literacy october 21, 2013

Get all books and materials ready for the day. Use inside voices until announcements are

made.Early Release Schedule9:15-9:30 Homeroom and 1st Period9:30 - 10:15 2nd Period10:20 -11:50 3rd Period (Lunch)11:50 – 12:35 4th Period12:40 – 1:25 5th Period1:30 – 2:15 6th Period

Literacy October 21, 2013

Needed Materials: paper, pen

Agenda Note: Smart Stations

Homework: Read independent

reading book.

Warm-up: 3rd, 5th, & 6th period students:

On a half sheet of paper, write your name and homeroom teacher’s name. Thank you.

Take out at least 5 sheets of paper, and pen. Label each sheet of paper: Name, Date, Class Period

When you get in the individual stations, you can add the topic.

ELA October 21, 2013

What are Smart Stations? What are sentence structures

and how do they enhance your writing?

What are adjectives out of order and action verb brush strokes?

How do they enhance writing? How do you write an effective

paragraph? How do you revise for

grammatical and mechanical errors in writing?

How do you use the habits of reading to increase reading comprehension skills?

LA.8.ELACC8L1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Essential Questions & Standard

1. You will have 20-25 minutes in each station to complete the task.2. You will rotate through 5 stations. Station 1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5, and 5

to 1. Station 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10, and 10, to 6. Teacher, timer, and/or music will alert you when it is time to rotate to a new station.

3. Each station will have its own focus and directions.4. Read all directions for each station. Keep all directions out for everyone to

see.5. Make sure that you have all required materials to complete the assignment.6. If the directions instruct you to work with your group to complete the

assignment, do your part in the group to make sure that it is completed accurately.

7. If the directions instruct you to work alone, then do your best alone to complete the assignment accurately.

8. If you have questions, whether you are working as a group or not, you are allowed to ask someone at the station for assistance. If you still have questions, please raise your hand and get assistance from a teacher.

9. At the end of each station, put all rules, assignment sheets, and other materials back in the folder. Clean up your area and then rotate to the next station.

Opening—What are Smart Stations?

Number 1 to 10. This number is where you will begin in the Smart Stations.

Make sure you re-read the rules when you get to your 1st station.

Begin working and continue working until time is called.

Work Session

Exit Ticket: Write the sentence stem and complete it.

Today, I learned….

Closing


Agenda Note:

Smart Stations


reading book.

Warm-up: Take out your 5 labeled

sheets of paper, and pen.

All classes except 2nd period:

Be ready to respond to the following question:

What did you learn in your Smart Stations yesterday?


Things to Remember:Read the directions for each

Smart Station.Make sure that you have

completed the assignment.If you have questions, ask a

group member and then a teacher.

Opening

Reading Comprehension Station Complete the selection and questions.Brush Strokes Station Use the steps to help you create brush strokes. Remember 1 simple sentence; paint 2 AOO and 2 AV brush

strokes.Sentence Structures Station Group: Play matching game; match sentence structures card to

example sentences. Write example sentences.Writing Effective Paragraphs Station Arrange strips in order to create an effective paragraph. Chose a topic and write an effective paragraph. Follow directions.Grammar & Sentence Correction Station Write the corrected sentences on your paper. Correct for

capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and/or subject-verb agreement.

Work Session


Today, I learned….

Closing


Agenda Note:

Smart Stations


reading book.

Warm-up: Take out your 5

labeled sheets of paper and pen.


What problems are you experiencing in the Smart Stations?


Read the directions for each Smart Station.

Make sure that you have completed the assignment.

If you have questions, ask a group member and then a teacher.

Look at the examples for the brush strokes. MODEL yours after the examples.

The amazing gymnast, graceful and limber, flipped over the balance beam.

Grammar Correction Answer: 1. Hers was the clearest essay of all.

Sentence Structures:Because I am not a good

writer, I do not like ELA. (complex sentence)

Opening: Things to Remember





Work Session


I know…., but I am still confused about….

Closing


Agenda Note:

Smart Stations


reading book.

Warm-up: Take out your 5

labeled sheets of paper and pen.


What problems are you experiencing in the Smart Stations?


Read the directions for each Smart Station.

Make sure that you have completed the assignment.

If you have questions, ask a group member and then a teacher.

Adjectives Out of Order = 1 adjective before noun and 2 after the noun. PAINT THE SIMPLE SENTENCE.

Active Verb = choose the best action verb Example: walk = saunter

Opening: Things to Remember





Work Session

Exit Ticket:Which station do you like best? Why?Which station do you like least? Why?

Closing

literacy october 21, 2013

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