****Alternate TRF Questions link
Use one of these options when you truly do not have a Point of Confusion from a class.
AVID 10 Daily Agenda
Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Essential Questions: Is my Binder ready for the final Binder Check? How well have I performed in all of my classes this semester? Why? Is my Finals Action Plan up-to-date? Are you ready for some ice cream?
- Grade Check #7 and Learning Log #7
- Thoughtfully complete both sides.
- When you finish your Grade Check/Learning Log #7, show it to Ms. Murphy to receive your Semester Grade Check Analysis
- When you finish, staple ALL seven Grade Checks to the BACK of your Semester Grade Check Analysis and put it on the front table.
- AVID 10 Exit Survey
- Thoughtfully and specifically answer ALL of the questions
- IDK or N/A are not acceptable responses.
- IDK or N/A are not acceptable responses.
- Thoughtfully and specifically answer ALL of the questions
- When Ms. Murphy calls your name, bring your Binder, calendar, and backpack to the front table for your final Binder Check.
- Turn in your completed Finals Action Plan to the front table.
- ICE CREAM!!!
- Take home your DIY College Fair trifold.
Tuesday, 11 June 2019
Essential Questions: How many Actions have I completed on my Finals Action Plan? How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals? Is my Binder ready for the Final Binder Check on Wednesday?
- Finals Action Plan.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Check off the Actions and Tasks as you complete them.
- This completed assignment is due Wednesday, 12 June as part of your AVID 10 Final.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Wednesday’s AVID 10 Final will include:
- Final Binder Check using the blue AVID Binder Scale
- Grade Check #7 and Learning Log #7
- Semester Grade Check Analysis
- Turning in your completed Finals Action Plan
Monday, 10 June 2019
Essential Questions: How many Actions have I completed on my Finals Action Plan? How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals? Is my Binder ready for the Final Binder Check on Wednesday? What kind of ice cream treat do you want for our Final?
- Finals Action Plan.
What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?- Check off the Actions and Tasks as you complete them.
This completed assignment is due Wednesday, 12 June as part of your AVID 10 Final.
- Check off the Actions and Tasks as you complete them.
- Final Binder Check using the blue AVID Binder Scale
- Grade Check #7 and Learning Log #7
- Semester Grade Check Analysis
- Turning in your completed Finals Action Plan
Ice cream treat?
Essential Questions: How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals? What specific math questions do I have for our Math Specialist Ms. Dexheimer?
- Finals Action Plan.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Check off the Actions and Tasks as you complete them.
- This completed assignment is due Wednesday, 12 June as part of your AVID 10 Final.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Math Specialist Ms. Dexheimer
- Now is the time to ask those pesky specific math questions:
- Orthocenter?
- Random Geometry questions?
- Random Algebra II questions?
- Now is the time to ask those pesky specific math questions:
- Fun??!!
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Essential Questions: How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals? What specific math questions do I have for our Math Specialist Ms. Dexheimer?
- Finals Action Plan.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Check off the Actions and Tasks as you complete them.
- This completed assignment is due Wednesday, 12 June as part of your AVID 10 Final.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Math Specialist Ms. Dexheimer
- Now is the time to ask those pesky specific math questions:
- Orthocenter?
- Random Geometry questions?
- Random Algebra II questions?
- Now is the time to ask those pesky specific math questions:
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Essential Question: How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals?
- Finals Action Plan.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Do you need to participate in a CSG?
- Organize and GO!
- Do you need (fairly) quiet study time?
- Find a (fairly) quiet spot in the classroom and study.
- Your COMPLETED Finals Action Plan is DUE at the start of our Finals period next week.
- Do you need to participate in a CSG?
- PLEASE--use your time wisely.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
Tuesday, 4 June 2019
Essential Question: How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals?
- Finals Action Plan.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
- Do you need to participate in a CSG?
- Organize and GO!
- Do you need (fairly) quiet study time?
- Find a (fairly) quiet spot in the classroom and study.
- Your COMPLETED Finals Action Plan is DUE at the start of our Finals period next week.
- Do you need to participate in a CSG?
- PLEASE--use your time wisely.
- What do you need to accomplish 3rd period TODAY?
Monday, 3 June 2019
Essential Questions: Are the following items completed for my TED Talk: assignment sheet, two annotated articles, script, and visual aid? How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals?
- Are your TED Talk materials ready to be turned in?
- If you haven’t already, hand in the pieces of your TED Talk:
- assignment sheet, two annotated articles, script, and visual aid.
- Staple everything together.
- assignment sheet, two annotated articles, script, and visual aid.
- If you haven’t already, hand in the pieces of your TED Talk:
- Work on your Finals Action Plan.
- Prioritize the order of what you need to accomplish
- Do you need to participate in a CSG?
- Organize and GO!
- Do you need (fairly) quiet study time?
- Find a (fairly) quiet spot in the classroom and study.
- Your COMPLETED Finals Action Plan is DUE at the start of our Finals period next week.
- Do you need to participate in a CSG?
- Prioritize the order of what you need to accomplish
Friday, 31 May 2019
Essential Questions: Are the following items completed for my TED Talk: assignment sheet, two annotated articles, script, and visual aid? How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals?
- TED Talks
- Hand in the pieces of your TED Talk:
- assignment sheet, two annotated articles, script, and visual aid.
- Hand in the pieces of your TED Talk:
- Work on your Finals Action Plan.
- Prioritize the order of what you need to accomplish
- Start working!
- Prioritize the order of what you need to accomplish
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Essential Question: How will I most effectively prepare for my Finals?
- Complete the Finals Action Plan.
- Use your copy of the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade finals schedule you were given last week to fill in the dates and times of your finals.
- Prioritize what you need to work on first
- Start working!
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Essential Question: Am I fully ready to participate in today’s CSG?
- (WICOR) CSG #12
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
Friday, 24 May 2019
Essential Questions: How can I create and present an effective TED Talk? Will I be ready to fully participate in Tuesday’s Collaborative Study Group?
- (WIOR) Continue working on your TED Talk
- You should be working on STEP TWO: Research, Discover, & Plan
- Carefully read and follow the instructions
- PLEASE make the following CHANGES:
- a minimum of two resources
- 2 to 3 minutes in length
- You should be writing your script at this point.
- PLEASE make the following CHANGES:
- Be ready to present or show us your video on Thursday, 30 May.
- Carefully read and follow the instructions
- You should be working on STEP TWO: Research, Discover, & Plan
- (WIO) Complete a CSG for Tuesday’s Collaborative Study Groups.
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
Essential Questions: How can we help Mr. Ferguson with his AVID video? How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades? How can I relax and wind down after two days of state testing?
- (C) Cristina, Haylee, Duncan and Zo
- Interviews in the Career Center
- Cristina and Haylee @ 10:45
- Duncan and Zo when they return
- Interviews in the Career Center
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #5
- Zo, Christian,Duncan, Ryan, Jaden M., Donovan, Isyss: please fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- Zo, Christian,Duncan, Ryan, Jaden M., Donovan, Isyss: please fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- (IC) Your choice:
- Games, homework, relaxation
Friday, 17 May 2019
Essential Questions: Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May? How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades? How can I create and present an effective TED Talk?
- (O) Do you have any RSVPs for me?
- Isyss? Maggie? Haylee?
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #5
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully. - (WIOR) Continue working on your TED Talk
- You should be working on STEP TWO: Research, Discover, & Plan
- Carefully read and follow the instructions
- PLEASE make the following CHANGES:
- a minimum of two resources
- 2 to 3 minutes in length
- PLEASE make the following CHANGES:
- Carefully read and follow the instructions
- You should be working on STEP TWO: Research, Discover, & Plan
Thursday, 16 May 2019
Essential Questions: Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May? What advice do you have to give to next year’s AVID sophomores? How can I create and present an effective TED Talk?
- (O) Do you have any RSVPs for me?
- Isyss? Maggie? Haylee?
- (WIC) What are your top five pieces of advice you want to give to next year’s AVID sophomores?
- Brainstorm a list as a class
- Agree on five.
- Brainstorm a list as a class
- (WIOR) Continue working on your TED Talk
- Have you finished the STEP ONE: Brainstorm & Topic Selection portion of the assignment?
- If not, finish this today.
- If you have, move on to STEP TWO: Research, Discover, & Plan
- Carefully read and follow the instructions
- PLEASE make the following CHANGES:
- a minimum of two resources
- 2 to 3 minutes in length
- Have you finished the STEP ONE: Brainstorm & Topic Selection portion of the assignment?
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Essential Questions: Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May? Are you prepared to fully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (O) RSVP’s?
- DUE Friday.
- (O) May 20th-24th State Testing Schedule link
- Let’s take a look.
- (WICOR) CSG #11
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
Monday, 13 May 2019
Essential Questions: Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May? Did you speak with your family about this yet? How can I create and present an effective TED Talk?
- (WO) Text your parents/guardians telling them about the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
- Explain to them that we need an RSVP by this Friday, May 17
- How many people from your family, including you, will be there?
- You are EXPECTED to be there.
- Explain to them that we need an RSVP by this Friday, May 17
- (WIOR) Continue working on your TED Talk
- Have you finished the STEP ONE: Brainstorm & Topic Selection portion of the assignment?
- If not, finish this today.
- If you have, move on to STEP TWO: Research, Discover, & Plan
- Carefully read and follow the instructions
- Have you finished the STEP ONE: Brainstorm & Topic Selection portion of the assignment?
Friday, 10 May 2019
Essential Questions: How can I have fun and build a sense of camaraderie with my AVID family?
- (C) Solo Cup Tic-Tac-Toe
- Watch the video
- Two teams
- Best four out of seven
- Watch the video
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Essential Question: How can I create and present an effective TED Talk?
***(COR) Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May?
***Did you speak with your family about this yet? (You are EXPECTED to be there.)
- (WIOR) Create a TED Talk
- Explanation: TED talks were originally “a video created from a presentation at the main TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference or one of its many satellite events around the world. TED talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes but may be on any topic.”
- "TED looks for engaging, charismatic speakers whose talks expose new ideas that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to a broad, international audience."
- You will be creating, writing and presenting your own TED Talk. (Your TED Talk will be four to seven minutes in length, not 18.)
- Explanation: TED talks were originally “a video created from a presentation at the main TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference or one of its many satellite events around the world. TED talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes but may be on any topic.”
