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Tuesday, Aug 31

8/30/2021

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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)
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Monday, Aug 30

8/30/2021

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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
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Friday, August 27

8/27/2021

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice
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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
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Thursday, Aug 26

8/26/2021

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DO NOW
  • Daily Check-in
  • Retrieval Practice: (write in your notes)
    1. What is neuroplasticity
    2. What is Mr. Restad's cell phone policy?
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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​
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Wednesday, Aug 25

8/24/2021

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DO NOW
  • Complete the Daily Check in (it's a personal survey today)
  • Retrieval Practice
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Agenda
Class Policies
  • Class Policies
Google Classroom Codes
  • Period 2 - r4hoxxs
  • Period 3 - xilfkny
  • Period 5 - qlg6wj7​
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Tuesday, Aug 24

8/18/2021

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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!)
  • Growth vs Fixed Mindsets
  • What is neuroplasticity?
    • Slides
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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  • Classroom Blog
  • Eng III - Spring Units
    • 1 Academic Skills
    • 2 Research Projects >
      • Choosing a topic
      • Research Resources
    • 3 ACT Prep
    • 4 I Am Where I Come From
    • 5 Catcher in the Rye
  • Journalism
    • Newspaper >
      • Blogging about news
      • Senior Podcast Project
      • Person Profile Article
      • Classroom Spotlight
      • In-Depth Journalism
      • Experiential Journalism
      • Gardiner Special
    • Yearbook >
      • YOURbook
      • Weekly Photo Hunt
      • Photojournalism
      • Magazine Cover
      • Yearbook Open Disclosure
      • Reflective Writing
    • Journalistic Writing Unit
    • Design Module
    • Writing Module
    • Photography Module
    • Magazine Feature Assignment
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