NWEA Day 2!

Go to Google Chrome:

Type in:

test.mapnwea.org

 

Usually pop-ups need to be unblocked, you can do that by selecting the top right icon (blue square with red mark) and select ALWAYS ALLOW

 

Once pop ups have been allowed, refresh the page.

 

Select MAP6+ Reading only

 

Do not press the backspace key or the arrows. It will log you out.

If you finished the test yesterday, you have been reset and have to retake it. Please read the questions.

 

Session: ELA78

Password: 5379

NWEA Day!

Good Morning!

Today, we are taking the NWEA. There was no way to prepare for this assessment. Just do your best!

Here is what you need to do:

1. Make sure you are on GOOGLE CHROME and Go to: test.mapnwea.org

 

Usually pop-ups need to be unblocked, you can do that by selecting the top right icon (blue square with red mark) and select ALWAYS ALLOW

 

Once pop ups have been allowed have them refresh the page, it should look normal now

 

2. Select: MAP6+ Reading only

 

DO NOT press the backspace key or the arrows because it will log you out.

 

Session and Passwords

Session: ELA78

Password: 8892

Google Classroom Introduction

Bell Work
1. Take out your homework and put it on your desk.
2. In your notebooks write down one thing you are enjoying about school this year and one thing you wish you could change.


Opening
1. Collect homework
2. Informal sharing of I Am Poems


Work Time
1. Go to https://classroom.google.com/h  and sign in using your student account 890XXXX@rcsd121.org


2. Join our class! The code is o89qiay


3. Read our first announcement. You should take notes and be able to report out by the end of class.


Closure
1. Report out.
2. Ask questions you may have about Google Classroom.


Homework
TBD

Writing an "I Am " Poem

Bell Work
Make a list of characteristics that describe you! Hint: We will use these characteristics in our writing today.


Opening
Take out your Dear Me Letter to be turned in. Anyone interested in sharing?


Essential Questions: Do I know how to write an I Am Poem? What are some characteristics that make me unique?

Work Time

1. Review today's assignment.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson391/I-am-poem.pdf


2. Write an "I Am" Poem
3. Decorate your work if you have time.




Closure
Informal sharing in partners or with the whole group.


Homework
TBD

Writing Day!

Today you will have the entire class period to finish your Dear Me Letters.

 

If you finish early, please review your letter and correct and mistakes you find.

 

 

Try to add details to your writing and be specific!

 

 If you finish early, read an independent book.

 

If you do not finish in class today, please complete this assignment for HOMEWORK!

Need help? Just ask!

Learning Contract/Dear Me Letter

Agenda

 

Essential Question: What are my feelings about starting a new school year?

 

Bell Work: Complete and sign your learning contract for English 7!

 

Work Time

1. Writer's workshop: Dear Me Letter (personal reflection assignment)
2. You will have the whole class period to work on this assignment.

Assignment Details (WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET AN A!)

In your notebooks, brainstorm about the following:

• Goals
• Expectations
• Feelings about starting a new school year in a new building!

2. Task: Write a Dear Me Letter. 

Here are some guidelines on how to get an A: 

• Write yourself a letter discussing your feelings about starting a new school year.
• What did you love and hate about last year?
• What are your goals and expectations for this year?
• How do you feel about being at SOTA?

*Note: These guidelines are here to get you started. You may add to the them as well!

* If you type your letter, please use Microsoft Word and SAVE YOUR WORK! Don't know how? ASK!

Closure

1. We will decide as a class if we need more time on this assignment.
2. Clean up space.
3. Pack up (when given the direction to do so!)

Homework: TBD

Learning Contract/Dear Me Letter

Agenda

 

Essential Question: What are my feelings about starting a new school year?

 

Bell Work: Complete and sign your learning contract for English 7!

 

Work Time

1. Writer's workshop: Dear Me Letter (personal reflection assignment)
2. You will have the whole class period to work on this assignment.

Assignment Details (WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET AN A!)


In your notebooks, brainstorm about the following:

• Goals
• Expectations
• Feelings about starting a new school year in a new building!

2. Task: Write a Dear Me Letter. 
Here are some guidelines on how to get an A: 

• Write yourself a letter discussing your feelings about starting a new school year.
• What did you love and hate about last year?
• What are your goals and expectations for this year?
• How do you feel about being at SOTA?

*Note: These guidelines are here to get you started. You may add to the them as well!

* If you type your letter, please use Microsoft Word and SAVE YOUR WORK! Don't know how? ASK!

Closure

1. We will decide as a class if we need more time on this assignment.
2. Clean up space.
3. Pack up (when given the direction to do so!)

Homework: TBD