Assignments week of 9/25/11- READ 180 at own, ever increasing interest level!

For more information about program please visit; http://read180.scholastic.com/reading-intervention-program

Quiz-Wednesday or Thursday!

Homework-Review English skills sheets!

Syllabus/Read 180 Description (from the Read 180 website)-  A Simple, Clear Organization for the Classroom!

Teachers begin and end each session with Whole-Group Instruction that engages the entire class. In between, students break into groups and rotate through three stations for Small-Group and independent learning. Following the READ 180 Instructional Model is proven to result in significant gains in reading achievement for students after one or two years participation.

Again for more information, please review the link above!

Week of 10/3

Whole group instruction: R Book

Students will read “Juanes Songs of Survival”

SWBAT

State main idea using 4 details

10/6

Whole group instuuction: R Book

Beyond Brave, react to reading

10/13

Whole group instruction: R Book

Read React Write “Homeboy”

10/14

SRI test

Week of 10/31

Read 180

At the computer : read and comprehend vocabulary independently 20 minute sessions

RBook: Whole Group

React and write  Black Plague Would you want to work at the CDC in Atlanta?

20 minutes on computer

Independent Reading

Week of 11/1  - Workshop 3        COMBAT ZONE

Target Words:                                   Pre- Reading – Building Background Knowledge!   (Anchor Video)

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*PERIL

*COMPLICATED

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Assignments week of 9/25/11-

Worksheets discussion on character education: Respect, Responsibility and Fairness

Vocational Class Syllabus

TLC Program

Classical High School, Lynn, Ma,

 2011-2012 School Year

Mrs. Spencer

Course Description: This comprehensive course provides an opportunity for students to acquire real world skills that provide them with practical tools, experiences and knowledge that will positively affect their future adult lives related in terms of employment, post secondary education, community service as well as social and self-regulating skills.  Emphasis will also be placed on consumer spending and budgeting, housing choices, basic food preparation and guidance in establishing wholesome relationships. Leadership development will also be implemented and developed.

Texts and materials: Various, many supplied by school

General Overview

I. Building Character (self-esteem/self concept)

II. Building Relationship Skills

a. Communication Skills

b. Conflict Resolution

Dealing with Peer Pressure

III. Relating to Family

IV. Food and Nutrition

a.Nutrients and their Functions

b. Food Guide Pyramid

c. Food Labs

V.  Career Planning ( Choosing a Career and  or plotting a Course for Post Secondary Education)

a. Application Process

b. Writing a Resume

c. Interview Process

d. Choosing Suitable Housing

e. Developing a budget

f. Developing a realistic Life plan

VI-Review and Implementation

Please Note-Classical High School or the instructor reserve the right to change part or parts of the course design and or scope based on students’ needs and the school and or teacher’s