Strategies for ABE/GED Classes

Presented by: Janet Baxley and

Linda Graham

Jackson County Adult Education

Strategies for ABE/GED Classes

Presented by: Janet Baxley and

Linda Graham

Jackson County Adult Education

Contact Info:

Janet Baxley 850-482-9100janet.baxley@jcsb.org

Linda Graham 850-482-9617 ext. 223linda.graham@jcsb.org

Website:http://ae.jcsb.org

ReadingReading LogResponse CardsWhite BoardsVocabularyGame day

ReadingReading Log – Students read for 30 min. every

night. They can read anything. Some examples are:

Newspaper Bible Novel Comic books Books they read to their children Online gossip magazines Outdoor Sportsmen magazines

Reading

Response Cards- consistently obtain greater student participation

Multiple choice Yes/No questions Punctuation Homophones

ReadingWhite Boards – Another form of response

cards. We use white boards for reviewing different reading activities. Such as:

Sequencing

Story Elements

Drawing Conclusions

Cause and effect

Sequencing White Board

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Story Elements White Board

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Drawing Conclusions White Board

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Cause and Effect White Board

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ReadingVocabulary – Students are

given vocabulary words every week and complete activities with these words.

One of the strategies we use for teaching vocabulary is Robert Marzano’s Building Academic Vocabulary.

We also use whiteboards to introduce vocabulary.

ReadingGame Day Friday – Last hour of

class on Friday we play games that focus on words.

PictionaryCraniumBoggleScrabbleTaboo

MathMath DrillsWhite Board PaddlesPercentagesFinancial Literacy

MathMath Drills – Students have 1

minute to complete 32 math problems.

Adding Subtracting Multiplying

Math

Math MATH FACTS LEARNING PROGRESS ADDITION—LEARNING GOAL_______________________________________

SUBTRACTION—LEARNING GOAL____________________________________

MULTIPLICATION—LEARNING GOAL________________________________

Math

White Board Paddles– use as a response card

Math Percentages

part\is %

Whole\of 100

Math Percentages

part\is %

Whole\of 100

? 20

80 100

Find 20% of 80.

Math Percentages

part\is %

Whole\of 100

1. What percent of 30 is15?

2. 20 is10% of what number?

3. 25% of what number is 30?

MathFinancial Literacy Managing Money

Borrowing money

Unavoidable Expenses

Budgeting

WritingJournal WritingWriting LogExpanding Sentences

WritingJournal Writing – this gives

you an opportunity to learn more about your students.

Week One: Date__________-__________ Description  Your bedroom or your favorite roomYour favorite placeYour ideal mateA teacher, relative or friend you will never forgetYour favorite pet or type of animalAn imaginary animal or fairy tale creatureYour favorite food or mealHow you picture hellThe person near youYour perfect worldWho you would be for one day and whyA vivid dream or nightmare Week Two: Date__________-__________ ProcessHow to stay in bed as late as possible but still get to school on timeHow to make the best TV snack (or meal)How to get along with ________How to make________How to pick the best place to eatHow to get to your favorite placeHow to care for a pet, bike, car, tape, CD, etc.How to be hired for a jobHow to enjoy musicHow to cure insomnia or a coldHow to plan a vacation, garden, speech, essay, meal or party 

WritingWriting Log – documents essay

topics and shows growth.

WritingExpanding Sentences - Expand

stem sentences by adding information that answers the questions

– Who/Whose – What – When – Where – Why – How many/How much/To what extent

Current Events Political Parties Primaries Do you know about current events?

Current Events Political parties

http://pewresearch.org/politicalquiz/quiz/

Political Party Platforms

OK, you may affiliate with one particular political party, but be honest -- are you really aware of where the party stands on all the issues? Or for that matter, where the opposition stands? Check out our handy table below for a list of your political party platforms.

Issue Republican Party Democratic Party Libertarian Party

Social Security

Social security should be privatized (not to be confused with private savings accounts, but rather, private investments).

Social security should remain a government sponsored insurance plan for retirees.

Believe in an "opt out" policy in which one can choose to privately invest (they believe this to be the better option) or go with a government sponsored social security plan.

Jobs Pro small business. Supports giving small businesses tax incentives so that more jobs can be created.

Encourage businesses to keep jobs here and not outsource them overseas. Supports unions and advocates for the rights of low income workers.

Free market should dictate the job market.

Economy Supports free market competition and entrepreneurship, corporate deregulation and cutting entitlement spending.

Increase taxes to cut deficit. Believes large deficit negatively affects government services and that low deficits stimulate the economy.

100% Free Market.

Security/Defense

Believe in a proactive military and defense. Supports building weapons and technology that serve to protect our nation. Believe that peace is achieved through strong defense. Increase defense and research budget.

Believe in a limited missile defense. Oppose nuclear buildup in the U.S. Believe that peace is achieved through worldwide relationship building.

Believe in reducing nuclear arms in the U.S. Military should be used to protect people's livery and property only.

Legal/Tort Reform

Supports tort reform and limiting victims compensation, especially for frivolous lawsuits.

Oppose tort reform and oppose limiting liability of doctors and/or businesses.

Generally does not support tort reform.

Tax Reform Supports tax cuts, low interest rates and the repeal of the death tax penalty in effort to stimulate the economy.

Generally supports raising taxes on the wealthy, lowering taxes for the middle class.

Stridently opposes all government imposed taxes and employer withdrawal of employees money for tax purposes.

Immigration Generally supports closed or tight borders and tracking system for foreign travelers.

Support illegal alien's ability and right to become citizens and giving them more protections under the law.

Support open borders.

Faith Religion strongly associated with Republican party. Advocate free exercise of religion.

Strict adherence between the separation between church and state. Promote secular issues and a more secular nation.

Strong belief in separation of church and state and by contrast, Libertarians hold a strong belief in freedom of religion.

Current Events Political parties

http://www.people-press.org/typology/quiz/

CLASS STATISTICS %

Staunch Conservatives—1 8%

Main Street republicans—1 8%

Libertarians—0 0%

Dissaffecteds—5 38%

Post-Moderns—1 8%

New Coalition Democrats—4 30%

Hard-Pressed Democrats—1 8%

Solid Liberals—0 0%

Current Events

Primary vs. Caucus

Current Events

Do you know about current events?

Test your news IQ

Career Planning Once a week we do a Career activity as

a whole class. Applications Resumes Interview Wear Interview Questions Thank You Notes

John Doe555 interview rd apt 2Labelle, FL 55111

Postion applying for: manager

Employment History:mcdonalds: 1996-2001 burger flipper.Burger king 2001-2002 fry station

EducationLabelle High schoolGraduated 2003GPA 3.0 References:

Chris Fields, McDonalds, ManagerLabelle, FLEmail: Chris@arcnow.comCell: 312-554-1234 Joyce Cirner, Burger King, ManagerLabelle, FLEmail: joyce_cirner@Microsoft.comCell: 312-555-0558 Susan Bridge, TeacherLaBelle, FLEmail: sbridge@hotmail.comCell: 440-666-5449 David Jones, Victory Hill Baptist Church - Pastor Labelle, FLEmail: David_Jones@cpl.orgPhone: 569-123-5588

Strategies for ABE/GED Classes

Presented by: Janet Baxley and

Linda Graham

Jackson County Adult Education

Contact Info:

Janet Baxley 850-482-9100janet.baxley@jcsb.org

Linda Graham 850-482-9617 ext. 223linda.graham@jcsb.org

Website:http://ae.jcsb.org