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Tuesday, Aug 31

8/30/2021

DO NOW

Daily Check-in
Unit 1 Pre-test

Unit Objectives

I can analyze a text with textual evidence...
- with strong and thorough, explicit evidence
- by determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
- with complex inferences drawn from the text

Daily Learning Objectives

I can identify the task specific verbs require and respond appropriately with support.

Agenda

Finish notes from yesterday (if not done).
Exploring Literature w/ inference (video, slides)
Without looking up definitions, compare the following verbs and explain the difference between them.
- Analyze vs. Determine
- Interpret vs. Evaluate
- Explain vs. Describe
Take notes/be familiar with Academic Verbs (Burke's Academic Verb list, video, slides)

Independent Learning
Complete the assignments posted in Google Classroom.

Try Academic Verbs Quizlet (study for a quiz Thursday)

Monday, Aug 30

8/30/2021

DO NOW

Daily Check-in
Complete assignment #004 in Google Classroom

Learning Objectives

I can… effectively use a note taking system to improve my learning

Agenda

The right way to take notes. Review the following resources and identify 1-2 strategies that you can use to improve your note taking/memory.
- Modeling notes video: Mr. Restad's 6 note-taking tips
- Check out a few of these note-taking resources
  - Video #2 - Crash Course note-taking
    - 3 Step method (video)
    - Cornell Notes
    - Sketch noting
    - Other Methods

Independent Learning
Complete these assignments posted in Google Classroom

By the end of the class period...
- Take notes on the following video and article
  - (where we've been) Article - Dispelling the Myth that Intelligence = Instant & Easy
  - (where we're going) Video - Mining literature for deeper meanings
- Compare notes with at least one classmate
- Show me your notes and describe your note-taking strategy

Friday, August 27

8/27/2021

DO NOW

Learning Objectives

Understand what conditions are optimal for learning
Learn about regulating automatic thoughts and our learning environment

Agenda

Finish assignment #001 - Mindset and Intelligence Email. Done with that assignment? Check out these study tips.
Conditions for Learning (Slides)
- Maslow's Hierarchy
- Motivation
Automatic Thoughts

Independent Learning (if time allows)

002 Weekly Review Quiz
003 Weekly Review: 2 things

Thursday, Aug 26

8/26/2021

DO NOW

Daily Check-in
Retrieval Practice: (write in your notes)
1. What is neuroplasticity
2. What is Mr. Restad's cell phone policy?

Objectives

Learn how metacognition assists learning and development
Learn what schema is and how it shapes our understanding

Agenda

Mindset Review
- Slideshow
Metacognition
Schema and learning.

Independent Learning

001 Mindsets and Intelligence Email

Wednesday, Aug 25

8/24/2021

DO NOW

Complete the Daily Check in (it's a personal survey today)
Retrieval Practice

Agenda
Class Policies

Class Policies

Google Classroom Codes

Period 2 - r4hoxxs
Period 3 - xilfkny
Period 5 - qlg6wj7

Tuesday, Aug 24

8/18/2021

DO NOW

Answer the following questions on a notecard:
1. In two words, describe yourself as a student.
2. What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
3. If you could solve one of the world’s greatest problems, which one would you choose?

Agenda
Mindsets and Neuroplasticity (SCIENCE!)

Reflections

How does the concept of neuroplasticity connect with learning and school?
Explain a time you experienced a teacher or class that really encourage a growth mindset.
Identify a time when you felt school (either a specific class or policy) reinforced a fixed mindset.

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