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Wednesday, Aug 31

8/31/2022

I'm gone today. Be on your best behavior for the sub. Also, picture day is tomorrow.

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Retrieval Practice 1.1

Daily Learning Objectives

I can use an effective note taking strategy to identify important ideas

Agenda

Complete assignment 003 - Taking Notes posted in Google Classroom (based on what we did Monday)
- Take notes on the following video and article
  - (where we're going) Video - Mining literature for deeper meanings
  - (where we've been) Article - Dispelling the Myth that Intelligence = Instant & Easy
- Compare notes with at least one classmate
- Show me your notes and describe your note-taking strategy

We'll also have our Mindsets and academic verb quiz on Friday. Study the terms below (quizlet available)
- Analyze
  Interpret
  Support
  Describe
  Develop
  Determine
  Explain
  Summarize
  Evaluate

Tuesday, Aug 30

8/30/2022

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Daily Check-in
(~10 minutes) Set a self-management goal for the semester - 002 Self-Management in Google Classroom

Daily Learning Objectives

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

Agenda

Review best practice study tips. (Slides)
Without looking up definitions, compare the following verbs and explain the difference between them.
- Analyze vs. Determine
- Interpret vs. Evaluate
- Explain vs. Describe
- Support vs. Compare

Take notes/be familiar with Academic Verbs (Burke's Academic Verb list, video, slides, quizlet)

Monday, Aug 29

8/29/2022

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Daily Check-in
Retrieval Practice
Read Mr. Restad's response to your 001 - Growth Mindset email and respond with favorite album, movie, or tv show right now.

Learning Objectives

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

Agenda

~15 minutes: Finish one-pager review of Week 1 concepts (quiz on Friday)
- Growth and Fixed Mindsets
- Neuroplasticity
- Metacognition
- Schema
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
  - 5 Effective Note Taking Methods
  - Overview on Notetaking Video Crash Course note-taking
  - Sketch noting (for my doodlers and anyone who wants to REALLY remember things )
  - 3 Step method (video)
  - Sketch noting (for my doodlers and anyone who wants to REALLY remember things )

Friday, Aug 26

8/26/2022

DO NOW

Daily Check-in
Friday Paragraphs - Week 1 (in Google Classroom

Learning Objectives

Review mindsets and metacognition

Agenda

Assignment #001 - Mindset and Intelligence Email.
When you finish those, create a one pager. See below
- A one pager is a visual way for your to share and connect ideas that we have learned so far. (example 1, example 2)
- When you create a one pager, you are trying to use both visuals symbols/drawings, and text to clearly share your most important take ways from your learning.
- Using a template or a blank sheet of paper create a one pager that includes the following:
  1. Key ideas and definitions of our learning unit.
  2. Half should focus on mindsets.
  3. Half should focus on learning science.
  4. Add your own quotes, personal definitions, drawings, symbols, or connections to illustrate and personalize your one-pager.

Thursday, Aug 25

8/25/2022

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Daily Check-in
Retrieval Practice

Learning Objectives

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

Agenda

Pass out Open Disclosure to student to take to parents. (I give it a 70% change Mr. Restad forgets to do this.)
Metacognition and Schema (Slides, guided notes)

Wednesday, Aug 24

8/24/2022

DO NOW

Complete the Daily Check in
Retrieval Practice

Agenda
Class Policies Overview

Class Policies Quiz

Google Classroom Codes

Period 2 - zhkmyfu
Period 4 - kaokk7v
Period 5 - nyvuz5z

Tuesday, Aug 23

8/17/2022

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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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