9/28

Today in class we read for 10 minutes then we reflected on what we read in a 3 minute quick write in our reflections on reading portion of our reader's notebooks.
Then we looked at our old reading logs and determined about how many pages per minute we averaged and looked at all the data on the logs to learn about ourselves as readers.  We wrote what we know about ourselves as readers in the "ALl About ME" section of our notebooks and then set some goals for the next four weeks.  these goals ranged from "I have to be more organized and read more to I want to increase the amount of time I read in a sitting to I will read more efficiently at home by putting my cellphone away.....

HW: read and log Reading logs collected MOnday--150 minutes is the minimum amount of time that can be logged to get full credit. Also I will check your "TO READ" section to be sure it is complete with a minimum of 5 titles.  Reminder you must have the full title and the author of the text in order for it to count.

9/27

Today we read in class for 12 minutes then spent time analyzing our reading logs and talking about the importance of being thorough (and honest) with the log.
 HW:Read and log and be sure to have at least 5 titles (and author) in your "To Read" section.  Remember use the links to the side to help you find a book, talk to friends, investigate authors etc.. I will check this list on Monday when I collect your reading log.

(Skiers just make sure you have identified five books that you would like to read and we can transfer those tittles into the correct part of your notebook.)

9/26.

Today we spent much time setting up reader's notebooks and discussing what is expected in reader's notebooks.
SKIERS--Wait to set them up!
HW: keep reading and logging time

9/25

It's here! Presentation Day.  The students are sharing their vast knowledge of their topics with their peers.  They have been working hard to gain knowledge by reading and questioning and we are excited to hear what they have learned.
HW: Read and log be sure to have IR books in class tomorrow and Reading notebooks.

9/24

Today was a work day.  By the end of the day students were to have done the following:
       1.  Turned in final draft of paper
       2.  Shared Noodletools citations with Carlisto
       3.  Saved completed Powerpoint onto the server


 I also collected reading logs from students today and passed out new ones for the week of 9/24- 10/1.

Homework: Read and prepare for tomorrow's presentation.

9/21

This morning's block turned in final drafts and worked on power point slides.  Reading logs are due on Monday--150 minutes should be logged and final drafts are due for the afternoon block.  Don't forget you can always email me your work--send it both as the text of the email and as an attachment.  acarlisto@lpcsd.org

9/20

Today we spent the day working on finalizing our drafts.  This means we worked on the computers and students should have decided on a way to get work from school to home and from home to school. I think Google docs is a great way to accomplish this and many students used their gmail accounts.  A USB drive is also a useful means of transferring work between locations. Additionally, they were shown a powerpoint that outlined the expectations for the next step in the project which is to create a power point to assist in the presentation each student will give next week.

HW:  Final drafts are due tomorrow for the morning block and on Monday for the afternoon block. Additionally, students need to continue reading and logging their time. 150 minutes are due on Monday.

9/19

Today is devoted to self and peer assessment.  Please see the peer editing sheet from my locker to see today's directions.  Final typewritten drafts will be due on Friday.  Reading logs are due on Monday.

9/18

Today we modeled how to take notes and read an example of a sample paper.  Students were given time in class to put highlighted important information into their own words in the form of bulleted notes on their note sheets and many began their rough drafts.  Some students are behind for one reason or another.  All students need to be sure to come to class tomorrow with notes completed and with a rough draft in hand.  Also a reminder-150 minutes should be logged on reading logs by Monday.

9/17

I collected reading logs today and handed out new ones. I will collect these new ones on Monday 9/24. The expectation is that students will have read 150 minutes over the course of the week.  We then devoted about 15 minutes to highlighting expectations.  Students were to find at least two useful articles, cite them and then read them for understanding hand highlight them for class tomorrow.  We will meet in my classroom tomorrow.
HW: read and hilite articles, log and read in IR books

9/14

Today in class we kicked off the CLarklisto project.  Please see here for the overview of the project.  Students should be sure they have a historical image selected and many should have at least one article from the pathfinder created for the project which can be found on the library's website.  HW: keep reading--reading logs due Monday with 150 minutes logged.

9/12 9/13

Thanks for some great fun on the field trip!

9/11

Welcome.  Please log into noodle tools and Compare your citations with those up on the screen. Then share your two citations from yesterday with me.  The name of the mailbox you are dropping it into is one of the following:
carlisto3septembertest

carlisto8septembertest

carlisto9septembertest

My goal is to make sure you all know how to share while in Noodletools and also to be sure you all completed the entries correctly.
When we complete this please click this link for fun activity lead by Mrs. Johns.  We will refer to the worksheets here while in class.
HW: Read and log 20 more minutes.

9/10

Welcome.  Today we are going to first talk a bit about the book we chose to read and reflect on the process employed to find that book (wksht).  We are then going to make sure we understand well how to use noodle tools! Please log into Noodletools now then cite an image and an article and share that citation with me.  We will call the project September test. Click here to find the image you are to cite and here to find the article you are to cite and share with me.
 HW: Log a minimum of 20 minutes of independent reading tonight.

9/7

Today we spent the period in the library doing my favorite thing--Talking BOOKS!  Students were given some resources to find books (see side column) and encouraged to look around the library.  They will nee dot have a new book by Monday.  Enjoy the weekend

9/6 Day ONE!

Welcome back!  Today in class we used our imaginations and wrote a great stor. Some students were even brave enough to read it aloud.  Thanks.  There is a homework assignment tonight.  Please click on the link to the right that is labeled locker if you forgot the worksheet at home.  Complete the inventory worksheet for HW please.