Thursday, August 28th 7th Grade and 8th Grade MSLs

7th Grade and 8th Grade students will take a pre-assessment MSL today.

Wednesday, Aug 27th Short Cut Links

If you are a 7th Grade Student click here http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2014/08/wednesday-aug-26th-7th-grade-study.html

 If you are a 8th Grade Student click here http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2014/08/wednesday-aug-27th-8th-study-skills.html

Wednesday, Aug 27th- 8th Grade Study Skills

Bell ringer:
1. Get your name tag and your team work worksheet out of crate.
2. Complete the 7 questions on the team work sheet.
3. Go to http://wclassroom.blogspot.com
 
What are we learning?

I can decide what type of study skills I need to be successful.

I can get out of the building quickly if there is a fire drill.

Reminder: Pre-test on Thursday. Cell phones MUST be off.
                   Bring book to read. You will log off after test.

Don't Forget: Blue expectation papers due on Friday.

Guided Lesson:

Miss W will go over the fire drill safety process with students.

Miss W will review the words: Visual, Spatial, Auditory,
                                     Verbal, Linguistic, Kinesthetic, Tactile

Students will take a learning style survey and assess their learning style.

Independent Exercise:
Students will form teams with other students with the same learning style
and prepare a short presentation about their learning style.
Students can decide on method of presentation- written, oral or skit

Exit Activity:
Students will review the learning styles by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_bQUSFzLI4 Different type of Learners video
 

Wednesday, Aug 26th- 7th Grade- Study Skills

Bell ringer:
1. Get your name tag and your team work worksheet out of crate.
2. Complete the 7 questions on the team work sheet.
3. Go to http://wclassroom.blogspot.com

 What are we learning?

I can decide what type of study skills I need to be successful.

I can get out of the building quickly if there is a fire drill.

Reminder: Pre-test on Thursday. Cell phones MUST be off.
                  Bring book to read. You will log off after test.

Don't Forget: Blue expectation papers due on Friday.

Update: Computers may be slow this morning

Guided Lesson:

Miss W will go over the fire drill safety process with students.

Miss W will review the words: Visual, Spatial, Auditory,
                                     Verbal, Linguistic, Kinesthetic, Tactile

Students will take a learning style survey and assess their learning style.

Independent Exercise:
Students will form teams with other students with the same learning style
and prepare a short presentation about their learning style.
Students can decide on method of presentation- written, oral or skit

Exit Activity:
Students will review the learning styles by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_bQUSFzLI4 Different type of Learners video
 

 
 

Tuesday, August 26th- Short Cut Links

If you are a 7th Grade Student click here http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2014/08/tuesday-aug-26th-7th-grade-team-work.html

 If you are a 8th Grade Student click here http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2014/08/tuesday-aug-26th-8th-grade-team-work.html

Tuesday, Aug 26th - 8th Grade Team Work

Bellringer:
Think about a football team, a cheerleading team or a team of doctors.
On the bottom of the worksheet on your desk
write down 3 things that makes a good team
OR write down 3 things that makes a bad team.
If you get stuck talk with other students on your row.

What are we learning today?
I can cooperate, communicate, adapt and lead. 

All computers are fixed! :)  

Objective: Help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.

1a Empowers students to collaborate
3d Leadership, adaptability, people skills, self-direction, etc.
 

Guided Lesson:

• Explain why teams are important in the business world.
• Review the Team Work PowerPoint and explain the Group Exercise.
• Discuss the Word Wall words: leadership, adaptability, team work and communication
• Let students choose teams of three students per team.

Group Exercise:
Students will use their problem-solving skills to complete a solve a puzzle challenge.

Exit Activity:
After the puzzle challenge students will complete the Teamwork Assessment Worksheet.
If there is time, students will compare and contrast their answers.
If there is not time, students will review answers on the next day.

Tuesday, Aug 26th 7th Grade- Team Work

Bellringer:
Think about a football team, a cheerleading team or a team of doctors.
On the bottom of the worksheet on your desk
write down 3 things that makes a good team
OR write down 3 things that makes a bad team.
If you get stuck talk with other students on your row.

What are we learning today?
I can cooperate, communicate, adapt and lead. 

All computers are fixed! :)  

Objective: Help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities.

1a Empowers students to collaborate
3d Leadership, adaptability, people skills, self-direction, etc.
 

Guided Lesson:

• Explain why teams are important in the business world.
• Review the Team Work PowerPoint and explain the Group Exercise.
• Discuss the Word Wall words: leadership, adaptability, team work and communication
• Let students choose teams of three students per team.

Group Exercise:
Students will use their problem-solving skills to complete a solve a puzzle challenge.

Exit Activity:
After the puzzle challenge students will complete the Teamwork Assessment Worksheet.
If there is time, students will compare and contrast their answers.
If there is not time, students will review answers on the next day.