Objectives: Construct support for a claim Write a letter using a prescribed format Activities: Finish summarizing paragraph graphic organizer (summ para g.o.) for the planner Thank-You (T-Y). Use orange half-sheet for ideas. Handwrite or type letter according to format given and rubric Turn in finished letter and summ para g.o. to the tray for your class. Do NOT staple. Check VUE Take time management survey if you haven't already In your Social Studies notes, list the characteristics of an organized backpack. (Include what you should see and what you should not see.) Independent Learning: Complete T-Y letter if not completed in class. Due Wednesday (9/2). Include summarizing paragraph graphic organizer when you turn it in. [There is no more class time for this after today.] Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
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Objectives: Construct support for a claim Write a letter using proper format Activities: Look at and critique some summarizing paragraphs from yesterday Introduce planner letter assignment: Go over rubric (content & format) Go over sample Go over recommended order of completion Begin work on graphic organizer If time allowed, begin work on notebook paper or on laptop Independent Learning: Check StudentVUE/Do any missing assignments Organize backpack Resupply pencils if needed (Planner letter is NOT independent learning-- there will be some time in class on Monday to complete work.) Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
Objectives: Describe value of planner in paragraph form Demonstrate ability to write a paragraph Create a summarizing paragraph Create a succinct and catchy planner slogan Activities: Complete continents/oceans pre-test if not completed yesterday Complete half-sheet reflection on each of the topics viewed during the planner "carousel" yesterday if not completed in class Write a paragraph describing the value of writing in planner Create bumper sticker featuring a catchy phrase about using planner View notes on writing a summarizing paragraph Create a summarizing paragraph on "My ________ is the best ________ in the world" following provided format Independent Learning: Complete summarizing paragraph practice (side 1) on "My ________ is the best ________ in the world" following provided format if not completed in class. Due tomorrow (Friday). Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
Objectives: Demonstrate previous level of knowledge of continents and oceans Describe various facets of planner use and obstacles Activities: Take continents and oceans pre-test (if absent, come in at lunch to make up) In groups, brainstorm answers to assigned topic having to do with planner use Respond to the work of other groups in a "carousel" format, stopping at various stations to add comments to the brainstormed answers of other groups On a half-sheet handout, identify at least one "take-away" for each topic Independent Learning: None Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class: Planner topics: Advantages of Writing in Planner Risks of Relying on Teacher Websites What Teacher Websites are Good For What to Do if You Left Planner at Home Obstacles/Solutions to Writing in Planner Favorite Tips & Tricks for Writing in Planner Favorite Features of the School Planner
Objectives: Explain procedures in Ms. Schaedler's class that have to do with academics Activities: Review yesterday's procedures on the classroom by going over crossword Read items #34 - #50 on class procedures handout Complete "scrambled words" reinforcement exercise (some classes) (Period 1) Start creating planner-writing bumper sticker Independent Learning: None Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class: Class procedures #34-#50.
Objectives: Explain "In the Classroom" procedures in Ms. Schaedler's room Activities: Period 1: Fill out schedule for Back-to-School Night for parents Read procedures items #18-#33. Make labels for file folders Complete crossword puzzle on "In the Classroom" procedures Independent Learning: Give Back-to-School Night handout to parents Notes/Handouts/Material covered in class: Class procedures
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(Period 1) Explain the characteristics and value of a growth mindset Explain procedures in Ms. Schaedler's class Add OG gmail address to StudentVUE Activities: If you have not yet turned in the task using the sentence stem on school supplies, turn that in today (Period 1) Complete Growth Mindset lesson Continue reviewing class procedures Afternoon classes: Get on StudentVUE and add OG gmail address; check for missing assignments Independent Learning: Check StudentVUE, do any missing assignments you see there Resupply pencils if needed Recommended: Organize backpack Notes/Handouts: Nothing new (see previous posts for Class Procedures handout) Objectives: Morning classes: Describe how to act and where to go when there is s fire drill Describe procedures in Ms. Schaedler's class Afternoon classes: Describe how to act and where to go when there is s fire drill Describe options for writing in planner Describe procedures in Ms. Schaedler's class Activities: Morning classes: Fire drill practice Begin reading handout on class procedures Afternoon classes: Fire drill practice Look at sample pages on how to fill out a planner Continue reading handout on class procedures Independent Learning: If you have not yet turned in your school supplies sentence stem ending, it is due tomorrow. (Done last week in class under Social Studies notes: "If you don't have your supplies for school, you won't fail, but..." and then write the consequences of not having supplies.) Notes/Handouts/Content covered in class:
Objectives: Morning classes: Log into computer using student alias and student-generated password Take survey on Ms. Schaedler's website Afternoon classes: Review procedures in Ms. Schaedler's class Activities: Morning classes: Log into computer using student alias and student-generated password Take survey on Ms. Schaedler's website If time allows, log onto StudentVUE Afternoon classes: Begin reading handout on class procedures Independent Learning: None Notes/Handouts/Content covered in class:
Objectives: Morning classes-- Describe options that can be used when filling out planner Describe planner tips & tricks Afternoon classes-- Log onto computer' using student alias and student-generated password Complete survey on Ms. Schaedler's website Activities: Morning classes: Turn in Social Studies notes from last week where you completed the sentence stem, "If you don't have your supplies for school, you won't fail, but..." Label belongings if not labeled yesterday View planner power point if not viewed yesterday View demonstration of planner-writing techniques Afternoon classes: Log onto computer' using student alias and student-generated password Complete survey on Ms. Schaedler's website If time allowed, check StudentVUE after survey was submitted Independent Learning: None Notes/Handouts/Information covered in class:
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AuthorMs. Schaedler is starting her 29th year of teaching middle school. (She loves it!) Most of her work has been in Social Studies, but she has also designed and implemented a program teaching "lifelong learning skills" to middle school students to enhance their success. Archives
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