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​so you can check what we did while you were gone... or asleep.

Wednesday, Aug 31

8/31/2022

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

DO NOW
​
  • 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​
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Tuesday, Aug 30

8/30/2022

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DO NOW​
  • 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)
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Monday, Aug 29

8/29/2022

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DO NOW
  • 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 )
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Friday, Aug 26

8/26/2022

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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. 
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Thursday, Aug 25

8/25/2022

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DO NOW
  • 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)
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Wednesday, Aug 24

8/24/2022

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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​
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Tuesday, Aug 23

8/17/2022

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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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