Springboard Preview

Today we dove in to Springboard -- predictable wasn't it-- by doing a worksheet where the students learned the setup of their book. Tomorrow, we start with the real work.

Homework:
Read RC

Springboard Prep and Term 1 Papers

Today we prepped for the start of the new Springboard curriculum by passing out the books, getting group responsibilities settled, and making our portfolio. We will look at how the book is organized tomorrow. After getting ready for Springboard, we went into the computer lab and looked at the errors on the term one papers. Students wrote the errors they made on a sheet of paper and made the corrections. Hopefully, this lesson will get them to remember mistakes and not make them on their next paper.

Homework:
Read RC

RC

Today students had time to take RC tests, go to the library to borrow books, and get some reading in. These days may be limited as we will begin the Springboard lessons in the next couple of days.

Homework:
Read RC
Get Springboard letter signed

First Day

Today was the first day back and we finished up The Outsiders from last term. Afterward, I went over the letter sent home with students about the new curriculum called Springboard. I will be passing out the books next week and we will get started with the activities.

Homework:
Read RC

RC and Papers

Today was the last day students could work on their papers and a few did. The others had time to work on RC as points are due Wednesday.

Work in class:
RC reading
Finalizing paper

Homework:
Read RC

Peer Edit

Today students paired off and edited essays.They read their essays to their partners and then the partner read the essay to check for spelling. The final essay is due tomorrow through Google Docs.

Work in class:
Peer edit essays

Homework:
Read RC

Formatting Paper

Today we took advantage of having the computer lab to format our essays by checking the spacing, font type and size, and the heading. We will proof read tomorrow and get everything squared away for the due date on Friday.

Work in class:
Format paper

Homework:
Read RC