We've done some significant work on Common Core State Standards 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 in the last two weeks, and have also tested on Lexile levels in the Scholastic Reading Inventory. Students have tracked their Lexile scores and set goals for their reading progress throughout the year. Currently, it is clear that we have a lot of work ahead of us. Luckily, we are not intimidated by the idea of hard work in this class!
We have also begun working in our Vocabulary in Context workbook, which we will work in several times a week to improve our vocabulary skills.
We will be updating our class website with links to student sites in the next week; the classes will be doing a lot of shifting around, so I am going to have to hold off on doing that until the schedules are settled.
Finally, today was Picture Day at GHS! We have kids showing up with spectacular outfits and some who even "tip their hats" at their culture through their sartorial choices! I am gratified to see my diverse students celebrate where they come from.
We have also begun working in our Vocabulary in Context workbook, which we will work in several times a week to improve our vocabulary skills.
We will be updating our class website with links to student sites in the next week; the classes will be doing a lot of shifting around, so I am going to have to hold off on doing that until the schedules are settled.
Finally, today was Picture Day at GHS! We have kids showing up with spectacular outfits and some who even "tip their hats" at their culture through their sartorial choices! I am gratified to see my diverse students celebrate where they come from.