03/22/10 - 03/29/10

Focus:

Elaboration and Revision

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3/22 Edit practice; Tween Tribune

3/23 Edit practice; Tween Tribune
Math Vocabulary:

denominator

nominator

fraction

like fraction

unlike fraction

improper fraction

simplify

reduce to lowest terms

term

mixed number

vocabulary term, their own definition, a picture or graphic to explain the definition, a page number from their text book,link to the online page, and an example that relates the term to other terms in that math category.

http://eaglemathclass.pbworks.com/w5-Vocabulary

3/24 Projects:
Math vocabulary
Owhi Lake
I like rain
Scripts (NetSmartz)
Tween Tribune edit
Own Topic

Focus:
Connection one sentence to another
Elaborate: create mind movies with details
Word Choice: Specific

3/25 Project work
Lesson Review on focus

3/26 Project work
Lesson review: word choice -- names

3/29 Project work
Lesson review: word choice -- names/strong verbs

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EALR 1: The student understands and uses a writing process.

Component 1.2: Produces draft(s). W

Component 1.3: Revises to improve text. W

Component 1.4: Edits text. W

Component 3.3: Knows and applies appropriate grade level writing conventions. W

EALR 3: The student writes clearly and effectively.
Component 3.1: Develops ideas and organizes writing. W

3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a narrow topic, and elaborates using specific details and/or examples.


3.2.2 Uses language appropriate for a specific audience and purpose.
·      Uses precise language (e.g., powerful verbs, specific descriptors).
·      Uses formal, informal, and specialized language (math language)