Lesson Review 0 ABE
Morning December
2006
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Tuesday, December
05, 2006 5
Learners Present 3 hours
Select
& use appropriate methods and tools (computer, paper, calculator, mental)
for solving problems (Number Relationships
& Computation)
Math practice review of multiplying
and dividing by decimals.
Wednesday, December
06, 2006 5
Learners Present 3 hours
W3.2a Use free-writing to compose simple, original sentences and short
paragraphs (Writing: Strategies)
Two writing activities: Dictionary
activity word list: wolfer, illiquid, root, species, solenoid,
worst.
Nancy brought in some Christmas ornaments wrapped in paper. Each student
then picked one
and used it as a prompt for writing a short paragraph. Students could
write about the object or
Thursday, December
07, 2006 5
Learners Present 3 hours
R3.4d Adjust reading rate depending on purpose (Reading Strategies)
Worked on a crossword puzzle. Read
several current event articles and discussed them. Used
last half hour of class time to play hangman using words from the
various articles we read.
Monday, December
11, 2006 8
Learners Present 3 hours
R2.3d Use dictionary to learn meaning of unfamiliar words (Reading
Skills & Vocabulary)
W3.4b Practice all steps of the writing process: (Writing: Strategies)
Worked on a crossword puzzle and
read a couple articles from News For You.
Class completed
the student surveys for the fall
cycle. Started the grammar packet…finished synonym review.
Tuesday, December
12, 2006 7
Learners Present 3 hours
R3.3b Think-aloud, visualize, and question while reading (Reading Strategies)
W3.4b Practice all steps of the writing process: (Writing: Strategies)
MAPT testing and work on the
grammar review packet.
Wednesday, December
13, 2006 5
Learners Present 3 hours
W1.5f Analyze a poem, play, or short story (Writing Expression)
Dictionary exercise with Nancy.
Word list: Charter member, sweep, ardent, staying power,
TZAR, wreckage, surf.
Read the poem, "Twas The Night before Christmas."
Thursday, December
14, 2006 6
Learners Present 3 hours
R3.4c Underline or highlight key ideas or words while reading (Reading Strategies)
W3.1a Copy models (of letters, words, phrases, numbers, language
experience stories) (Writing: Strategies)
How to identify and measure change and patterns in change (Patterns of
Change): Weather
We completed the units in the
Science Book about clouds, humidity and temperature.
We did an activity called Name that Christmas tune which included
deciphering pictures to name
the Christmas Carol.
We used the book: "Our
Universe" and the magazine: "Smithsonian" to review the solar
system.
Monday, December
18, 2006 7
Learners Present 3 hours
R2.2i Read aloud short, simple sentences with minimal hesitation
(Reading Skills & Vocabulary)
W2.2a Spell familiar words correctly (Writing: Structure and Mechanics)
CT1.1b Connect what’s read or hears with what’s known about the world
(Critical Thinking: Problem Solving)
Crossword puzzle and current
events.
Tuesday, December
19, 2006 7
Learners Present 3 hours
Learners' "PLACE" in relationship to the rest of the world
(Environments & Interdependence)
Group work on a worksheet that
Derick made using map skills that we have been working on
in class.
Wednesday, December
20, 2006 7
Learners Present 3 hours
Renaissance Feast!
Dictionary words: gradin: series of steps; bocce: Italian
bowling game; goodman: master of the
house, husband; Torrens Law: title to land; wacky; egg and bark: molding
that is fancy; vacant- empty
Thursday, December
21, 2006 7
Learners Present 3 hours
Learners' "PLACE" in relationship to the rest of the world
(Environments & Interdependence)
Read and discussed various Christmas
traditions that have evolved throughout the years from
1500 to the present.