Writing
What visual can we use if we have our supporting details for our paragraph, but we are not sure how to begin writing about the topic?
PEEL Method
Sentence Starters
What topics are you excited to read about this year?
All answers are correct!
What should we do to share or ask a question in group discussion?
Raise a quiet hand before calling out.
What does it mean to be flexible in class?
To consider other options to get what we want such as choose a plan b.
Where will we add our research information on the topic such as supporting evidence and details from the text or a website?
The Evidence Tracker
Name one example of a graphic feature?
Picture
Chart
Diagram
Map
Timeline
Graph
When brainstorming ideas in class, should we only record the best ideas or record every idea?
Record every idea.
What should we do If we need help with work in class?
First, try answering the question to the best of your ability.
Second, raise a quiet hand, move on to the next question or step if a teacher cannot help immediately.
Where will we write our rough draft for the essay?
The Essay Template
While answering reading questions, what can we use to support our answers?
Details from the text.
When reading aloud to the group, what expectations should our reading tone, rate, volume, and pitch follow?
Change our tone to match the characters speaking.
Read at a rate that is easy to comprehend.
Read at a volume that can be heard by everyone.
Change our pitch to match the punctuation (!, ?, ...)
What are strategies that we can use when we feel overwhelmed with ELA work?
Take a break.
Ask for clarification.
Make a plan that works for you.
Break the work down into smaller steps.
When we begin editing our rough drafts for spelling errors, should we carefully read through each sentence even if there are no red underlines on the google doc?
Yes, we should carefully read through each sentence because google docs will not mark misspelled words that are homonyms. (Example: I sea that your deer Ant lost her shoo.
Why is it important to highlight any punctuation in the text before we read?
It will help give us reminders for when to pause or adjust our tone of voice.
What does it mean to be actively listening?
To follow along with each idea shared in group discussion.
Reduce any distractions that may be in the classroom or in our mind with a strategy.
What should we do If we do not know how to complete an assignment in class?
First, quietly ask a peer next to you for the directions.
Second, If you are still stuck, raise a quiet hand to get help from the teacher.
What is the final step of the writing process?
Revision
When might an author used italicized text font?
When they write a title of a book or publication
When they use a word from a different language
When the author wants to indicate a character's inner thoughts
When commenting on another students idea or claim that was previously shared, What type of feedback is appropriate to give?
Constructive feedback
If your feedback takes a opposing side to the claim, comment on the idea and the supporting evidence rather than making it about the student who shared.
Share one positive aspect about the idea and one negative.
Where is online classwork posted each day?
Bonus: Where is the easiest place to find the work? (Hint the tabs are Stream, Classwork, People, and Grades)
On Google Classroom.
Under the classwork tab.