Reteaching, Moving Forward, Beginning Bias

Reteaching, Moving Forward, Beginning Bias

by | Aug 31, 2010 | Update

Second and sixth periods had a bit of reteaching. (We looked at some of the ways we can determine a word’s part of speech.) We’re done with nouns, pronouns, and adjectives now, though, and we’ll move on to verbs tomorrow. We’ll finish up the...

Test, More Review, And Linking

by | Aug 30, 2010 | Update

First period began linking verbs. They’re tricky, so we’re taking our time. Second and sixth periods worked on a review of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. It was something of an informal assessment to determine if we need any re-teaching. Fourth period...
Pronouns, Adjectives, and Covert Activities

Pronouns, Adjectives, and Covert Activities

by | Aug 25, 2010 | Update

Image via Wikipedia All classes continued the parts of speech unit. We’re right on schedule in most classes; second and sixth periods might begin moving well ahead of schedule. First period looked at adjectives. In particular, we explored the way some words...

Final Management Issues and Adjectives

by | Aug 19, 2010 | Update

First, second, and sixth periods are all ready to begin the year. We’ve gone over the critical classroom management issues, and we’ve established a positive class atmosphere. We’re ready to get started. Fourth period completed adjectives —...

Tests and More PASS Practice

by | Mar 1, 2010 | Update

First, second, and seventh periods all had a test on nouns, pronouns, and adjectives. We spent the remainder of the time going over examples of PASS writing test responses, evaluating and discussing the individual essays’ strengths and weaknesses. Fourth period...