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Essential Questions: Is my Socratic Seminar Topics assignment completed and turned in? Am I ready to fully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
***(COR) Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May?
***Did you speak with your family about this yet? (You are EXPECTED to be there.)
- (WIOR) Complete your Socratic Seminar Topics assignment to the appropriate Inbox.
- (WICOR) CSG #10
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
Monday, 6 May 2019
Essential Questions: How can I properly thank two teachers who have helped me this year? What are some possible Socratic Seminar topics we could explore as a class? Will I be ready for tomorrow’s CSG?
***Have you and your family RSVP’d for the AVID Moving Up Celebration on Tuesday, 28 May?
***Did you speak with your family about this yet? (You are EXPECTED to be there.)
- (WO) Write two Thank You Notes to teachers who have helped you this school year.
- Follow the instructions in the link above.
- Give to Ms. Murphy when you are finished.
- (WIOR) Complete your Socratic Seminar Topics assignment.
- This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment.
- DUE at the end of class TODAY.
- (WIO) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups.
Friday, 3 May 2019
Essential Questions: Is my May calendar up-to-date? Am I ready for today’s Binder Check? How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- (O) May calendar updates
- AP tests?
- AVID Moving Up Celebration: Tuesday, May 28th, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- You are ALL expected to be there (families welcome!)
- RSVP to Ms. Murphy with number of people attending by May 17th
- SBAC testing
- Other important dates?
- (O) BINDER CHECK!
- When I call your name, bring your Binder to the front table.
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #5
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
Thursday, 2 May 2019
Essential Questions: What are some possible Socratic Seminar topics we could explore as a class? Will I be ready for Friday’s Binder Check?
- (WIR) Socratic Seminar Topics assignment.
- Read through the directions. Work INDIVIDUALLY on this assignment. You will have some time on Friday to work as well.
- This assignment will be due at the end of class Friday.
- (O) Is your Binder ready for tomorrow’s Binder Check?
- Make it so...
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Essential Questions: Essential Questions: Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups? Is my Julius Caesar essay ready to be turned in?
- (WICOR) CSG #9
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
- (WICOR) Julius Caesar Essay work time
- Has your essay been proofread?
- Ask a colleague to do so.
- Has your essay been proofread?
Monday, 29 April 2019
Essential Questions: Are my “Seven Scholarship Scams” Focused Notes complete? Is my Binder complete? Have I completed my two scholarship searches? How can I improve my score on the PSAT?
- (O) Turn in your “Seven Scholarship Scams” Focused Notes to the Inbox.
- (O) BINDER CHECK!
- When I call your name, bring your Binder to the front table.
- (WIOR) Complete your Scholarship Searches
- Complete TWO scholarship searches
- Are there scholarships for which you are currently eligible?
- www.fastweb.com
- Yes--make an account.
- www.scholarships.com
- Yes--make an account.
- www.fastweb.com
- DUE TODAY by the end of class.
- Are there scholarships for which you are currently eligible?
- Complete TWO scholarship searches
- (WIR) Khan Academy/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice (20 minutes)
- (WIO) Complete a CSG for tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups.
Friday, 26 April 2019
Essential Questions: How fun is our Friday????? Is your Binder complete?
- Board games!
- Team Shake will divide you up into three teams
- Your team will pick from the games on the front table
- Read the instructions
- Play!
- HOMEWORK: Does your Binder contain all of the required supplies?
Thursday, 25 April 2019
Essential Questions: What was my experience like at the DIY college fair? How can I apply for scholarships without getting scammed?
- (W) DIY College Fair Five-minute Quick Write:
- Answer all of the following using specific details and complete sentences:
- How did it go? What kinds of questions were you asked? Could you provide all of the answers?
- Describe a positive that happened. Describe a negative.
- What would you do differently next time? Why?
- Answer all of the following using specific details and complete sentences:
- (WIOR) Seven Major Scholarship Scams
- Read and discuss
- Turn this handout into Focused Notes!
- Will there be a quiz in your future…?
- (WIOR) Scholarship Searches
- Complete TWO scholarship searches
- Are there scholarships for which you are currently eligible?
- www.fastweb.com
- Yes--make an account.
- www.scholarships.com
- Yes--make an account.
- www.fastweb.com
- DUE Monday at the end of class.
- Are there scholarships for which you are currently eligible?
- Complete TWO scholarship searches
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Essential Questions: Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups? Will I be appropriately prepared for our DIY College Fair tomorrow?
- (WICOR) CSG #8 (45 minutes)
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
- (WIOR) Finish your College Fair display (45 minutes)
- Logistics for tomorrow:
- Tri-fold displays will be taken to the FC this afternoon by Mrs. Elgammal
- You MUST dress nicely:
- Nice shirt/blouse
- Nice jeans/pants/skirt
- NO shorts, ripped jeans, joggers or large logos
- College shirts/sweatshirts from the college you are representing are GREAT
- AVID shirts are a viable option
- Meet in front of the Attendance Office tomorrow at 10:15 to walk to the FC together
- THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DISMISSAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE
- If you are not attending our field trip, go to 6th period.
- We will leave the FC at approximately 12:10 so that you can return to the MC for lunch
- Logistics for tomorrow:
Monday, 22 April 2019
Essential Questions: Is my DIY College Fair permission form completed? How can I create and complete an informative DIY College Fair display? Will I have a completed CSG form for tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WO) Freshman Campus DIY College Fair permission slips DUE
- Turn in to Ms. Murphy
- (WIOR) Work on your College Fair display.
- Will you be done in time for our DIY College Fair?
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Including, but not limited to: mascot, photos of the campus, statistics, and other information
- Do you need to print information from these documents to use on your display?
- Go to the Library and do so.
- There is a black and white printer AND a color printer in the Library.
- Go to the Library and do so.
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s CSG.
Friday, 19 April 2019
Essential Questions: Is my DIY College Fair permission form completed? How fun are Mad Libs? How can I create and complete an informative DIY College Fair display?
- (WO) Freshman Campus DIY College Fair permission slips DUE
- Turn in to Ms. Murphy
- (CO) Mad Libs!
- (WIOR) Work on your College Fair display.
- Will you be done in time for our DIY College Fair?
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Including, but not limited to: mascot, photos of the campus, statistics, and other information
- Do you need to print information from these documents to use on your display?
- Go to the Library and do so.
- There is a black and white printer AND a color printer in the Library.
- Go to the Library and do so.
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Essential Questions: How complete and organized is my Binder? How can I create and complete an informative DIY College Fair display?
- (WO) Freshman Campus DIY College Fair permission slip distribution
- Permission slips DUE on Monday, 22 April during AVID class.
- Wednesday, April 24th
- 6th period and Power Hour
- We will leave from our classroom at 10:15 and return by 12:50.
- You will be setting up the DIY College Fair in the FC Library for 6th period AVID 9 students and anyone else who wants to participate during Power Hour.
- (WICOR) Binder Scale Partner-Assessment
- With your partner, go through their Binder and rate it on the AVID Binder Scale.
- Be honest.
- This is the third of four times we will do this over the school year.
- Raters will be graded based on their serious, thoughtful participation and the completion of the partner-assessment.
- Binder ratings will be translated to grades by using the Binder Scale Grade Equivalency Scores scale.
- With your partner, go through their Binder and rate it on the AVID Binder Scale.
- (WIOR) Work on your College Fair display.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Including, but not limited to: mascot, photos of the campus, statistics, and other information
- Do you need to print information from these documents to use on your display?
- Go to the Library and do so.
- There is a black and white printer AND a color printer in the Library.
- Go to the Library and do so.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
PLEASE write your name on it.
You may store it in our classroom.
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Essential Questions: Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WICOR) CSG #7
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
Monday, 15 April 2019
Essential Questions: How can I create and complete an informative DIY College Fair display? Will I be ready to successfully participate in tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WIOR) Work on your College Fair display.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Including, but not limited to: mascot, photos of the campus, statistics, and other information
- Do you need to print information from these documents to use on your display?
- Go to the Library and do so.
- There is a black and white printer AND a color printer in the Library.
- Go to the Library and do so.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
PLEASE write your name on it.
You may store it in our classroom.
2. (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s CSG.
Friday, 5 April 2019
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades? How can I have fun and work together with a classmate to accomplish a goal?
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #4 (25 minutes)
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper Inbox
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- (ICO) Pringles Challenge!
- We will be going to the Library for this activity
- You will be working in pairs
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Field trip to Seattle University!
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Essential Questions: Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WICOR) CSG #6
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board; create two appropriate groups
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
- (O) Tri-fold presentation boards
- You must have it in class on Friday.
- YES, you may store them in our classroom.
- You must have it in class on Friday.
- (O) Thursday’s Seattle University Field Trip
- Dismissal from class at 8:55 am
- Meet in front of the Attendance Office
- AVID Dress Code--Make certain you are dressed appropriately
- Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch
Monday, 1 April 2019
Essential Questions: Is my April calendar updated? How can I create a complete DIY College Fair display? Will I be ready to successfully participate in tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
***DO YOU HAVE YOUR FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIP COMPLETED????
- (WO) April calendar
- (WIOR) DIY College Fair Display work time
- Have you created an Admissions Officer Interview Questions document in your online AVID 10 google folder?
- When you conduct your interview, either via email or phone, you will add the answers to this document.
- Work on your College Fair display.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Including, but not limited to: mascot, photos of the campus, statistics, and other information
- Do you need to print information from these documents to use on your display?
- Go to the Library and do so.
- There is a black and white printer AND a color printer in the Library.
- Go to the Library and do so.
- Do you have your tri-fold presentation board yet?
- You must have it in class on Friday.
- YES, you may store them in our classroom.
- You must have it in class on Friday.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Have you created an Admissions Officer Interview Questions document in your online AVID 10 google folder?
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s CSG.
Friday, 29 March 2019
Essential Question: How can I build a sense of community with my classmates?
- (CO) FUN FRIDAY!
- You may play chess, checkers, Jenga, hangman, or a game borrowed from the library.
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Essential Questions: How can I improve my score on the PSAT? How can I create a complete DIY College Fair display?
- (WR) Khan Academy/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice--25 minutes
- (WIOR) DIY College Fair Display work time
- Create the following document in your online AVID 10 google folder: Admissions Officer Interview Questions
- When you conduct your interview, either via email or phone, you will add the answers to this document.
- Work on your College Fair display.
