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Professional Development Day
Thursday, February 28, 2008 February 28, 2008
SWBAT evaluate writing by identifying a Jumpstart to be read.
SW read Jumpstarts.
Agenda
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Jumpstart: Reflect on your AIMS performance. What was the easiest part of AIMS? What was the hardest? Why do you think those parts were hardest/easiest?Consider the AIMS test taking tip sheet that you were given on Monday. What things did you do on the list? If you didn’t do anything on the list, why not? Write at least two paragraphs describing your AIMS experience.
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Look back at the Jumpstarts for January and February. Give yourself five points for every entry with a stamp. Give yourself 3 points for every entry that does not have a stamp and is at least five lines. Add up your total points and write it on a sticky note. Then select the one entry you want Ms. DeVries to read and mark it with the sticky note.
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Finish watching Rat.
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WWW Unit 4 Word Search and Word Scramble
Homework: 
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 February 27, 2008
AIMS
6th hour: Watch Mr. Bean video of Mr. Bean taking a math test
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
AIMS
1st and 2nd hour: Watch Mr. Bean video of Mr. Bean taking a math test
Monday, February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
Study Island
All AIMS prep work must be turned in by February 28.
Friday, February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008
SWBAT read nonfiction passages by using comprehension strategies.
SW read passages on Study Island.
Agenda
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Jumpstart
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AIMS Boot Camp: Study Island
All AIMS prep work must be turned in by February 28
Thursday, February 21, 2008 February 21, 2008
SWBAT apply the 6 Traits to writing by revising a draft.
SW write a final draft.
Agenda
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Jumpstart
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AIMS Boot Camp
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Write final drafts of youth center essays. Due today. Do not simply re-copy the rough draft. Make real and noticeable changes.
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Homework:
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 February 20, 2008
SWBAT evaluate an author’s use of organization.
SWBAT apply organizational techniques in an AIMS writing prompt.
SW read sample AIMS papers.
Agenda
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Jumpstart:
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AIMS Boot Camp
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Review definition of organization.
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Read anchor papers in a gallery walk.
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Evaluate anchor papers using 6 Traits rubric.
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Make revision notes on rough draft.
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Homework:
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 February 19, 2008
SWBAT apply knowledge of reading comprehension strategies by reading non-fiction texts.
SW read passages on Study Island.
Agenda
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Jumpstart
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Study Island: You will receive 5 points for every blue ribbon you earn on Study Island.
Homework: Finish rough drafts, if necessary.
