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November 01, 2005
Vocabulary Review
We are beginning our first Vocabulary Review today and it has been a little bit difficult for some of the students. We take all the words from the three units, that is a total 60 words, and do a review. It really reinforces the students’ knowledge from the first three units with the goal being the students take ownership of the vocabulary and use it regularly and correctly themselves. Already students are recognizing the words in their AR books, on Channel One and in their lives. Knowing truly is half the battle.
Social Studies finds us doing an introductory video from our Media Center on ancient Egypt. I believe the students thought it was a break for them from our normal workload. Boy are they surprised! Each block of social studies, that is one and a half hours, finds us making it through about 20 minutes of the video. I am a BIG believer in stopping and talking about exciting items from the video. It was difficult for the kids at first, but they are adjusting well. They find themselves busy taking notes, asking questions, and discussing the material collaboratively as a class. I find myself flipping the projector between the video, Google Earth, and supplemental materials I have accumulated over the last couple of years. And I feel we all find ourselves thoroughly immersed in the curriculum. Ask them what they are learning, what they enjoy, and what they would change - I do all the time.
Posted by hlperson at November 1, 2005 05:05 PM
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Thank you for continuing adding to your website. This information really helps in knowing what is going on in class. Bradley had already shared with me about the film of Egypt and about taking notes.
Thanks Tracie
Posted by: Tracie at November 1, 2005 07:11 PM