Blog Archives - MR. RESTAD

Tuesday, Aug 29

8/29/2023

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Daily Check-in
Unit 1 Pretest

Daily Learning Objectives

I can make complex and insightful inferences in literature

Agenda

Making Inferences (Slides, Video)
Read "Everything Stuck to Him" (page 781 in textbook)
- As you read, make observations of what you notice and find interesting or meaningful. (pssst! Take notes!)
- Read carefully!
- Consider multiple influences or tensions between plot points or characters.

Assessment

1.1 Inference and Insight (In Google Classroom)

Monday, Aug. 28

8/25/2023

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Daily Check-in
Retrieval Practice 1.1

Learning Objectives

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

Agenda

Review metacognitive strategies
Take notes on the following Video - Mining literature for deeper meanings
- Compare notes with at least one classmate
- Show me your notes and describe your note-taking strategy
Learn note taking strategies. (slides, video)

Friday, August 25

8/24/2023

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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

Writing Workshop #1
Discuss Metacognition and Schema (Slides, guided notes)

Thursday, Aug 24

8/24/2023

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Cold recall

Agenda

Finish discussing mindsets and neuroplasticity
Class policies overview

Google Classroom Codes

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Period 6 - lmptmjk

Wednesday, Aug 23

8/22/2023

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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.