Today we wrote another BCR as an additional weekly practice.
AIM: I will earn a 4 out of 4 on today's in-class timed BCR.
Standard: Writing reports to address a question, writing events in a logical order, and supporting details with evidence from the text.
Do Now: Vocabulary Terms
1) "To be made of"
2) To use up , buy or eat.
3) To be fast and effective.
4) How many years ago was 2009 BCE?
Lesson Steps: Today we had a traditional Do Now. We then went over last week's BCRs and realized how we could make it even better. Students then jumped right into writing their BCRs.
Homework: No homework this weekend.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
BCR Review and Second Advisory Clean-up
Today we organized ourselves for the third advisory and also went over last week's BCR
AIM: I will determine my exam grade with 100% accuracy, reorganize my binder and finalize my change plan.
Do Now:
1) Who is the new Vice President?
2) Who is the Secretary of State?
3) Who is the new President?
4) What has come to Washington?
Lesson Steps: We finished our Do Nows and then looked at two copies of last week's BCRs. These example copies helped to point out the necessity of using facts from the text and also how the structure of the MEAL paragraph helps to fully answer a question. Students then got back their exams and calculated their grades. They then had to find the problems they got wrong and then explain why they got them wrong. Next students cleaned out their notebooks and added second advisory papers to the file cabinet drawer for our study at the end of the year. Students then were given their change pledge paper to complete for homework.
Homework: Write down the pledge that you hope to keep over the next 100 days. Be specific and show it to your parents.
AIM: I will determine my exam grade with 100% accuracy, reorganize my binder and finalize my change plan.
Do Now:
1) Who is the new Vice President?
2) Who is the Secretary of State?
3) Who is the new President?
4) What has come to Washington?
Lesson Steps: We finished our Do Nows and then looked at two copies of last week's BCRs. These example copies helped to point out the necessity of using facts from the text and also how the structure of the MEAL paragraph helps to fully answer a question. Students then got back their exams and calculated their grades. They then had to find the problems they got wrong and then explain why they got them wrong. Next students cleaned out their notebooks and added second advisory papers to the file cabinet drawer for our study at the end of the year. Students then were given their change pledge paper to complete for homework.
Homework: Write down the pledge that you hope to keep over the next 100 days. Be specific and show it to your parents.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Inaugural Reflections
Today we started class with a reflection on what each student did over the inauguration and also a current events activity to watch what happens during Obama's first day in office.
AIM: I will reflect on the inauguration and make my own plan for change to share with my parents.
Do Now: Students walked into class and picked up the handout. The first reflection was the Do Now.
Lesson Steps: We shared our stories about the inaugural weekend. Then we moved into dissecting the phrase "The Change we Need" and we talked about what has been going on in the country and what needs to be changed. We then reflected on our first 100 days as 7th grade students and the changes that students needed to make as they look forward to the next 100 days of school. We then went over the assignment for the evening and were dismissed.
Homework: Students are to follow the actions of Obama for his first day in office. What did he do? Then, students are to focus on one thing that they would like to change about the world, the neighborhood or even themselves and to make a plan with their parents to help to make it happen.
Handout:
First 100 Days Change We Need
AIM: I will reflect on the inauguration and make my own plan for change to share with my parents.
Do Now: Students walked into class and picked up the handout. The first reflection was the Do Now.
Lesson Steps: We shared our stories about the inaugural weekend. Then we moved into dissecting the phrase "The Change we Need" and we talked about what has been going on in the country and what needs to be changed. We then reflected on our first 100 days as 7th grade students and the changes that students needed to make as they look forward to the next 100 days of school. We then went over the assignment for the evening and were dismissed.
Homework: Students are to follow the actions of Obama for his first day in office. What did he do? Then, students are to focus on one thing that they would like to change about the world, the neighborhood or even themselves and to make a plan with their parents to help to make it happen.
Handout:
First 100 Days Change We Need
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