August 30, 2010

August 30, 2010
 

1. Bell-Ringer/Roll:  

Can You Believe Everything You Read?

Students read an article and answer questions.

2. Computer Lab  --  IN CLASS you will come to this blog post, then take the survey at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F9752TD  
Oops!  The survey didn't work.  We teachers will tweak it and try again next time.

3. We discussed the article about believing everything we read. 

4.  Supported Independent Reading time and Reading Assessments


Next time: Reading information from the Internet:  Do you have phonagnosia?

August 26, 2010

August 26, 2010
Today in class students filled out an "Initial Self-Assessment."
They prepared folders to be kept in class.

We watched part of a Brian Regan comedy routine about reading.
  He showed examples of visualizing, thinking through your reading, and using word attack skills.
He gave an example of increasing the speed of reading while losing comprehension (understanding).

Students received their disclosure documents.  The disclosure signatures and VIP form should be returned by September 1.

We did a book pass so students could sample some of the books in our classroom.