Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Announcements and Reminders:             Cavetime for Ms. Dorsey's classes will be held in lab 202 this week.   Before you come, know exactly what you need to do.  We will be in the computer lab, so you could complete your computer packet.    There will be no cavetime for individual classes on Friday because  a seventh grade school-wide assembly will be held during that time.    For the final test,  be able to apply the strategies from your BICUM Brochure to reading an article provided by the teacher.       Learn This for Your Final Test

Targets for Today: I can read on my own for enjoyment and understanding.  I can improve my reading fluency.  I can read and comprehend by using reading strategies BEFORE I read.  I can spot CRAAP and avoid as I research on the Internet.

Today’s  Agenda: 1. Pick up your folder from the black crate.   Select a book to read and begin reading quietly.  Don't forget to fill out your reading log when instructed to.      (and San Diego Testing)  Do you know them?   The CRAAP Test for Finding Trustworthy Sources 2. Quiz on The CRAAP test:  ⇉ ⇉  Memorize  the parts of the CRAAP Test.   Be able to explain each part of the mnemonic.  3.  One-Minute Partner Fluency Practice        Continue to read passage 606 today.  (Use the number to fill out for passage number.)  Make sure you fill out your graph.  4. Using Reading Strategies Before  Reading BEGIN YOUR BICUM BROCHURE --               Learn these strategies.  You will be tested!  Using a plain piece of paper -- colored or white, fold it into thirds -- hamburger-wise. Step 1 for Your Brochure:  Outside     BICUM Be in Control: Use Metacognition [Your Name] [Your Class Period] Step 2 for Your Brochure:  Inside   Before Reading Complete a Self Check  Study Area  Emotions Level of       Difficulty Feeling physically  Preview 1. Read the title. Ask: What do I know about this subject? 2. Read the first couple of sentences and the last couple of sentences. 3. Look for bold or italicized print. 4. Look at charts, maps, graphs, diagrams. 5. Ask:  Is this a reliable and useful source?  Use ABC's or CRAAP Test if needed. 6. Select or Create Questions 7. Set Study Length (and place BICUM checks)                 ✔ 4.  Finish reading about Mary the Elephant.  Check this with the CRAAP Test, and use some pre-reading strategies.  A3 got to top of page 3. A4 needs to read the whole thing.

If You Were Absent: See above.    Pick up a pink Reading Make-Up log, or print one from Skyward.  CRAAP Currency: Is it up to date? Relevancy:  Does it answer my questions or provide the information I am looking for? Authority:  Who wrote and/or published it?  Do they have the right to do it?  Are they experts? Accuracy:  Is it right, correct, true? Purpose:  Why is it there?

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