Today we reviewed our Week 25 data. We are seeing big improvements, but we still have some work to do. In class we reviewed exactly how use the RACE method to answer the open ended questions 30, and 36. We also reviewed number 29, the Venn Diagram. For homework, students should complete a reflection page and make corrections to any missed problems. When they have finished correcting their assessment they should bring it back to me and I will regrade the three problems- 29, 30, 36.
This week is our official Practice Test for ISTEP. We will use this time to review expectations and discuss skills. There is a big emphasis on writing, and we will use this as an instructional writing workshop to improve our skills. Students who have been successfully using the RACE method to answer extended response questions, and planning out their response to the writing prompts (Hamburger Method) will do well. We will focus on these methods again this week.
To help pump up the students for ISTEP we would also like your help by sending Shout-Outs for the Kids! I'd like for parents to send in "shout-outs" for their child. Notes will be posted in our Bulldog Academy Hall of Fame to encourage success and positive thoughts. It can be about school, home, extra-curricular activities that your child shows hard work, perseverance, kindness, cooperation, etc. We want to flood our students with positive thoughts for success and we need your help. You can do it on any paper, just a short note in large enough writing for all to see. Put your child's name on it, write a short note, and sign it. If you'd like to email me your message, I'll make sure it is printed out and hung for all to see. I'm excited to celebrate our great kids!
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