Tuesday, February 23, 2010

2/23/10 - TU

social studies/vocabulary/reading
I. CASTLE VOCABULARY #1
- finish/add to Vocabulary Brainstorm list
* point of this is to show ability to skim, scan & recognize key terms and words
* was not as easy as it sounds!

- continue VOCAB flashcards or vocab list (40 Words due Friday)
* discuss how to prioritize what types of words to use first
* castle parts and types of people/inhabitants arise as two priorities

 language arts/reading
II.  ESSAY ANALYSIS/SCORE GUIDE
- read sample essay; discuss prompts
- look at, use six-point score guide


language arts
I. STATE WRITING TEST
- Log on.  Complete 29-Multiple Choice Questionnairre.
* this took most students nearly an hour
- Select a prompt.  Pause test.  Log off.
- Brainstorm and Outline on paper.
- Begin rough draft, if time available


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HOMEWORK
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__ READ Class Novel 20-30 minutes
__ continue CASTLE VOCABULARY LIST #1 with definitions & ilustrations
__  continue work on CASTLE PROJECT - gathering materials, designing, constructing

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