Thursday, October 25, 2018

Announcements and Reminders Thursday, October 25, 2018:                           Our Schedule  FALL BREAK  October 23   Begin New Term/Second Term --  The Bill of Rights and Remembering October 25   After reading -- Strategies to Reduce  October 29   More about Strategies to Retain  -- flashcards, etc.   Review  (if time, more patterns) October 31       Final Test  November  2    Readathon November 6 -- Move to Mrs. Fugal's

Targets for Today: I can read a variety of materials for a sustained time. I can read fluently with speed and accuracy. I can reduce information to the essential to learn.

Today’s  Agenda  Thursday, October 25, 2018: Individual, quiet reading -- Notice any text-to-text, text-to-self, or text-to-world connections you are making. That is a "During Reading" strategy.   Fill out your reading log.  Example   10-25-18  x The House with a Clock in Its Walls, pp. 92-110 20  If you're absent, or were off-task during reading time, or didn't fill out your log, pick up a pink make-up sheet and do the homework. 2. Partner Fluency Practice.        Participate appropriately as both reader and listener.       Fill out your fluency graph for each time you read.  Example Date 10-25-18 10-25-18 Passage TT TT Words Per Minute 75  (your own WPM) 80   (your own WPM) BICUM   --  Inside, right --   (Added earlier) 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 yourself: "Is this a useful and reliable source?" 6. Select or Create Questions 7. Set Study Length 8. Place check marks (Added last time) During Reading Be Active Check your alignment. "Talk" with the author or text. Visualize Predict      1) predict      2) read      3) check      4) compliment or correct Pace yourself with a pencil. Make Connections!      Text to Self      Text to Text      Text to World Stop at the 's  and Test your Understanding. Yes, I do  understand. Mark andhighlighttext. Continue to next . Read to end of study block. No, I don't  understand Use fix-up strategies: See the back of this brochure! (Add this today!) After Reading -- #1 REDUCE Post View Ask yourself -- *What did I learn  from reading this? *What patterns/overall structure did I notice? *What was the overall central idea? *Do I understand it all? If not, use fix-up strategies. Answer Questions Organize for Recall (Select and Do 1) -- make outlines -- take notes -- write summaries -- create maps Noticing Text Patterns as You Read *What patterns/overall structure did I notice? You could watch this video about how the "Magic Eye" pictures work. There is a bit of language in a TV or movie clip they show.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8O8Em_RPNg You'll learn more about Central Idea with Mrs. Cannon. Organize for Recall (Select and Do 1)      -- make outlines       -- take notes  -- Ms. Fugal!        -- write summaries       -- create maps Organize to Remember  Outlining Mind Maps Here are some examples of Mind Maps for other subjects: Part of a Mind Map for the Lewis and Clark Expedition  Creating a Mind Map Demo The information: HALLOWEEN SAFETY Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury.  Hard Facts On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Top Tips Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Since masks can sometimes obstruct a child’s vision, try non-toxic face paint and makeup whenever possible. Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours. When selecting a costume make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Practice -- Create a mind map for historic-news-halloween-22380-article_quiz_and_answers.pdf Do not do the quiz unless instructed to do so. Drawing to Learn  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tJPeumHNLY&t=4s  at 14:55 drawing a person Draw to Remember More:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj3ZnKlHqxI&t=765s

If You Were Absent: Complete make-up reading using the log found in the handouts file, or printed off from Skyward or this blog.

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