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Including, but not limited to: mascot, photos of the campus, statistics, and other information
- Next week, you will print information from these documents to use on your display
- You should be creating documents online with information about your college
- Create the following document in your online AVID 10 google folder: Admissions Officer Interview Questions
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Essential Questions: Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WICOR) CSG #5
- CSG forms checked for completion
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board; create two appropriate groups
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked for completion
Monday, 25 March 2019
Essential Questions: How can I create a complete DIY College Fair display? Will I be ready to successfully participate in tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WIOR) Continue to research your school as described on your green Career and College Research DIY College Fair assignment sheet.
- Take Focused Notes as you research.
- Make certain that you have very specific details in your notes
- Check your spelling and capitalization
- Make certain that you have very specific details in your notes
- Do you have your tri-fold presentation board yet?
- Make certain that you are planning how your information will be presented.
- DO NOT wait until the last minute.
- Make certain that you are planning how your information will be presented.
- Are there pieces of your presentation that you will need to print out?
- What is your plan for that?
- Add details to your rough draft/sketch that we made last week on the big pieces of white paper.
- No one should be telling the teacher that they are done with this project.
- Take Focused Notes as you research.
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s CSG.
Friday, 22 March 2019
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #3
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper Inbox
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Essential Questions: How can I improve my score on the PSAT? How can I improve my grades in all of my classes?
- (WR) Khan Academy/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice--25 minutes
- (WICOR) Individual or partner study time.
- Work with a partner or by yourself to study.
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Essential Questions: Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WICOR) CSG #4
- CSG forms checked
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked
Monday, 18 March
Essential Questions: What specific interview questions will I ask my school’s Admissions Officer? How can I create a complete DIY College Fair display? Will I be ready to successfully participate in tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WIR) Interview Questions
- Create a minimum of five interview questions
- These must be questions you can NOT find the answer to on the college/university’s website.
- Turn in by the end of class TODAY.
- Create a minimum of five interview questions
- (WIOR) Continue to research your school as described on your green Career and College Research DIY College Fair assignment sheet.
- Take Focused Notes as you research.
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s CSG.
- These will be checked for completion at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Friday, 15 March 2019
Essential Questions: Where will we be going on our next field trip? What specific questions do I have for Mrs. Raff about Registration and Running Start?
- (O) Seattle University field trip
- Thursday, 4 April; 8:55 am to 2:15 pm
- Permission slips MUST be completed and returned by Monday, 25 March.
- Put these dates in your calendar.
- (WI) Q and A with Mrs. Raff!
- Take Focused Notes on the class discussion regarding Registration/Running Start
- YES, you must take notes on the ENTIRE discussion, not just your questions.
- Take Focused Notes on the class discussion regarding Registration/Running Start
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Essential Questions: How do I sign up for the Career Fair? How can I successfully contact admissions officers at my top choice college/university/trade school? What is the proper way to address an envelope? What will my trifold college/university display look like? What questions do I have about Registration?
- (WIOR) Sign up for next Wednesday’s Career Fair
- Counseling, College and Career page of the MSHS website
- Click on On Campus Career Fair Re-Scheduled for Wed, March 20th
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page to peruse the Speaker Profiles
- Choose three speakers (and three alternates)
- Write down the speakers’ names, their career, and room numbers
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page to peruse the Speaker Profiles
- Click on On Campus Career Fair Re-Scheduled for Wed, March 20th
- Go to FlexiSched and sign up for one speaker in each session
- MSHS website, on the right hand side under Quick Links
- Click on sign in with Google
- MSHS website, on the right hand side under Quick Links
- Counseling, College and Career page of the MSHS website
- (WICOR) Complete your Admissions Officer/Counselor Letter
- Let Ms. Murphy know you want your letter printed.
- Get your letter and envelope
- Address your envelope and fold your letter into thirds
- Your letter MUST be turned in today.
- If you do not turn in your letter, you will receive a score of zero
- AND you will still need to turn in your letter.
- If you do not turn in your letter, you will receive a score of zero
- (WIOR) Sketch out the tri-fold display board you will create about your college/university
- Include all five requirements on your DIY College Fair sheet
- (WIO) Make sure that you have at least three written questions about Registration/Running Start for Mrs. Raff tomorrow
- You will be expected to take Focused Notes on the class discussion tomorrow.
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Essential Question: What questions do I have about Registration? How can I successfully contact admissions officers at my top choice college/university/trade school?
- (WI) Mrs. Raff will be here on Friday to answer any questions you may have about Registration for next year.
- (WICOR) CSG #3
- CSG forms checked
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked
Monday, 11 March 2019
Essential Question: How can I successfully contact admissions officers at my top choice college/university/trade school? Will I be ready to successfully participate in tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WICOR) Complete your Admissions Officer/Counselor letter
Career & College Research Contact Sheet- Addressing envelopes practice
- Work on completing a final draft of your contact letter.
- Editing:
- Did you follow the template?
- Check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, addresses, names
- If you feel that your final draft is solid, make sure that a copy of your letter is in your online AVID 10 folder
- Let Ms. Murphy know you want your letter printed.
- Editing:
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups
Friday, 8 March 2019
Essential Question: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #2
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper Inbox
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
Thursday, 7 March 2019
Essential Questions: Is there anyone I know who might benefit from being an AVID student? How can I successfully contact admissions officers at my top choice college/university/trade school?
- (WIC) AVID Student recommendations for next year?
- Current 9th, 10th, or 11th graders
- Do they have the Individual Determination to be successful?
- Jot down a name or two and a brief description of why you think they might have potential as an AVID student.
- (WICOR) Continue working on your Career & College Research Contact Sheet
- Work on completing a rough draft of your contact letter.
- Editing:
- Did you follow the template?
- Check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, addresses, names
- If you feel that your rough draft is solid, make sure that a copy of your letter is in your online AVID 10 folder
- Let Ms. Murphy know you want your letter checked.
- Editing:
- Work on completing a rough draft of your contact letter.
Tuesday, 5 March 2
Essential Questions: Am I ready for a Focused Notes check? Am I prepared to successfully participate in today’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WIOR) Focused Notes Check #1
- When your name is called, bring your five pages of Focused Notes to Ms. Murphy.
- (WICOR) CSG #2
- CSG forms checked
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- You will still need to complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Incomplete or no form = a score of zero
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of your CSG.
- CSG forms checked
Monday, 4 March 2019
Essential Questions: How can I successfully contact admissions officers at my top choice college/university/trade school? Will I be prepared for tomorrow’s Focused Notes check? Will I be ready to successfully participate in tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WIOR) Continue working on your Career & College Research Contact Sheet
- Work on writing a rough draft of your contact letter.
- DO NOT send your letter today.
- We will work on editing before your letters are sent
- DO NOT send your letter today.
- Work on writing a rough draft of your contact letter.
- (WIOR) There will be a Focused Notes check tomorrow/Tuesday
- I will be checking 5 pages from this semester.
- Focused notes must:
- Have a proper heading including an EQ, date, specific class name
- Have notes that you have written
- If you are using a packet, handout, test, quiz, you MUST add your own notes
- Show evidence that you have gone back and interacted with your notes:
- highlight/underline with another note (dif. color) that explains why you highlighted/underlined.
- Additional notes, further explanation added in a different color/pen/pencil
- Evidence of connections made between items in your notes
- Include a summary of your notes
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for tomorrow’s Collaborative Study Groups
- (WOR) Make certain that your March calendar is up-to-date.
Friday, 1 March 2019
Essential Question: How can I have fun and continue to build a sense of community with my AVID 10 classmates?
- (CO) Fun Friday!!!
Thursday, 28 February 2019
Essential Questions: What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- (WICOR) Individual and group study/work time.
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Essential Questions: How can I successfully contact admissions officers at my top choice college/university/trade school? Will I be ready for Thursday’s Collaborative Study Groups? Am I ready for next Tuesday’s Focused Notes check?
- (WIOR) Career & College Research Contact Sheet
- Using your College and Career Research (2) graphic organizer, pick ONE of the schools from Part B to use for this assignment.
Monday, 25 February 2019
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades? Will I be ready for Tuesday’s focused notes check? Will I be ready for Thursday’s Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WI) Grade Check and Learning Log #1
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper Inbox
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- (WIOR) There will be a Focused Notes check next week on Tuesday--5 pages from this semester.
- Focused notes must:
- Have a proper heading including an EQ, date, specific class name
- Have notes that you have written
- If you are using a packet, handout, test, quiz, you MUST add your own notes
- Show evidence that you have gone back and interacted with your notes:
- highlight/underline with another note (dif. color) that explains why you highlighted/underlined.
- Additional notes, further explanation added in a different color/pen/pencil
- Evidence of connections made between items in your notes
- Include a summary of your notes
- Focused notes must:
- (WIR) Complete a CSG form for Thursday’s Collaborative Study Group time
- Forms will be checked for completion before we start our CSGs.
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Essential Questions: How is my Binder organization? How can I improve my score on the PSAT?
- (O) Binder organization time
- Do you need to sort, hole punch, and do general organization?
- Go for it!
- Do you need to sort, hole punch, and do general organization?
- (WIR) Khan Academy/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice (30 minutes)
- BREAK
- (O) February calendar
- Grade Check #1--Monday, February 11
- Make sure you have ALL important information listed
- (C) Vocabulary Time!
- Work with a partner on specific vocabulary from a specific class.
- Kahoot?
- Quizlet?
- Work with a partner on specific vocabulary from a specific class.
- (WICOR) Homework/Test and Quiz Preparation
- What do you need to work on?
- Do it!
- What do you need to work on?
Thursday, 31 January 2019
Essential Questions: Am I ready to fully participate in today’s CSG? How will today’s CSG help my understanding in my classes? Are my Binder and backpack organized? What was my GPA at the end of first semester? What is my GPA goal for the end of second semester?
- (WICOR) CSG #1 (40 minutes)
- CSG forms checked
- Incomplete or no form--complete a form and participate.
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources for a successful CSG experience?
- What subjects will we be working with today?
- List on front board
- Follow appropriate CSG protocol
- Do you need your notes from Tuesday?
- Take three-column notes as people present their problems and work through them.
- Problem│ What presenter knows │ What presenter discovers
- Turn in your CSG form, with three-column notes stapled to the back, at the end of our CSG
- Debrief
- CSG forms checked
- (O) Binder Check #1
- When your name is called, bring your Binder, calendar, and backpack to Ms. Murphy
- (IO) GPA Symbol Move
- Look up your current GPA on Skyward (2018-2019 School Year)
- Move your symbol in the “Current” column to your current, updated GPA
- Move your symbol in the “Goal” column to what you would like your GPA to be at the end of this semester.
