Friday

Quarter 4, Week 2 of 10 (Smarter Balanced Assessment: CAT)

Report directly to the Library on your assigned testing day! Check the schedule in your INB to make sure you report to the right place on the right day!
SBA Testing Day
Due Today: Open Mind
Learning Target: All CCSS tested by the Smarter Balanced Assessment: Computer Adaptive Test.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Report to the Library
  2. After: Follow your proctor's instructions for the testing environment. Make sure your phone is OFF AND IN YOUR BAG.
  3. Then: Perform admirably on the Smarter Balanced Assessment: CAT
  4. Next: Review your answers before ending the test.
      • If you do not finish during the first testing block, pause the test and let your proctor know that you need to return to finish.
Target Practice: I performed at a proficient level or better on the Smarter Balanced Assessment, Computer Adaptive Test. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Look at Independent Reading for Quarter 4 on Google Classroom. This will be part of a collaborative Embedded Assessment 2 that you will be doing later in the quarter. So, ask your classmates which books they will be reading from the list, too!
Regular Class Meeting Day
Due Today: Open Mind
Learning Target: All ELA standards tested by the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Go to Google Classroom and look at the book selections. If you see one that you like, great! Sign-up for it after doing a little bit of research online, talking to friends, and conferring with the teacher.
  2. After: Discuss the Independent Reading Log and attach pages in the INB. Each log entry page should be attached to its own separate page in the INB.
  3. Then: Introduce Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried
      • We will be reading this book together in class throughout the next several weeks
      • Create foldable note-taking guide to go along with the reading. Make sure your name, class, and period # are on it somewhere small. The four sections will be labelled:
        1. Things
        2. Characters/Descriptions
        3. Images
        4. What the Firetruck?
  4. Next:  Begin reading Chapter 1 of The Things They Carried.
      • List 'things' they carried on foldable
      • List names of characters (leave space for visual/written description) 
Target Practice: I know what book I want to read for Independent Learning and am ready to start my Independent Reading Log. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Choose a title from the list provided in the Google Classroom link.
  • Begin the Independent Reading Log before you begin reading your book.
  • Continue adding to your INB Vocabulary list.
Looking Ahead...
Be ready for the Smarter Balanced Assessment happening over the NEXT 2 Weeks by practicing your test-taking skills!
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Saturday

Quarter 4, Week 1 of 10

Welcome back for round four, the Last-And-Final Quarter!
Final Draft of your research paper is due by March 29 @ midnight!
Monday, March 25
 or 
Wednesday, March 27
Due Today: Open Mind
Learning Target: RI.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats in order to address a question or solve a problem. RI.11-12.3 Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific events interact and develop.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Go to Section 4 of your INB. Title the divider Quarter 4: Story Time! 
  2. After: Conduct a Google Image search for The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Begin sketching an image(s) on your Quarter 4 INB divider that you think relates to the story. We will be reading this story together in class for the next few weeks.
  3. Then: Prepare for the Smarter Balanced Assessment! 
  4. Next: Prepare for the Smarter Balanced Assessment! Try this Quizlet to boost your vocabulary and grammar skills!
    • All of these terms can be used for your INB Vocabulary!
Target Practice: I understand the Smarter Balanced Assessment schedule and am prepared to perform proficiently or better on the assessment. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper
    • You can make revisions until the final is due on March 29 @ midnight
Thursday, March 28
 or 
Friday, March 29
Due Today: EA1, Research Paper Final (March 29 @ midnight)
Learning Target: All ELA standards tested by the Smarter Balanced Assessment.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Prepare for the Smarter Balanced Assessment! Title the next page of your INB Smarter Balanced Assessment Practice Test. Listen to the pretest instructions.
  2. After: (40 minutes) Take the Smarter Balanced Assessment practice test. Record your answers in the INB.
    • 15 minutes- Performance Task (PT)
    • 25 minutes- Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
  3. Then: Review the Smarter Balanced Assessment practice test.
  4. Next (time permitting):  Play the Kahoot! by joining at kahoot.it and entering the game code
Target Practice: I understand the Smarter Balanced Assessment schedule and am prepared to perform proficiently or better on the assessment. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper
    • You can make revisions until the final is due on March 29 @ midnight
  • Arrive to school prepared to be proficient or better on the SBA every day over the next two weeks!
Looking Ahead...
Be ready for the Smarter Balanced Assessment happening over the NEXT 2 Weeks by practicing your test-taking skills!
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Quarter 3, Week 10 of 10

