Day 4: 9/11/26 - Unit 1 Pretest

 Homeroom:

         Good Morning. Please use this time to get ready reading & block 1. 

Do Now:

• Eat breakfast
• Make sure you have all your materials for reading and block 1
• Sharpen your pencils

1 Hour Delay & Assembly Schedule

9:50 - 10:02           Homeroom

10:05 - 10:35         Special Area

10:38 - 11: 17        Reading Block

11:20 - 11:59         Block 1

12:03 - 12:42         W.I.N.

12:45 - 1:15           Lunch

1:18 - 1:57             Block 2

2:00 - 2:39             Block 3

2:42 - 3:21             Block 4

3:24 - 3:35            Dismissal

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Reading Block:

Agenda:

1. Independent reading (20 minutes)
2. Wrap up - Share: (10 Minutes)

• What are you reading? (Title)
• What is it about?
• Question Time - After each student shares it is time for questions from their peers. Examples include:
• Who are the main characters?
• What do you know about the characters?
• Which character would you be friends with? why?
• What is your favorite part?
• What is the setting? Where and when does the story take place?
• Can you describe one of the problems that the main character has to deal with?

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ELA:

Today we will take the unit 1 pretest to help us track your growth. 

Do Now:

• Pick up a copy of Freak the Mighty
• Write your homework in your agenda
• Log in to your computer, and go to your clever dashboard

Homework: 

• Finish the "Who are You?" activity (Due Monday)

Activity #1

Unit 1 Pretest

The unit 1 pretest has 2 parts.

 

Part 1 - Multiple choice: You will required to read several passages and then you will need to select the best response.

Directions:

• From your Clever Dashboard go to Renaissance
• Find STAR Custom
• Select the Unit 1 Pre-test
• Read carefully
• Take your time
• Do your best
• Once you are done with part 1 you may go on to part 2

Part 2 - Written Response: You will need to read a short passage and then respond with a short paragraph. 

Directions:

• Close your computer
• Pick up a copy of the Unit 1 Writing pre-test from the front table.
• Put your first & last name on your paper
• Read the passage
• Respond to the writing prompt on the lines provided
• Use proper capitalization and punctuation
• Write neatly & put spaces between your words.
• Spell words correctly
• When you are done check over your work. 
• Make sure that it is done to the best of your ability
• Put your finished work in the Red bin
• Take out your independent reading book and read quietly when you are all done