- Be thoughtful and realistic.
Tuesday, 29 January 2019
Essential Questions: What are Collaborative Study Groups? How do I successfully participate in a CSG? How can I best take Focused Notes on the information presented to me about Collaborative Study Groups?
- (WICOR) CSG Introduction
- Video--CSG in a 12th grade AP Calculus class
- (WOR) CSG Protocol
- Complete your homework (test/assignment)
- Is there a question that you don’t understand and can’t complete?
- Is there a concept in your notes/homework/test that you need some clarification?
- Complete a CSG Form
- Bring necessary resources to class:
- CSG form, textbook, assignment, test, calculator, novel, focused notes, packets...
- Complete your homework (test/assignment)
- (WO) CSG Form
- Original Question = a question that you don’t understand and can’t complete OR a concept in your notes/homework/test with which you need some clarification
- Include the source
- Specific title of textbook, page #, problem #
- Specific title of assignment/test, page #, problem #
- Include the source
- Show My Solution
- Write out the problem AND the solution that you have or what you know so far
- Specific Question
- Where did you get stuck? Why do you think that is?
- Original Question = a question that you don’t understand and can’t complete OR a concept in your notes/homework/test with which you need some clarification
- (CO) CSG Roles
- Presenters
- Articulate what your specific question is to your group
- Write your question on the board/big sheet of paper
- Explain what you know so far
- I am able to complete...
- Explain your confusion
- What I don’t understand is…
- Ask for specific help
- Questioners
- Ask higher level questions
- Point out, in a kind manner, where the presenter may have made a mistake
- Work through the problem with the presenter
- Offer suggestions
- Do NOT just give the presenter the answer to their problem
- Presenters
- (WO) HOMEWORK: Complete a CSG form for Thursday’s AVID Block
- I will be checking them at the start of class.
- Bring necessary resources to class Thursday for a successful CSG.
Monday, 28 January 2019
Essential Questions: What three specific academic SMART goals do I have for second semester? How can I improve my score on the PSAT?
- (WICO) SMART goal setting for second semester
- Describe three academic goals you have for second semester
- How will you meet these goals?
- How ill you know you’ve met these goals?
- What is your specific deadline for each goal?
- (WIR) Khan Academy/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice
Friday, 25 January 2019
Essential Question: How can I have fun and build a sense of community with my AVID classmates?
- Apples to Apples
- Let’s go to the Commons to play.
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Essential Question: What are your initial thoughts about the four-day Block weeks?
- Mr. Belcher’s video on the Four Block Schedule
- Watch and take Focused Notes on the video
- Philosophical Chairs
- Rules of Engagement handout
- Add: three before me--after you speak, let three other people speak before you speak again
- Four Day Block Schedule handout
- Pre-Discussion Organizer handout
- Central Statement: The four-block week will be beneficial to students.
- In the appropriate boxes on the organizer, brainstorm as many reasons as possible why someone would agree or disagree with this statement
- 5 minutes
- After your brainstorming, summarize your current position on the central statement in the box at the bottom of the page
- How do you feel TODAY?
- In the appropriate boxes on the organizer, brainstorm as many reasons as possible why someone would agree or disagree with this statement
- Central Statement: The four-block week will be beneficial to students.
- Take a position in the room based on your summary:
- Pro
- Con
- Undecided
- Begin...
- Rules of Engagement handout
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Essential Questions: How can I thoughtfully reflect on first semester? What do I need to keep in my Binder for second semester?
- Semester One Reflection and Feedback
- Please answer in complete sentences. Be thoughtful and specific.
- Turn in to the InBox when you finish.
- Binder Cleanout
- One semester classes:
- Recycle all items that you will not use again.
- Items you want to keep may be kept here or take them home
- Full-year classes:
- Keep
- course syllabus, tests, other important handouts
- AVID:
- Keep your syllabus, Costa’s Levels handout, Grade Checks (1 through 8) and any other “basic” AVID information
- Add two blank CSG forms to the AVID section
- Keep
- Make certain that your tabs are accurately labeled and in chronological order, 1 through 7, from the front of your Binder to the back.
- Do your tabs need new labels?
- Make them!
- Do you need to add subsection tabs in your AVID section?
- Please do so.
- Use small Post-it Notes.
- Please do so.
- Do your tabs need new labels?
- One semester classes:
Thursday, 17 January 2019
Essential Questions: What effort did I put into my classes first semester and how did this effort affect my grades? How complete and organized is my Binder?
- Binder Scale Self-Assessment
- Go through your Binder and rate yourself on the AVID Binder Scale.
- Be honest.
- Start at Level 3
- Place a checkmark next to the items that are currently in your Binder.
- If you check ALL items in Level 3, move to Level 4
- Check off all items at Level 4 currently in your Binder.
- If you do not check all items in Level 3, move to Level 2.
- Check off ALL items at Level 2 currently in your Binder.
- If you check ALL items in Level 3, move to Level 4
- Place a checkmark next to the items that are currently in your Binder.
- You will be graded based on your serious, thoughtful participation, and the completion of the self-rating and reflection questions.
- Start at Level 3
- Thoughtfully and specifically complete the two reflection questions at the bottom of the page.
- Turn in.
- Be honest.
- Go through your Binder and rate yourself on the AVID Binder Scale.
- First Semester Grade Analysis
- Write in the dates, chronologically, across the bottom.
- Complete the graph as demonstrated.
- Make sure that you include a color-coded key.
- When you finish the graph, complete the Reflection on the back.
- Read and follow the directions.
- Turn in your completed Finals Action Plan by the end of class TODAY.
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
Essential Questions: How far along am I in completing my Finals Action Plan? Which Collaborative Study Group should I join?
- Finals Action Plan
- Have you completed any more Actions on your FAP?
- Cross those off.
- Remember: I will be collecting your Finals Action Plan on Thursday, 17 January.
- Work in the group that you have the most Actions yet to complete.
- Work with your group members to get ready for Finals
- What do you need to work on?
- Study Guides? Test corrections? Assignments?
- What do you need to work on?
- Work with your group members to get ready for Finals
- Have you completed any more Actions on your FAP?
Monday, 14 January 2019
Essential Questions: How far along am I in completing my Finals Action Plan? Which Collaborative Study Group should I join?
- Finals Action Plan
- Have you completed any more Actions on your FAP?
- Cross those off.
- Remember: I will be collecting your Finals Action Plan on Thursday, 17 January.
- Today we will be concentrating on your science and/or World Language class.
- Work in the group that you have the most Actions yet to complete.
- Work with your group members to get ready for Finals
- What do you need to work on?
- Study Guides? Test corrections? Assignments?
- What do you need to work on?
- Please divide up into groups:
- Chemistry
- IIS2
- Spanish 1
- Spanish 2
- German 2
- GO!
- Work with your group members to get ready for Finals
- Work in the group that you have the most Actions yet to complete.
- Have you completed any more Actions on your FAP?
Friday, 11 January 2019
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- Grade Check and Learning Log #8--FINAL GRADE CHECK OF THE SEMESTER!!!
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper Inbox
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
Thursday, 10 January 2019
Essential Questions: How far along am I in completing my Finals Action Plan? Which Collaborative Study Group should I join-- world history or language arts?
- Finals Action Plan
- Have you completed any more Actions on your FAP?
- Cross those off.
- Remember: I will be collecting your Finals Action Plan on Thursday, 17 January.
- Today we will be concentrating on world history and language arts.
- Work in the group that you have the most Actions yet to complete.
- Work with your group members to get ready for Finals
- What do you need to work on?
- Study Guides? Test corrections? Assignments?
- What do you need to work on?
- Please divide up into four groups:
- Language Arts 10
- World History
- CHS World history
- AP world History
- GO!
- Work with your group members to get ready for Finals
- Work in the group that you have the most Actions yet to complete.
- Have you completed any more Actions on your FAP?
Tuesday, 8 January 2019
Essential Questions: How far along am I in completing my Finals Action Plan? Should I form a Collaborative Study Group for a specific final/class?
- Finals Action Plan
- What Actions have you completed on your FAP?
- Cross those off.
- I will be collecting your Finals Action Plan on Thursday, 17 January.
- Today we will be concentrating on math.
- Do you need to collaboratively study with a partner or small group?
- Organize and go!
- Do you need to collaboratively study with a partner or small group?
- Are there projects, essays, assignments, test corrections you should be working on?
- Get organized and work.
- Is your Binder a 4 on the AVID Binder Scale?
- Make it so…
- We will take a Break halfway through our Block.
- What Actions have you completed on your FAP?
Monday, 7 January 2019
Essential Question: What steps can I take to ensure that I am ready to perform successfully on my finals?
- Finals Action Plan
- Work on your Finals Action Plan:
- What have you given the highest priority?
- Work on that first
- Cross off your Actions as you complete them.
- Do you need to collaboratively study with a partner or small group?
- Organize and go!
- Are there projects, essays, assignments, test corrections you should be working on?
- Get organized and work.
- Is your Binder a 4 on the AVID Binder Scale?
- Make it so…
- What have you given the highest priority?
- Work on your Finals Action Plan:
Friday, 4 January 2019--FUN FRIDAY!!!
Essential Question: How can I have fun and build a sense of community with my AVID classmates?
- Card Tower Competition
- Form teams of two or three people.
- Two teams at a time will attempt to build the tallest card tower in three minutes
- Start on my “G0!”
- You may not fold, bend, tear, or mutilate the cards
- No tape. Use only the cards.
- Do not purposefully bump the table.
- Hands up when I call “Time!”
- The winning team will dismantle their tower and compete against the next team.
Thursday, 3 January 2019
Essential Question: What steps can I take to ensure that I am ready to perform successfully on my finals?
- Finals Action Plan
Rank each class’s tasks/projects by order of importance- Classes with lowest grades first
- Across from each task, write the specific action you can do to complete each task and prepare for the end of the semester.
- Write down the days on which you will perform these actions
- Indicate the time needed to perform these actions
- Will you need specific Tutorial or CSG time?
- If so, indicate that.
- Ms. Murphy will organize Tutorial/CSG times
- Across from each task, write the specific action you can do to complete each task and prepare for the end of the semester.
