GT DRILLS QT 32010-2011Mrs. Demos

DRILL 1 1/25 Homework: Bring a children’s book for

Service Learning. Due 1/31 Objective: The students will be able to review

strengths and weaknesses based on the quarterly assessment in order to set reasonable goals for improvement.

Drill: Review your goals (drill 1) from quarter 1 and 2. Have you met those goals? Do you need to continue working on them?

Set a new measurable goal with an action for quarter 3.

DRILL 2 1/31 Homework: Children’s book for service

learning due 1/31. Quiz 10: Text Features 2/4 Objective: TSWBAT compose a persuasive

essay on a given topic in order to demonstrate skill with organization and ideas traits.

Drill: Clear your desk except for a pencil. Prepare to complete the assessment.

DRILL 3 (2/1) Homework: Children’s book for service

learning and supplies for the book kit. Quiz 10 Text Features 2/4 Completed outline

2/4 Objective: TSWBAT identify various before,

during, and after reading strategies in order to develop engaging activities for the service learning book kits.

Drill on next slide.

DRILL 3 Drill: Read the sentence. Then choose the answer in

which the underlined word is used in the same way. Explain why your answer is correct.

Before you choose to do business with a bank, you should make sure it has a sound reputation.

In which sentence does the word sound mean the same as in the sentence above?

A. Although the house is old, it has a sound foundation and an excellent roof.

B.We should sound out our teacher before we decide on a topic for our report.

C. I was startled out of a sound sleep by bright lightning and a crash of thunder.

D. The emergency crews will sound the alarm if the floodwaters rise any higher.

Why is your answer correct? (Annotate the answer)

EXIT TICKET What before, during, or after reading strategy

do you think you will use?

How will you change the strategy into a fun activity that a young student might enjoy?

DRILL 4 (2/2) Homework: Collect any materials you will

need for your book kit. Craft supplies to make the kit or items you will include with your kit. Quiz 10 Text Features 2/4 Outline 2/4

Objective: TSWBAT analyze text features to increase understanding of texts in order to create book kits.

Drill: Make a list of all the text features you know or can remember. Explain how they help you understand the reading.

DRILL 5 Homework: Collect any materials you will need

for your book kit. Craft supplies to make the kit or items you will include with your kit. Prometheus Draft 2/8

Objective: The students will be able to develop before, during and after reading strategies in order to create book kits.

Drill: List all the text features found in your book kit book. How will these help a younger student read and understand this book? How will you use text features in your activities?

Write your name, block,date and quiz 10 text features on the scantron.

DRILL 6 Homework: Collect any materials you will

need for your book kit. Craft supplies to make the kit or items you will include with your kit. Prometheus Draft 2/8

Prefix Quiz 2/11 Objective: The students will be able to

develop before, during and after reading strategies in order to create book kits.

Drill: Define prefix and list at least five prefixes and what they mean.

Answer next slide

DRILL 6 Make sure your definition is correct. Prefix: a word part added to the beginning of

a root or base word to create a new meaning.

Prefix Definition WordsRe- Again Replay, resend

Hyper- Over HyperactiveUn- Not Unclear, unsureTri- Three Triangle,

tricyclePre- Before PrefixMis- Wrong MisconductSub- Below Subway

DRILL 7Homework: Service Learning Supplies, Prefix

Handout Prefix and Sentence Quiz 2/11Objective: The students will be able to develop

before, during and after reading strategies in order to create book kits.

Drill: See next slide

DRILL 7 Combine the following sentence pairs into

complex sentences. Underline the independent clause.

1. I refused to talk about it. I was put in detention.2. Ed hates airplanes. He will take the train.3. The sun is shining. It will snow later today.4. Answers: • I refused to talk about it since I was put in

detention.• Because Ed hates airplanes, he will take the train.• The sun is shining however it will snow later

today.

DRILL 8Homework: Service Learning Supplies, Rough Draft due

2/11Prefix and Sentence Quiz 2/11Prometheus paper 2/14 Objective: The students will be able to develop before,

during and after reading strategies in order to create book kits.

1. Look at the card you were given when you walked in. Some people have prefix cards. Others have root or base word cards.

2. Match your card with another card to make a new word. 3. Write the new word and meaning on your drill sheet.4. Use the new word in a sentence. Write the sentence on

your drill sheet.

DRILL 9Homework: Service Learning Supplies, Prometheus paper 2/14 Objective: The students will be able to

develop before, during and after reading strategies in order to create book kits.

Drill: Complete the Scantron, Name, Date, Block, Quiz 11 Prefixes

DRILL 10 (2/14)Homework: Service Learning Supplies, Objective: The students will be able to

develop before, during and after reading strategies in order to create book kits.

Drill: Complete reflection sheet question 1 for Prometheus paper.

Hand in order: Rubric, Final, Draft, Self Review Sheet, Outline, Reflection Sheet

DRILL 11 Homework: Who is William Shakespeare? Objective: TSWBAT use 6+1 Writers Traits to

revise their book kits in order to produce a finished product.

Drill: Next slide:

DRILL 11 Drill: Read the sentence. Then choose the answer in

which the underlined word is used in the same way. Explain why your answer is correct.

Susan lodged with her grandparents during her first year of college.

In which sentence does the word lodged mean the same as in the sentence above?

1. A splinter lodged in Ann’s foot when she stepped on an old board.

2. Our family lodged at a fishing camp during our trip to the seacoast.

3. Mr. Ames lodged a complaint with the city about the overgrown lot.

4. The archer aimed carefully and lodged an arrow in the distant target.

Explain why you selected your answer. (Annotate the answer)

NOTEBOOK QUIZ #11. What is the answer to drill 6?2. From the Tone and Mood handout, list the

first three tone words from the word box.3. Based on your notes, compare and contrast

science fiction and fantasy.4. From the subject-verb agreement homework

(page 91) what is subject verb agreement?5. What makes up a complex sentence?

DRILL 12 (1/22) Turn in Who is William Shakespeare. Homework: Suffix/Prefix handout (225/230)

next class Objective: The student will be able to

demonstrate the ability to compose written, and visual presentations in order to inform and prepare the final product for presentation.

Drill: Read the sentence. Then choose the answer in which the underlined word is used in the same way. Explain why your answer is correct.

Next Slide

DRILL 12 I tried pulling up the dandelion, but its roots

held it fast in the soil. In which sentence does the word fast mean

the same as in the sentence above?A. Terry fell fast asleep as soon as his head hit

the pillow.B. The front tires of my new car were stuck fast

in the mud.C. I arrived early for the concert because my

watch was fast.D. The two children were neighbors and

became fast friends.

DRILL 13 Take out Suffix/Prefix Handout Homework: Complete final of Service

Learning BCR Quiz 12: Suffix and Prefix 2/25 Objective: TSWBAT apply R.A.F.T.S when

reading a prompt in order to establish an authentic purpose, audience, and form for writing. The students will respond to a prompt.

Drill: What is R.A.F.T.S.?

Role, Audience, Format, Topic

R.A.F.T.S helps your writing flow

Use the R.A.F.T.S. organizer as you read a prompt or question to make sure you know what the question is and what you are being asked to write. This helps set a purpose for writing and focuses on your audience.

DRILL 14 Take out Service Learning BCR. Homework: Inference Practice TSWBAT link appropriate experiences and

prior knowledge about William Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet in order to better understand the plot and theme when reading the play.

Drill: How do the following suffixes change the meaning of a word?