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1st Day of School
Begin year with Attibute Theory I will set up my 1st day with a rubrick for students on skill and effort. I want students to understand how these words play an important part in their schooling and life in general. Skill
Effirt
Luck
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Math Attribute Theory
I want to address how attribution theory can be used in Math class. -
Social Studies Attribute Theory
I will address, to my students, how attribution theory can be applied in Social Studies class. -
1st Math Gamification Begins
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Multiplication/Division Tables
Students take a quick test to see if they have the tables memorized -
Explain the Reward (Ability to use calculator for math)
Students will understand that after mastering a certain task (multiplication/division tables) they will be able to use calculators to solve math problems. They must prove to me that they have it memorized before moving on to harder tasks. -
Continue multiplication/division quiz
Students continue to work on the tables to until they can pass with 95% accuracy. -
Students Receice a Star on Their Charts to See Progress
As students pass the multiplication/division tests, they will receive visual proof on where they ara. -
Start Looking at 1st Social Studies Unit w/Students
Instead of learning history from the textbooks, students will put on plays. We will look at the chapters to get a feel of what is coming up in 5th grade. -
Big Social Studies Ideas/Vocabulary
After looking at the 1st chapter, I will help students select important vocabulary and ideas that must be included in thier skits. -
Select Focus and Characters
I will help students get a focus in social studies. I may also focus students on the Point of View of the other historical figures to build empathy. -
Select Information to Use in Play
Students can continue to focus on the information in the textbooks, but other resources can be accessed. -
Write Up Scripts for Social Studies Play
Students will be responsible to write a script (with my guidence) for their play. It must must be accurate with correct grammatical punctuation since this is combining my ELA time. -
Typing Class
Students beging to sharpen their typing skills with typingweb.com The online source allows students to play simple keyboarding games after master certain skills and levels. -
Students Use Typing Web (Games after a level has been mastered)
Students begin to use typingweb for 1st time in computer lab.