- Classes with lowest grades first
Wednesday, 2 January 2019
Essential Question: What is the MSHS Finals Schedule? What steps can I take to ensure that I am ready for my finals?
- Finals Action Plan
- Finals Schedule distributed.
- For each of your seven classes, brainstorm your own individual lists of all tasks you need to accomplish from now until finals
- Rank your tasks/projects by order of importance
- Classes with lowest grades first
- Across from each task, write the specific action you can do to complete each task and prepare for the end of the semester.
- Will you need specific Tutorial time? Say so.
- Begin implementing your Finals Action Plan.
- Rank your tasks/projects by order of importance
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Tutorial
- TRFs checked at the door
- If your TRF is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- You must still complete a TRF and participate in Tutorial
- If your TRF is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- Same groups as last week:
- Group A: Denys, Donny, Nathan, Jaden M., Christian, Duncan, Azhaan, Noah
- Group B: Jayden S., Ryan, Haylee, Cristina, Maggie, Isyss, Zo
- Do you have all of the resources you need?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- Books? Notebooks? Assignments? Tests?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- Concentrate on asking appropriate level 2 and level 3 questions
- Reflections at 12:06
- Please do not start your Reflection while someone is still presenting.
- TRFs checked at the door
Monday, 17 December 2018
Essential Questions: What do I need to accomplish today to be ready to fully participate in all of my classes this week? Who will I work with to accomplish these tasks? Will I have an appropriate TRF ready for tomorrow’s Tutorial? Is my Binder organized?
- IF you were absent last Friday, Please get a Grade Check and Learning Log from Ms. Murphy and complete this FIRST before moving on to other activities today.
- Homework Time and/or Study Groups
- Find a classmate (or two) who needs to accomplish the same tasks as you do for a class today.
- Work with that classmate:
- study for a test (math??)
- refine an essay
- study vocabulary
- Ask and answer questions about homework
- Work with that classmate:
- Do you have notes/packets/handouts from a class?
- Turn these items into Focused Notes!
- What is the Essential Question these notes/packets/handouts are asking?
- Write it at the top of the page marked with EQ
- Circle, highlight, underline important facts, details, and vocabulary
- Write notes in the margins about these circled, highlighted and underlined facts and details
- Define the vocabulary terms you marked
- Go back and review and revise your notes
- Write level two and/or three questions in the margins
- Answer the questions!
- Summarize the most important aspects of your notes.
- Reread your Focused Notes today, tomorrow, next week...
- What is the Essential Question these notes/packets/handouts are asking?
- Turn these items into Focused Notes!
- Find a classmate (or two) who needs to accomplish the same tasks as you do for a class today.
- Complete a TRF for tomorrow
- Be specific in every aspect of your TRF as we have discussed.
- Remember--I will be checking TRFs at the door. If yours is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- You must still complete a TRF and participate in Tutorial
- If you truly do not have a POC for tomorrow, go to the Alternate TRF Questions link and use one of those questions/ideas/prompts to complete your TRF.
- Organize your Binder
- Do you have items that need to be hole-punched and put into the proper sections of your Binder?
Friday, 14 December 2018
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- Grade Check and learning Log #7
a. Fill out completely and thoughtfully.- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper Inbox
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Essential Questions: How can I use my time wisely to improve my vocabulary and make sure my work is done fully?
Learning Target: I will be able to work effectively and efficiently using my time well.
- Log in to Khan Academy and complete 15-20 minutes of practice SAT/ACT work.
- Work on building vocabulary from LA 10 and other classes.
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Tutorial
- TRFs checked at the door
- If your TRF is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- You must still complete a TRF and participate in Tutorial
- If your TRF is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- I will let you pick your own groups, but you must have a legitimate, academic reason for your groupings
- There must be one group of seven and one group of eight
- Group A:
- Group B:
- There must be one group of seven and one group of eight
- Do you have all of the resources you need?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- Books? Notebooks? Assignments? Tests?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- Concentrate on asking appropriate level 2 and level 3 questions
- Reflections at 12:06
- Please do not start your Reflection while someone is still presenting.
- TRFs checked at the door
Monday, 10 December 2018
Essential Questions: What are my top three possible career choices? Which colleges/universities are most appropriate for entering those careers? Will I have an appropriate TRF ready for tomorrow’s Tutorial? How can I improve my score on the PSAT
- College and Career Research (2) assignment
- Use your previous research
- You may have to dig a bit deeper into your colleges’/universities’ websites.
- Complete this assignment by the end of the period TODAY: Monday, 10 December.
- Turn in the first College and Career Research (1) assignment as well.
- Complete a TRF for tomorrow
- Be specific in every aspect of your TRF as we have discussed.
- Remember--I will be checking TRFs at the door. If yours is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- You must still complete a TRF and participate in Tutorial
- If you truly do not have a POC for tomorrow, go to the Alternate TRF Questions link and use one of those questions/ideas/prompts to complete your TRF.
- Khan Academy/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice
Friday, 7 December 2018
Essential Questions: How can we use our Fun Friday to continue to build a sense of family with our AVID class? How can we help to ensure that everyone in our class knows their AVID peers are here to support and encourage them?
- Decorate your stocking!
- Decorate both pieces
- You may decorate with any theme you wish:
- Holidays
- Colleges
- Other?
- Color and creativity are key.
- Include your first name.
- Carefully cut out both pieces and neatly tape to the paper bag.
- Carefully tape to the marker tray under the front board.
- Write notes of support/encouragement to three of your AVID 10 classmates.
- Use the paper provided.
- Put a checkmark next to the names of your classmates you wrote a note to on your copy of the AVID 10 Student List.
- Keep this list in the AVID section of your Binder.
- It’s hole-punched for a reason…
- Keep this list in the AVID section of your Binder.
- Fold and place these notes in the appropriate person’s stocking.
- We will be doing this on a regular basis over the next two weeks.
Thursday, 6 December 2018
Essential Questions: What are my top three possible career choices? Which colleges/universities are most appropriate for entering those careers?
- College and Career Research (2) assignment
- Use your previous research
- You may have to dig a bit deeper into your colleges’/universities’ websites.
- Complete this assignment by the end of the period Monday, 10 December.
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Tutorial
- TRFs checked at the door
- If your TRF is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- You must still complete a TRF and participate in Tutorial
- If your TRF is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- Same groups as last week:
- Denys, Christian, Maggie, Noah, Azhaan, Cristina, Ryan, Donovan
- Nathan, Jayden S., Duncan, Isyss, Haylee, Zo, Jaden M.
- Do you have all of the resources you need?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- Books? Notebooks? Assignments? Tests?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- Concentrate on asking appropriate level 2 and level 3 questions
- Reflections at 12:06
- Please do not start your Reflection while someone is still presenting.
- TRFs checked at the door
Monday, 3 December 2018---College Prep Monday
Essential Questions: Is my December calender up-to-date? How can I improve my score on the PSAT? How can I improve my comprehension of my subject-specific vocabulary? Will I have an appropriate TRF ready for tomorrow’s Tutorial?
- December calender update
- Khan Academ/PSAT/SAT/ACT practice (20 minutes)
- Subject-specific vocabulary practice.
- Language Arts? History? Science? World Language?
- Kahoot? Quizlet? Flash cards?
- Do you need a partner?
- Use your time wisely.
- Complete a TRF for tomorrow
- Be specific in every aspect of your TRF as we have discussed.
- Remember--I will be checking TRFs at the door. If yours is incomplete, you will receive a score of zero on your TRF.
- You must still complete a TRF and participate in Tutorial
- If you truly do not have a POC for tomorrow, go to the Alternate TRF Questions link and use one of those questions/ideas/prompts to complete your TRF.
Friday, 30 November 2018
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- Grade Check and learning Log #6
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper In-Box
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
Thursday, 29 November 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Tutorial
- Same groups as last week:
- Denys, Christian, Maggie, Noah, Azhaan, Cristina, Ryan, Donovan
- Nathan, Jayden S., Duncan, Isyss, Haylee, Zo, Jaden M.
- Do you have all of the resources you need?
- Have everything on your desk, ready to go.
- I will be checking your TRFs before we begin.
- Concentrate on asking appropriate level 2 and level 3 questions
- Reflections at 10:06
- NOT before, please.
- Same groups as last week:
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Essential Questions: What did I learn on yesterday’s field trip? How organized is my Binder? Will I have a completed, meaningful TRF for Thursday’s Tutorial? How can I improve my score on the PSAT? How can I improve my comprehension of my subject-specific vocabulary?
- Complete your College Visit Research Summary from yesterday’s field trip.
- Are there questions that you need to write down the answers for?
- Do so.
- Turn in.
- Are there questions that you need to write down the answers for?
- Binder Check!
- Wait for my instructions...
- Prepare a meaningful TRF for Thursday’s Tutorial
- Subject-specific vocabulary practice.
- Language Arts? History? Science? World Language?
- Kahoot? Quizlet? Flash cards?
- Please use your time wisely. 😀
Monday, 26 November 2018
Field trip to UW-Bothell and DigiPen
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
Essential Questions: Am I ready for our field trip on Monday? How can I improve my score on the PSAT? How can I improve my comprehension of my subject-specific vocabulary?
- Reminders for Monday’s field trip to UW-Bothell and DigiPen
- AVID dress code
- AVID shirt, skirt or pants (NO ripped jeans), no giant logo hoodies
- Bring:
- a small backpack (“string backpack”)
- something to write with
- lunch (there will NOT be an opportunity to buy food)
- AVID dress code
- College Visit Research Summary
- Go online to the UW-Bothell and DigiPen websites.
- Dig around a bit. See what you like and don’t like.
- What do you want to be sure to see while we’re there on Monday?
- What questions do you have?
- Write three questions for each school that you can NOT answer using information on the school’s website.
- Ask these questions on Monday.
- DUE at the end of class TODAY.
- I will score these and give them back to you on Monday.
- Go online to the UW-Bothell and DigiPen websites.
- Subject-specific vocabulary practice.
- Language Arts? History? Science? World Language?
- Kahoot? Quizlet? Flash cards?
- Please use your time wisely. 😀
Friday, 16 November 2018
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- Grade Check and learning Log #5
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- This includes the date and period.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper In-Box
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Essential Questions: How complete is my field trip permission form? Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Field trip forms????
- Is your form completed?
- Hand it to Ms. Murphy
- Is your form incomplete?
- Make a plan:
- Complete it by the end of the day today
- Turn it in TODAY!