Late Research Reminder: Topic Choice, Annotated Bibliography, Outline, and Draft MUST be completed by March 11 BEFORE a final can be graded!
Make sure INB is on your class shelf by the end of the day on THURSDAY, MARCH 14 for Vocab assessment.
Monday, March 11
 or 
Tuesday, March 12
Due Today: Late research project work (Monday)
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire post for this week as a group.
  2. After: 20-30 minute revision activity with class-chosen strategy. Choices are:
    • Personal pronouns (1st Person), sentence structure, word choice/contractions
  3. Then: 20-30 minute revision activity with class-chosen strategy. Choices are:
    • transitions, punctuation, or passive vs. active voice, syntax
  4. Next (time-permitting): Become an expert on at least ONE of the rubric categories from this document for the Research Paper
    • Make sure you are with a group who can cover all of the categories (or that can, at least, agree to skip the same ones BECAUSE YOU CAN CHECK THE ESSAY YOURSELF)
Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper
    • You can make revisions until the final is due on March 29 @ midnight
  • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words- due Thursday, March 14.
Wednesday, March 13
 or 
Thursday, March 14
Due Today: INB Vocabulary (Thursday)
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: choose partners to work with today- at least 5 in a group, no more than 8
  2. After: 20-30 minute group peer editing strategy using the Research Paper Rubric
  3. Then: Debrief the activity and any lingering questions about the research paper
  4. Next:  Preview Quarter 4 and SBA testing
    • Reminder: INB Vocabulary in the shelf. Make sure Name Tent is in it to earn enrichment.
Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper
    • You can make revisions until the final is due on March 29 @ midnight
  • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words- due Thursday, March 14.
Looking Ahead...Enjoy the spring break! Final draft of the research paper is due by Midnight on March 29!
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Quarter 3, Week 9 of 10

Late Research Reminder: Topic Choice, Annotated Bibliography, Outline, and Draft MUST be completed by March 11 BEFORE a final can be graded!
STAR Reminder: YOU must find a time to do STAR during the next two weeks. It must be on a computer connected to Kekaulike's network. A link is at the top of this blog.
Monday, March 4
 or 
Tuesday, March 5
Due Today: Beginning Acting/Dance Showcase Review (enrichment only)
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Preview the entire post for this week as a group.
  2. After: Shmoop's Revision Tools! Create another 4-square in your INB. Write down 4 ways that you learned from the video to revise your writing!
  3. Then: Revise your draft of the essay using the four tips you chose today.
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings to revise the essay (15 minute max./student)
  5. Next: Reminder about STAR test (link at the top of this blog)
    • You must do this at some point this week while you are on campus. Remember, your score is based on your GROWTH from last time!
Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper
    • If there is any part of the research process you have not completed, it must BE complete by March 11.
  • Continue Independent Learning Activity- due TODAY! Khan Academy, IRL, or Creative Activity
  • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words- due NEXT Thursday, March 15.
Tuesday, March 5
 or 
Wednesday, March 6
Due Today: Be ready to work
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: choose partners to work with today- at least 4 in a group, no more than 6
  2. After: Preview the draft editing slideshow
  3. Then: Work with a group of 4-6 students to use the draft editing slideshow for revision
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings to revise the essay (15 minute max./student)
Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising your research paper
    • If there is any part of the research process you have not completed, it must BE complete by March 11.
  • Continue Independent Learning Activity- due TODAY! Khan Academy, IRL, or Creative Activity
  • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words- due NEXT Thursday, March 15.
Thursday, March 7
 or 
Friday, March 8
Due Today: Independent Learning Activity
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. 
Classwork
  1. Do Now: Be inspired by Rocky Balboa...
    • After: Use the rest of the time today to revise your essay as you see fit.
    • During: Individual student-teacher meetings to revise the essay (15 minute max./student)
    • Next: Reminders about impending due-dates
    Target Practice: My research paper is proficient in all 7 of the rubric criteria. Fist-5?
    Homework
    • Continue revising your research paper
      • If there is any part of the research process you have not completed, it must BE complete by March 11.
    • Continue Independent Learning Activity- due TODAY! Khan Academy, IRL, or Creative Activity
    • Continue INB Vocabulary with 35-40 new words- due NEXT Thursday, March 15.
    Looking Ahead...March 11 is the LAST DAY to complete any late components of the research process!
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