initiative for the school and also revised our most recent BCR.
AIM: I will rewrite my MEAL BCR according to the rubric in order to score a 4.
Standard: Using evidence to support an opinion in written essays.
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: “It’s only or it’s just a…”
2) Vocabulary term: “To depend on someone.”
3) What does CE mean?
4) How many years ago was 1954CE?
AIM: I will rewrite my MEAL BCR according to the rubric in order to score a 4.
Standard: Using evidence to support an opinion in written essays.
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: “It’s only or it’s just a…”
2) Vocabulary term: “To depend on someone.”
3) What does CE mean?
4) How many years ago was 1954CE?
Lesson Steps:
Once we finished our Do Nows we went right in to the inauguration essay instructions. We talked about the upcoming inauguration and also how this essay would enable the winners to have bleacher seats for the parade. We then set up our BCR recording wall where students can keep track of their weekly BCR to see if they are consistently reaching a score of 4. Then we worked together to review the necessary steps to revise the BCR from before vacation. We emphasized how to read strategically while preparing for a timed BCR.
Homework
Complete MEAL BCR and write inauguration essay.
Essay link: http://www.pic2009.org/page/s/dcstudentessay
Monday, January 5, 2009
Geography Bee
Today we completed the preliminary round of the school-wide National Geographic Bee.
AIM: I will compete in Paul's 2009 National Geographic Bee
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: “to be fast and effective.”
2) Vocabulary term: “to tame a wild animal”
3) Vocabulary term: “to be excited or anxious about something”
4) Vocabulary term: “widespread destruction”.
Lesson Steps: Once we completed today's Do Now we went over the rules of the National Geographic Bee. Each class competed until there was one winner. All classroom winners will compete in the Paul final after school on January 13th.
Homework: Our mid-term exam is on Thursday January 15th. Start studying tonight!
AIM: I will compete in Paul's 2009 National Geographic Bee
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary term: “to be fast and effective.”
2) Vocabulary term: “to tame a wild animal”
3) Vocabulary term: “to be excited or anxious about something”
4) Vocabulary term: “widespread destruction”.
Lesson Steps: Once we completed today's Do Now we went over the rules of the National Geographic Bee. Each class competed until there was one winner. All classroom winners will compete in the Paul final after school on January 13th.
Homework: Our mid-term exam is on Thursday January 15th. Start studying tonight!
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