- Make a plan:
- Is your form completed?
- Tutorial
- New groups today:
- Denys, Christian, Maggie, Noah, Azhaan, Cristina, Ryan, Donovan
- Nathan, Jayden S., Duncan, Isyss, Haylee, Zo, Jaden M.
- Concentrate on asking appropriate level 2 and level 3 questions
- Do you have all of the resources you need?
- Reflections at 10:06
- NOT before, please.
- New groups today:
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Essential Questions: How complete is my field trip permission form? What is my current first semester GPA? Will I be placed on AVID Probation? How can I reflect back on my first quarter progress in AVID 10? What are my top three possible career choices? Which colleges/universities are most appropriate for entering those careers?
- How complete is my field trip permission form?
- What is my plan for completing it?
- DUE Thursday, 15 November (two days from now).
- Calculate your current, first semester GPA
- GPA Calculator
- Clear the fields
- Each class is worth .5 credits
- Enter your letter grade from Skyward S1
- Click on: Calculate
- Show Ms. Murphy your GPA
- You will be placed on AVID Probation if:
- You fall below a 2.0 GPA for the current semester
- You are failing AVID 10
- You are not adhering to the expectations of an AVID student as outlined in the AVID Student Contract
- GPA Calculator
- Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conference Reflection
- Complete using specific details
- College and Career Research (2) assignment
- Use your previous research
- You may have to dig a bit deeper into your colleges/universities’ websites
Essential Questions: How complete is my field trip permission form? How can I have fun and build a sense of community with my AVID classmates?
- How complete is my field trip permission form?
- What is your plan for completing it?
- DUE Thursday, 15 November (next week)
- Friday Activity---Triple Venn Diagram
- Group One: groups of three (Team Shake will determine the groups)
- Talk with your group about things you like to do and what interests you
- Label each circle with the first name of a group member
- Decide on three ways you are all alike
- Write these in the intersection of all three circles
- Find at least three ways in which you are like one other student in your group
- Record these in the intersection of your two circles
- Talk with your group about things you like to do and what interests you
- Group One: groups of three (Team Shake will determine the groups)
5. Discuss your similarities and differences with your group.
2. Group Two: new groups of three (Team Shake)
1. Repeat as above.
Thursday, 8 November 2018
Essential Questions: Will I be fully prepared and able to attend the UW-Bothell/DigiPen field trip on Monday, 26 November? What events and dates should I pay special attention to in November? What Tutorial changes are upcoming?
- Permission forms distributed for our UW-Bothell/DigiPen field trip
- Completed FORMS DUE by Thursday, 15 November
- Complete the front FIRST before you take it home for your parent/guardian to sign
- Monday, 26 November
- This is the day we come back from Thanksgiving Break
- Dismissal at 8:55 am (22 minutes into 2nd period)
- We leave at 9:00 am
- Return by 2:15 pm
- Bring a sack lunch--there will NOT be an opportunity to buy food
- If you need a sack lunch prepared by the cafeteria, speak with me privately ASAP and I will arranged for that
- AVID field trip dress code:
- Pants/skirt
- Jeans are fine as long as they do NOT have “fashionable” holes in them
- AVID t-shirt
- These were given to the AVID program for FREE with the expectation that all students will wear them on field trips and other AVID activities
- Not allowed:
- Hoodies with logos across the chest
- Hood must be off your head at all times
- Sweatpants
- Pants/skirt
- Completed FORMS DUE by Thursday, 15 November
- Conference Schedule distribution
- Cards for Tutorial sorting
- Name
- Class schedule, with teacher’s name, in chronological order
- NO TRF for Tuesday, 13 November (Monday the 12th is the Veterans’ Day Holiday)
- We will have Tutorials on Thursday next week
- November calendar updates
- Holidays
- Veterans’ Day
- Thanksgiving Holiday
- Conference schedule--Block days are different
- Tutorial/TRF changes
- Grade Checks
- Holidays
- Assignments returned
- Place these in the appropriate part of the AVID section of your Binder
Tuesday, 6 November 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Tutorial #5
- Divide into the following groups:
- Duncan, Maggie, Haylee, Jayden S., Azhaan, Ryan, Denys
- Zo, Christian, Isyss, Donny, Cristina, Noah, Jaden M., Nathan
- Divide into the following groups:
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources to be successful?
- Textbook, homework, calculator, Costa’s Levels packet, and?
- The Tutors will keep track of level 2 and 3 questions-with assistance from Ms. Murphy.
- Reflections
Monday, 5 November 2018
Essential Questions: How can I improve my score on the PSAT? How can I improve my comprehension of my subject-specific vocabulary? Will I have an appropriate TRF ready for tomorrow’s Tutorial?
- Khan Academy PSAT/SAT/ACT practice (20 minutes)
- Subject-specific vocabulary practice.
- Language Arts? History? Science? World Language?
- Kahoot? Quizlet? Flash cards?
- Complete a TRF for tomorrow
- Be specific in every aspect of your TRF as we have discussed.
Friday, 2 November 2018
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
- Grade Check and learning Log #4
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- Complete by the end of class TODAY.
- Turn in to the proper In-Box
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- Assignments returned
- Please place these in the proper section of your AVID Binder.
Thursday, 1 November 2018
Essential Questions: What are some of my possible career choices and which college majors are most appropriate for entering that career?
- College and Career Exploration, continued...
- Review your Career Clusters handout.
- What are your top three career interests?
- Using the website www.fastweb.com, complete the College and Career Clusters assignment.
- You must have NINE different colleges on your assignment.
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Essential Question: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Tutorial #5
- Divide into the following groups:
- Duncan, Maggie, Haylee, Jayden S., Azhaan, Ryan, Denys
- Zo, Christian, Isyss, Donny, Cristina, Noah, Jaden M., Nathan
- Divide into the following groups:
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources to be successful?
- Textbook, homework, calculator, Costa’s Levels packet?
- Props? Music? Costumes?
- If you have a serious TRF that needs to be done today, you will present first.
- The Tutors will keep track of level 2 and 3 questions-with assistance from Ms. Murphy.
- Reflections
- Yes, we are still completing Reflections even on the fun TRFs.
Monday, 29 October 2018
Essential Questions: How complete and organized is my Binder? How can I improve my 30-Second Speech skills? Will I have an appropriate TRF ready for tomorrow’s Tutorial?
- Binder Scale Self-Assessment
- Go through your Binder and rate yourself on the AVID Binder Scale. Be honest.
- This is the first of four times we will do this over the school year.
- Today’s rating is a starting point.
- You will be graded based on your serious, thoughtful participation and the completion of the self-rating.
- This is the first of four times we will do this over the school year.
- Go through your Binder and rate yourself on the AVID Binder Scale. Be honest.
- 30-Second Speech Practice
- Pick a topic from the paper bag.
- 10 seconds to think
- Speak for 30 seconds on the topic
- Prepare a fun, creative TRF for tomorrow’s Tutorial
- Let’s have fun with this one!
- Halloween themed?
- A burning question that you’ve always had.
- Other ideas?
- What resources will you need tomorrow?
- Props?
- Music?
- Costume?
- Let’s have fun with this one!
Friday, 26 October 2018
Essential Questions: How can I have fun and build a sense of community with my AVID classmates?
- Never Have I Ever
- Move 14 desks into a circle--desks on the inside, chairs on the outside.
- Please help move the desks back when we’re done.
- Rules:
- One person in the middle of the circle
- Everyone else sitting on the edge of a desk, facing the inside of the circle
- The person in the middle makes a statement that begins with, “Never have I ever…” and tells us something that they have never done or been.
- If you HAVE done or been that, get up and move to a different desk
- You must move at least two desks away from where you started
- The person left standing, moves to the middle and makes a “Never have I ever” statement.
- GO!
- You may not say something that you know will call out a specific person.
- Don’t make anyone bleed! PLEASE!
- No blatant pushing or shoving.
- GIANT Jenga
Thursday, 25 October 2018
Essential Questions: What are some of my possible career choices and which college majors are most appropriate for entering that career?
- The Career Clusters handout
- Go to the website https: www.onetonline.org/find/career
- Spend time reading about each of the 16 career clusters
- Check off each career cluster as you finish reading about it
- Rank the careers 1 through 16 on the handout
- 1 is of the most interest to you; 16 is of the least interest to you
- For each of your top three career choices, answer the questions below on the back of the handout. Use complete sentences that contain specific details.
- What occupation in the career cluster was most interesting to you? Why?
- What occupation in the career cluster was least interesting to you? Why?
- What was the range of wages of the occupations in the career cluster?
- What are two interesting facts about the career cluster?
- Why do you find these facts interesting?
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- AVID Contract and shirts
- Your AVID t-shirt is your official AVID field trip uniform.
- Tutorial #4
- Divide into the following groups:
- Duncan, Maggie, Haylee, Jayden S., Azhaan, Ryan, Denys
- Zo, Christian, Isyss, Donny, Cristina, Noah, Jaden M., Nathan
- Divide into the following groups:
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources to be successful?
- Textbook, homework, calculator, Costa’s Levels packet, and?
- The Tutors will keep track of level 2 and 3 questions-with assistance from Ms. Murphy.
- Reflections
Monday, 22 October 2018
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes? What do I need to work on to raise or maintain my grades?
**Did you turn in your three questions for the Admissions Counselor from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks?
Most of you did so last Friday. If you did not turn in your questions, do so NOW.
- Grade Check and learning Log #3
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- 30 minutes to complete: __________________________
- Turn in to the proper In-Box
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- 2. TRF’s returned; let’s take a look:
- SPECIFICITY is key!
- Spell out ALL words in your EQ, POC, and Reflections
- You should never use things such as &, etc, b/c or idk
- You are NOT texting; you are completing an assignment
- You should never use things such as &, etc, b/c or idk
- Make certain that class names are spelled out (and are the actual names of your classes--there is no such class as Math, Geometry One, LA, or Avid)
- Make certain that questions have question marks (?) at the end.
- Spell out ALL words in your EQ, POC, and Reflections
- SPECIFICITY is key!
- 3. Complete a TRF for tomorrow
- Be specific in every aspect of your TRF as we discussed above
- If you truly do not have a POC for any class--
- if there is nothing that you are confused about, then perhaps your classes are not challenging enough for you:
- Shall I make an appointment for you with your counselor to change your schedule so that you can increase the level of rigor in your classes?
