Executive Function
what are executive functioning skills
cognitive skills used to manage everyday tasks
if you don't know what to do, you can...
ask for help
a tool regularly used in this class to help organize your thoughts
graphic organizer
how do we start *almost* every class... something you've gotten much better at this year!
journal prompts
other than "it's a grade" why do we use an assignment tracker
helps with organization, tracking assignments, being aware of time/due dates, tool for breaking down larger assignments,
list three strategies you can use when feeling "stuck"
body doubling, setting a timer, working for just two minutes, clearing distractions, making a checklist, etc.
what is one strategy for working through discomfort
pause and come back, meet your physical needs, do a two minute "just start", practice beforehand, set a "bare minimum" goal, talk to a trusted adult, use calming strategies, etc.
a chromebook extension used to support reading and writing
read & write OR grammerly
explain the process of turning in a paper assignment in this class (looking for three things....)
complete the work! put your name on it! put it in the blue folder!
how many cars does valarie have?
seven
one accommodation that can help with executive functioning challenges
chunking assignments, extended time, teacher check ins, access to notes, etc
why is math important
learning math helps us to practice thinking logically, problem solve, recognize patterns, etc
what is required for you to get credit for your journal prompt (cooley has yelled this out before!)
what regular activities (2) help make up your class participation grade
journal prompts and ALEKS
S.M.A.R.T. goals are...
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timely
the most popular "post-it note" EF was inhibitory control. what is inhibitory control?
being able to pause, override automatic urges, and make intentional decisions
how many chargers are in this classroom?
4
what is valarie's preferred strategy for editing and revising written work
reading it out loud
when you take a break, you should not be gone for longer than __ minutes.
5-10 minutes
what is an IEP
a document that helps guide your learning: it has your current strengths, goals, accommodations, and more
explain metacognition
"thinking about thinking" or understanding how you process information to be an active, self-directed thinker
what is the point of the learning strategies class
to help you develop skills necessary to be successful in school and beyond (and to provide you with specially designed instruction based on your needs)
the stages of the writing process
prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing
where can you find math tools in the classroom (5 locations)
taped to/written on the white boards, the corner math tools table, the bulletin board, the white shelf (calculators and measurement devices), and the black hanging organizer
bonus answer: a teacher
what is the name of cooley's dog
margo