Mr. Ovak
Other Teachers
Thank You Ma'am
Transitions
Parts of a Lesson
100

What other subject has Mr. Ovak taught?

Math

100
What is your Social Studies teacher's name?

Ang

100

Who are the two main characters in the story?

Mrs. Jones and Roger

100

The voice level you are always at in the hallway

0

100

The big question we answer by the end of a module

Essential Question

200
What other country did Mr. Ovak live in?

Germany

200

What is your science teacher's name?

Ms. Gessner
200

What is the conflict of the story?

The boy tried to rob the woman and gets caught.

200

What does "Ready" mean for transitions?

Check floors, gather materials

200

This question changes after every text or piece of art work. Typically lasts a few weeks.

Focus Question

300

What two universities did Mr. Ovak attend?

Kent State and Ohio State.

300

What is your Math teacher's name?

Ms. McCullough

300

What does the boy say he wants the money for?

Blue Suede Shoes

300

What does "Set" mean for transitions?

Stand up, pushing in chair.

300

"I can" statements that tell us what we will be able to do at the end of each lesson?

Learning Target

400

How tall is Mr. Ovak?

6'4

400

Who are the two 7th grade intervention specialists?

Ms. Y and Ms. Sandoval

400

What is the theme of the story?

Compassion for others is stronger than punishment.

400
Even if there is no sign for a stopping point, what is a good rule of thumb on when to stop?

At all corners.

400

These questions change daily and guide our writing skills.

Craft Framing Question

500

What instrument does Mr. Ovak primarily play?

Guitar

500

What three colleges are the 7th grade classrooms named after?

CCAD, OSU, Ashland

500

Who was Thank You Ma'am written by?

Langston Hughes

500

What does the phrase tighten up mean in a transition?

Straighten the line, make sure you are directly behind the person in front of you.

500

These questions change each day and guide our reading skills.

Content Framing Question