- Take a question from a recent test or quiz that you missed
- Turn that into your POC and complete a TRF
- Look at a situation in history that you have been studying
- How would this event differ if there had been a different leader?
- Turn that into your POC and complete a TRF
- Look at the main character from a book or short story you are reading in your language arts class
- How would the story have been different if the main character was
- a different gender? Why?
- a member of a different social class, ethnic or racial group? Why?
- a different age? Why?
- Turn one of the above into your POC and complete a TRF
- How would the story have been different if the main character was
- Peruse the Alternate TRF Questions handout
- Pick a question from a link on the handout, Turn it into your POC and complete a TRF
- if there is nothing that you are confused about, then perhaps your classes are not challenging enough for you:
Friday, 19 October 2018
Essential Questions: Do I have my AVID homework completed? What questions should I ask a college admissions counselor?
- Place your homework and a writing utensil on your desk
- I will come around and check it
- University of Alaska--Fairbanks Admissions Counselor presentation in the College and Career Center
- Appropriate Listening Etiquette review:
- SLANT
- Bring your three questions and writing utensil
- Ask your questions
- Record the answers to your questions and any other pertinent information you learn
- Appropriate Listening Etiquette review:
Thursday, 18 October 2018
Essential Questions: How will I fully participate in today’s Socratic Seminar? Is my Binder in the best shape it can be? What questions should I ask a college admissions counselor?
- Socratic Seminar: Should high school start times be changed?
- Two circles:
- Inner circle
- First group to discuss topic
- Group leader?
- It is your responsibility to keep the discussion moving AND to make certain that everyone participates
- Dialogue vs Debate
- Use your Academic Language Scripts… to ask questions and engage in the discussion
- Group leader?
- Make sure to explicitly refer to the articles
- Use your
- First group to discuss topic
- Outer circle
- Complete the Observation Checklist on your assigned partner during the Socratic Seminar
- We will switch circles after 10 minutes
- Inner circle
- Two circles:
- Binder Organization
- Hole punch, sort, and organize!
Tomorrow we will be attending a college presentation from an admissions counselor from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks
--What three questions will you ask?
--Come to class with three written questions that can’t be answered by looking at the school’s website.
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Essential Questions: Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial? Will I be ready to successfully participate in Thursday’s Socratic Seminar?
- Work on closely reading the articles for Thursday’s Socratic Seminar.
- Search online for another article about school start times that was written in the last three years.
- Take Focused Notes on the article
- Make sure that you include the author, title, and date of the article in your notes.
- You will use these Focused Notes on Thursday during our Socratic Seminar.
- Take Focused Notes on the article
Monday, 15 October 2018
Essential Questions: Will I be ready to successfully participate in Thursday’s Socratic Seminar? Will I be ready for tomorrow’s Tutorial?
- Academic Language Scripts for Socratic Seminars
- Read and turn in to Focused Notes
- Dialogue vs Debate handout
- Read and turn in to Focused Notes
- Work on closely reading the articles for Thursday’s Socratic Seminar.
- Search online for another article about school start times that was written in the last three years.
- Take Focused Notes on the article
- Make sure that you include the author, title, and date of the article in your notes.
- You will use these Focused Notes on Thursday during our Socratic Seminar.
- Take Focused Notes on the article
- HOMEWORK: Complete a TRF for tomorrow’s Tutorial.
Friday, 12 October 2018
Essential Questions: How many people from my family will attend the AVID Family Night next Wednesday? How can I have fun and build a sense of community with my AVID classmates?
- PLEASE! Text or call your parent/guardian right now to ask about parent night.
- Tell Ms. Murphy the number of people attending.
- Those of you who took your TRF’s home to finish them on Tuesday, please hand them to Ms. Murphy now.
- Chess and Jenga
Thursday, 11 October 2018
Essential Questions: How many members of my family will be attending AVID Family Night on Wednesday, October 17th? How can I successfully prepare for our first Socratic Seminar?
- PLEASE remember to ask your parents/guardians to RSVP to the AVID Family Night email invitation I sent on Monday.
- Read: Marking the Text: Non-fiction handout and the three articles
- “The Pros and Cons of Starting School Later”
- “Study Finds Late School Start Improves Teen Behavior”
- “Not Everyone Thinks MCPS High School Should Start Later”
- Follow the directions on the Marking the Text handout for all three articles.
- You will use the information in these articles for a Socratic Seminar next Thursday.
- Write at least two level two or three questions for each article.
- Write these questions in the margins of the articles.
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Essential Questions: How many members of my family will be attending AVID Family Night on Wednesday, October 17th? Is my TRF complete? How will I successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- AVID Back to School Night on Wednesday, October 17th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
- I sent an email to your parents/guardians yesterday.
- PLEASE encourage your family to send me an RSVP via email by Friday.
- Yes or No AND number of people attending
- PLEASE encourage your family to send me an RSVP via email by Friday.
- AVID Contract and Commitment to Graduate signing
- Yes, it’s a BIG DEAL!
- YES, you are expected to be there.
- Yes, you get a cool AVID t-shirt (free!) and dinner.
- I sent an email to your parents/guardians yesterday.
- Tutorial #2
- Divide into groups:
- Azhaan, Christian, Maggie, Isyss, Ryan, Jaden M., Noah, Denys
- Zo, Nathan, Cristina, Haylee, Donny, Jayden S., Duncan
- Do you have ALL of the necessary resources to be successful?
- Textbook, homework, calculator, Costa’s Levels packet, and?
- The Tutors will keep track of level 2 and 3 questions (with assistance from Ms. Murphy)
- Reflections
- Finish your SAT Action/Study Plan One-Pager assignment
- I have these on the front table.
Monday, 8 October 2018
Essential Questions: How will I improve my PSAT/SAT/ACT scores? Will I be prepared for our Tutorial tomorrow?
- Khan Academy/SAT practice
Sign in to your Khan Academy account at www.khanacademy.org- Work for 30 minutes on SAT practice.
- Continue where you left off last week.
- Remember: you will be taking the PSAT this Wednesday. Attempt some sample test questions.
- Work for 30 minutes on SAT practice.
- Complete a TRF for tomorrow’s Tutorial
- Be as specific as possible.
- What can you improve upon from last week’s TRF?
- Do you TRULY not have a point of confusion for tomorrow? Look here:
- You MUST have a completed TRF when the bell rings at the start of class tomorrow.
- Be as specific as possible.
Friday, 5 October 2018
Essential Question: Did I complete my Homework from Thursday? How am I performing in all of my classes?
- Turn in your Homework from yesterday:
- “Write for five minutes---Select one way you will commit to, this semester, to try to overcome this problem.” (Your Roadblock to Good Grades that we discussed yesterday.)
- Grade Check and learning Log #2
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- DUE at the end of class TODAY.
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
Thursday, 4 October 2018
Essential Questions: How can I improve my TRF and my participation in Tutorials? How can I improve my grades and class performance?
- Practice Tutorial Debrief
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- What went well? Not so well? Really BAD?
- TRF Cheat Sheet
- Place your TRF from Tuesday next to the Cheat Sheet on your desk.
- What questions can use from the Cheat Sheet to help you improve your TRF?
- Do it!
- Helpful hint:
- Standard/Essential Question + Initial/Original Question = POC
- Place your TRF from Tuesday next to the Cheat Sheet on your desk.
- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Four Corners--Roadblocks to Good Grades
- Think of the times when you have struggled in a class, or classes that you are struggling in now.
- Four corners
- Procrastination, Organization, Study Habits, or Time Management
- Disengaged in Delivery/Uninterested in Class Content
- Lack of Academic Support
- Not familiar with Content/Lacking Skills
- Move to the corner that is your greatest area of struggle
- Discuss:
- Why did you choose this corner?
- Discuss and write responses to the following prompts on the poster:
- Give examples of how you struggle with this area.
- What can you do to overcome this area of difficulty?
- Why did you choose this corner?
- Share out:
- One corner at a time:
- Share out--what are ways that you have determined to overcome this area of difficulty?
- Other three corners: briefly offer other suggestions
- Share out--what are ways that you have determined to overcome this area of difficulty?
- One corner at a time:
- HOMEWORK:
- Write for five minutes---Select one way you will commit to, this semester, to try to overcome this problem.
- DUE tomorrow at the start of class.
- Four corners
- Think of the times when you have struggled in a class, or classes that you are struggling in now.
****Reminder---
Tomorrow: Grade Check and Learning Log #2
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
Essential Questions: What are the significant components of a successful Tutorial? Is my TRF complete? Am I ready to successfully participate in today’s Tutorial?
- Review successful Tutorial needs
- Brainstorm
- Create a visual as a class
- Your TRF
- Let’s took a look....
- What can you do to make it better?
- Tutorial #1
- Divide into groups
- Who will serve as Tutor?
- Let’s Do This!
- AVID Back to School Night
- Wednesday, 17 October, 6:30 to 8:00
- AVID Contract and Commitment to Graduate signing
- Yes, it’s a BIG DEAL!
- YES, you are expected to be there.
- Yes, you get a cool AVID t-shirt (free!)
Monday, 1 October 2018
Essential Questions: How will I improve my PSAT/SAT/ACT scores? Will I be prepared for our first Tutorial tomorrow?Essential Questions: How will I improve my PSAT/SAT/ACT scores? Will I be prepared for our first Tutorial tomorrow
- Khan Academy/SAT practice
- Sign in to your Khan Academy account at www.khanacademy.org
- Work for 30 minutes on SAT practice.
- Sign in to your Khan Academy account at www.khanacademy.org
- Complete your Create your SAT Action/Study Plan One-Pager assignment and Rubric.
- Make sure that the Rubric is stapled to the BACK of your One-Pager and that your name is on the Rubric.
- Turn in to the Inbox.
- Complete a TRF for tomorrow’s Tutorial
- Be as specific as possible.
- Do you TRULY not have a point of confusion for tomorrow? Look here:
- You MUST have a completed TRF when the bell rings at the start of class tomorrow.
Friday, 28 September 2918
Essential Questions: How can I build my teamwork skills and have fun?
- Homework: work on your SAT Action Plan One-Pager.
- You will have about 15 minutes to work on it in class on Monday.
- Marshmallow Challenge!
- Divide up into teams of five.
- Directions
- We will move to the Commons for the Challenge.
Thursday, 27 September 2018
Essential Questions: How do I use Khan Academy to my advantage? How will I improve my PSAT/SAT/ACT scores?
