Any questions, words, concepts that you encountered on the MAP that you would like explaining? Write your question as a comment. +1 for each approved question.
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
MAP Feedback?
Any questions, words, concepts that you encountered on the MAP that you would like explaining? Write your question as a comment. +1 for each approved question.
Monday, April 21, 2014
MAP Week
Due to MAP tests and the Science Field Trip, there is no H/W Mon, Tue, & Wed night this week.
Use the extra time to read!
Optional: You can still use the links from last Thursday post to practice for tomorrow's Language Usage MAP. These exercises are VERY useful practice.
Test Question Database: (this is still open for use) Take the time to look at some of the replies. Especially capitalization rules!
Optional: Membean practice.
Side note: Many of you still have not submitted your April RR. The window for resubmission on this closes this FRI.
This is an excellent mentor text that shows how a claim can be structured throughout an entire response.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
M.A.P. Day 4
Test Question Database: Use this google doc. to copy/paste or screenshot any questions that you encounter that you do not understand.
Optional Practice: I cannot set H/W over the break, but I will put these activities on that are VERY beneficial. It is your choice if you do them over the break. Perhaps choose one exercise per day or at least one or two?
MAP Practice Test (these are good to practice the MAP question format.
For those super keen students. This link (Database of Practice Assessments) contains a wide variety of exercises. Enjoy!
Text Features Recap
Text Features Recap
#1 ADVANCED WARNING: Deadline to resubmit ANY previous/future incomplete assignment: May 16th 2014.
#2 ADVANCED WARNING: Many of your formative scores are being doubled (weighted higher) as we go into the end of the semester). You should be showing your very BEST work at this stage; therefore, the grade weighting system will reflect this.
#3 Forty Book Challenge. Will you get there? - You should be over 30 books by now!
#3 Forty Book Challenge. Will you get there? - You should be over 30 books by now!
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
M.A.P. DAY 3
Grammar H/W (For NEXT THURSDAY - ALL CLASSES)
#Bonus TEST Taking TIP
Often students get the wrong answer because they answer questions based on what 'they' think. Questions that ask your opinion DON'T really want your opinion - They want what the 'AVERAGE' person's may think, say, or do. e.g. In the question below, it is not where YOU would go, it is where the AVERAGE person would go. This accounts for almost 10% of errors. - First and only time I will give you this advice. "Think like an 'average' person!
Test Question Database: Use this google doc. to copy/paste or screenshot any questions that you encounter that you do not understand. You may not understand what the question is asking or why your answer is wrong. Putting your name next to the question is optional. Check back to this file often to learn
TEST PREP H/W All classes
All Classes (Due: Thur)
Know your Audience - Once you know your audience - You will know exactly what you need to research!
Think Entry: Mentor Text
Watch THIS! - What do you think you should do after watching it?.. Do it!
Homework Task: Support: How to add absolute phrases to your writing.
Video Recap: Absolutes
Bring an image of an evil movie star or famous monster on a google doc. See example.
#Bonus TEST Taking TIP
Often students get the wrong answer because they answer questions based on what 'they' think. Questions that ask your opinion DON'T really want your opinion - They want what the 'AVERAGE' person's may think, say, or do. e.g. In the question below, it is not where YOU would go, it is where the AVERAGE person would go. This accounts for almost 10% of errors. - First and only time I will give you this advice. "Think like an 'average' person!
Test Question Database: Use this google doc. to copy/paste or screenshot any questions that you encounter that you do not understand. You may not understand what the question is asking or why your answer is wrong. Putting your name next to the question is optional. Check back to this file often to learn
TEST PREP H/W All classes
All Classes (Due: Thur)
Language Tests
Proficient Level Proficient Test 3
Advanced Level Advanced Test 3
Bonus Test - If you are bored - Vocabulary Building
Reading Tests
Proficient Level: Proficient Test 3
Advanced Level: Advanced Test 3
Know your Audience - Once you know your audience - You will know exactly what you need to research!
Think Entry: Mentor Text
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
M.A.P. Day 2
TIGERTALES - Those people who have submit their Tigertale, you must make sure your name is on the paper at the top with the grade level. Your work will immediately be rejected if you leave off this information. The teacher doing this has almost 900 pieces to look at. Follow her guidelines!
Test Question Database: Use this google doc. to copy/paste or screenshot any questions that you encounter that you do not understand. You may not understand what the question is asking or why your answer is wrong. Putting your name next to the question is optional. Check back to this file often to learn
All Classes (Due: Wed)
Test Question Database: Use this google doc. to copy/paste or screenshot any questions that you encounter that you do not understand. You may not understand what the question is asking or why your answer is wrong. Putting your name next to the question is optional. Check back to this file often to learn
All Classes (Due: Wed)
Language Tests
Proficient Level Proficient Test 2
Advanced Level Advanced Test 2 (11 questions in total)
Reading Tests
Proficient Level: Proficient Test 2
Advanced Level: Advanced Test 2
Don't forget to use the Test Question Database!
Students who did not complete the 'writing like an expert' or correctly 'drop' their Feature Article Unit need to turn this piece in now via Resubmitted Assignments on the right side of the blog. The window to receive a grade on this piece closes on Monday 21st April
ADVANCED WARNING: Deadline to resubmit ANY previous/future incomplete assignment: May 16th 2014. This is just so people realize that they cannot wait until the last minute and resubmit pieces of work at the end of the school year in an attempt to raise the grade!
Text Structure Lens: Mentor
Remember - there is ALWAYS a reason why a text is structured in a certain way.
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