HS1+Solution

Our solution is an new approach to the classroom AS A WHOLE.
 * A REVOLUTION:**

BELLWORK: Monday-Learn a rule. The rationale, the purpose, etc. Tuesday-Easy independent practice. Wednesday-Harder independent practice. Thursday-Independent writing. (Using the grammar focus). Friday-ACT practice test.

NOTEBOOK: Monday: Word o’ the Day (4pts) [ACT VOCAB and words submitted by other teachers] · Definition · Part of speech · Use in sentence written (voiced in ‘Popcorn’ ) · Stamp of Approval (use in sentence to a teacher ) o At least one, bonus for more. Rule (6pts) · What the focus of the week is… Tuesday: Independent Practice (remedial) (10pts) · Identify rule in a section of text, etc. Wednesday: Independent Practice (difficult) (10pts) · Identify rule in a section of text, etc. Thursday: Writing (10pts) · Use the rule to write an original paragraph. Friday: ACT Practice (10pts) · Students will take section of the test focusing on rule. **Notebook will be sent home on Friday for signature.** **Students will be required to recite the rule, it’s importance, and prove understanding to the adult.** **Everyday the notebook does not return to school,** **student will lose 5 pts (one letter grade).**

**ePals**: (Wednesday’s) Let students discuss what city/state/country they want to communicate w/. Once a week students email w/ class. **Improve communication and grammar at same time…** · Discover a world outside of their block Informal share out from what they learned from their ePal each week. Skype conversations

Monday: Bell Work: (10 minutes) · Word of the Day o Posted via projector as student’s walk in o Quick discussion INTRODUCTION TO RULE (45 minutes) · Basic overview · Teach with various approaches, techniques, etc.
 * New Structure:**

Tuesday: Bell Work: (15-20 minutes) · Word of the Day o Posted via projector as student’s walk in o Quick discussion · Grammar Practice (independent) Preparation for CheckPoints (35-40 minutes)

Wednesday: Bell Work: (10 minutes) · Grammar Practice (independent) ePals: (25 minutes) · Students email their ‘friend’ · Edit/revise w/ teacher

Thursday: Bell Work: (15-20 minutes) · Word of the Day o Posted via projector as student’s walk in o Quick discussion · Grammar Practice (writing) Preparation for CheckPoints (35-40 minutes)

Friday: Bell Work: (15-20 minutes) · Word of the Day o Posted via projector as student’s walk in o Quick discussion · ACT PRACTICE TEST CheckPoints

Schedule will be posted in the room and in SchoolLoop. When students are absent, THEY are responsible for getting the assignments etc.