- Khan Academy
Let’s look at the website www.khanacademy.org/join
Sign up:- Class code: 3ZHNNT
- If you don’t already have an account, click on “Create a new account”
- Enter your date of birth, sign up by using your school email
- Enter your grade (10) and subject (AVID 10 Murphy SAT)
- You will be working on SAT Prep on Monday on Khan Academy
- Finish the Who Cares About My SAT/ACT Score? PowerPoint
All freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, 10 October.
Take Focused Notes on the PowerPoint Presentation (continue at slide 3)
Reflect and begin creating a one page SAT/ACT Action/Study Plan for the coming semester, including:- How much will you study for the SAT/ACT?
- When will you study?
- College Prep Mondays in AVID will include 30 minutes of SAT/ACT practice each week
- You should study more than just this 30 minutes once a week.
- College Prep Mondays in AVID will include 30 minutes of SAT/ACT practice each week
- What resources will you use to study?
- Khan Academy
- What other FREE resources can you find online?
- Do an online search to find at least three free resources.
- List them!
- Create your SAT Action/Study Plan One-Pager assignment and Rubric
- NO LISTS. Think outside the box...
- Fill the entire page.
- Include color and creativity.
- Your One Pager is due Monday at the end of class.
Tuesday, 25 September 2018:
Essential questions: How do I appropriately thank the administrators for coming into our class last Friday? How can I build my teamwork skills and have fun?
***REMEMBER: EVERY time you write out AVID, it needs to be written in all CAPITAL LETTERS: AVID
- Thank you notes
Proper Thank You Note format- Mr. Belcher, Mr. Hart, Mr. Ferguson
Use PRIDE grams or make folded thank you notes
Create!
Turn in your three Thank You Notes to the Inbox.
- Mr. Belcher, Mr. Hart, Mr. Ferguson
2. Fun Friday activity brainstorming in a group
3. Study Groups
Monday, 24 September 2018
Essential Questions: How am I performing in all of my classes?
- Grade Check and learning Log #1
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
- Be as specific as possible.
- I will NOT accept incomplete Grade Checks and Learning Logs.
- DUE at the end of class.
- Be as specific as possible.
- Fill out completely and thoughtfully.
Friday, 21 September 2018
Essential Questions: Is my Focused Notes homework from Tuesday the 18th completed?Who are the Main Campus administrators and what do I want to ask them?
- Turn in your homework from Tuesday, 18 September
- One page of Focused Notes from ANY class.
- Meet your administrators!
- Remember: SLANT
- Questions?
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Essential Questions: What do I want to ask an administrator? How will I improve my PSAT/SAT/ACT scores?
- What do you want to ask an administrator?
- Two administrators will be joining us tomorrow to answer your questions about the Main Campus, high school, and anything else you are curious about
- Work in groups of three to come up with three significant questions to be asked and answered tomorrow.
- Ms. Murphy will add the questions to the slides.
- Who Cares About My SAT/ACT Score? PowerPoint
All freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, 10 October.
Take Focused Notes on the PowerPoint Presentation
Reflect and create an Action/Study Plan for the coming semester, including:- How much will you study?
- When will you study?
- College Prep Mondays in AVID will include 30 minutes of SAT/ACT practice each week
- What resources will you use to study?
- Khan Academy
- What other FREE resources can you find online?
- List them!
- Turn in your homework from yesterday.
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Essential Questions: How can Focused Note taking support my current and future academic success?
- Finish your Focused Notes Worksheet
- Working with a partner, discuss and complete.
- Share out; discussion.
- Watch the TED Talk and take notes using whatever system/style you see fit.
- Discussion
- Turn in your Focused Notes
Monday, 17 September 2018
Essential Questions: How can Focused Note taking support my current and future academic success?
- Focused Notes handout
- Finish sharing out the four different types of Focused Notes
- Take notes on the corresponding handout
- Finish sharing out the four different types of Focused Notes
Friday, 14 September 2018
Essential Question: How can I have fun, work on my communication skills, and build a sense of community with my classmates?
- Back-to-Back Drawing
- Find a partner!
- Instructions
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Essential Questions: How can Focused Note taking support my current and future academic success?
- Focused Note Jigsaw Activity
- Discuss first page together as a class (make notes)
- Focused Notes handout
- Four groups--Each group is responsible for one type of notes
- Focused Notes handout
- Discuss first page together as a class (make notes)
- Read and take notes (!) on your assigned note-taking system
- Feel free to discuss
- Merge into two different groups --make sure that each of the four types of note-taking is represented in each group
- Share out the four different types of Focused Notes
- Take notes on the corresponding handout
- Focused Notes Worksheet
2. Everyday Leadership TED Talk
- Watch the TED Talk and take notes using whatever system/style you see fit.
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Essential Questions: How will I improve my PSAT score?How can Focused Note taking support my current and future academic success?
- Vocabulary
- Front of note card:
- Write the vocabulary word
- Draw a picture to help visualize the word’s meaning
- Write a small number 1 in the lower right corner
- Back of note card:
- Part of speech
- Definition
- This week’s words:
- muse--(verb) to become absorbed in thought; to turn something over in the mind
- meticulous--(adj.) excessively careful; painstaking; scrupulous
- urbane--(adj.) notably polite or polished in manner
- sagacity--(noun) the quality of being keen in judgement
- edify--(verb) to instruct to improve, enlighten, or uplift
- Front of note card:
- Focused Note Jigsaw Activity
- Focused Notes handout
- Look at first page as a class; take notes
- Focused Notes handout
Monday, 10 September 2018
Essential Questions: Do I have all of my supplies? Is my Binder organized properly? Have I found my niche?
- Binder Check #1
- Three minutes to prepare
- Binder Check!
- License plate activity
- Create a personalized license plate that is symbolic of activities you are currently involved in.
- Maximum of seven characters
- Be creative
- Use color
- Create a personalized license plate that is symbolic of activities you are currently involved in.
Friday, 7 September 2018
Essential Questions: Did I meet the first AVID 10 deadline of the year? What is my GPA goal for the end of first semester this year? How can I interact with my fellow AVID 10 students to have some FUN?
- AVID Students Meet and Greet Their Teachers Form DUE!!!
- Turn in this document to the Inbox.
- GPA Goal
- Finish creating and place your GPA goal symbol on the Class of 2021 chart.
- AVID t-shirts!
- I need your sizes. I will come around and ask you.
- Fun Friday Activity!!
- Jenga and Chess
Thursday, 6 September 2018
Essential Questions: Do I have all of my supplies? Is my Binder organized properly? Did I meet my GPA goal last year? What is my GPA goal for the end of first semester this year?
- Binder Organization
- Take some time to organize your Binder and supplies.
- Would you like me to check your Binder?
- AVID Binder Scale
- GOAL: Everyone gets to level 4 by the end of first semester
- Take some time to organize your Binder and supplies.
- Assign chromebooks--Write down your number on your AVID 10 Syllabus
Show me my AVID 10 website
Login to Skyward; check your overall GPA- Write it down on the paper provided.
- Recall what your GPA goal was at the end of last year.
- Reflection: Did you meet this goal?
- Why? Why not? Explain.
- Make a new GPA goal for the end of first semester.
- How will you achieve this goal?
- Be specific and thoughtful.
- How will you achieve this goal?
- Reflection: Did you meet this goal?
- Make two symbols that represent you (DO NOT write your name on the front)
- Place one symbol on the 2021 chart where your GPA is now
- Place the other symbol where you want your GPA to be at the end of first semester
3. AVID Students Meet and Greet Their Teachers--DUE by September 7th--TOMORROW!
****DON’T FORGET!!
4. Binder Check #1 and Syllabus DUE MONDAY, 10 September
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Essential Questions: How do my responsibilities in AVID change in the tenth grade? What organizational strategies must be in place to have a successful sophomore year?
- Your questions answered!
- Answer Q’s from Questionnaire
2. AVID 10 Syllabus
- Parent/Guardian signature page DUE Monday, 10 September
- This should be the first item in the AVID section of your Binder
- Supplies:
- What do you need? What do you have already?
- Have all of your supplies by Thursday (let me know if this is a problem)
- You will have time for Binder setup on Thursday
- Binder Check #1--Monday, September 10th
3. Photo release DUE Monday, 10 September
BRAIN BREAK
4. Calendars--paper or electronic?
- Update August and September important dates
5. Assign chromebooks--Write down your number on your AVID 10 Syllabus
- Show me my AVID 10 website
- Login to Skyward; check your overall GPA
- Write it down on the paper provided.
- Recall what your GPA goal was at the end of last year.
- Reflection: Did you meet this goal?
- Why? Why not? Explain.
- Make a new GPA goal for the end of first semester.
- How will you achieve this goal?
- Be specific and thoughtful.
- How will you achieve this goal?
- Reflection: Did you meet this goal?
- Make two symbols that represent you (DO NOT write your name on the front)
- Place one symbol on the 2021 chart where your GPA is now
- Place the other symbol where you want your GPA to be at the end of first semester
6. AVID Students Meet and Greet Their Teachers--DUE by September 7th.
****DON’T FORGET!!
Friday, 31 August 2018
Essential Questions: How can I get to know my teacher and classmates, let my teacher and classmates know me better and understand where things are in the classroom and school?
- AVID Students Meet and Greet Their Teachers--DUE by September 7th.
- Practice!
- My Story
- Name Placards--Who are you?
- Fold your paper in half (hotdog or hamburger--your choice)
- Bend down one corner so that it stands up
- Write your first name on both sides in LARGE letters
- On one side of your placard:
- Top left corner--illustration of an animal that represents you
- Top right corner--#goal for this year
- Bottom left corner--three adjectives that describe you
- Bottom right corner--something that makes you unique
- Bring it back Tuesday!
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Essential Questions: How can I get to know my teacher and classmates, let my teacher and classmates know me better and understand where things are in the classroom?
- Note cards
- Print your first and last name across the top
- If you go by a first name other than what is on my role sheet, please write write your preferred name.
- ie: My role sheet says Alexandra, but you go by Al.
- If you go by a first name other than what is on my role sheet, please write write your preferred name.
- Which pronouns do you prefer to use in reference to yourself?
- he/him she/her they/them
- Write your pronouns below your name.
- he/him she/her they/them
- Ms. Murphy will collect
- Print your first and last name across the top
- Getting to Know You Questionnaire
- Please fill out thoughtfully and completely.
- Room Tour
- Turn in Questionnaire