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.