Looking to the STAAR-January

What is Revising and Editing?

Jan 3, 2012

Week Jan. 2nd-Jan 6th
Students will learn how to revise and edit. They will know the difference between revising and editing as well. Much of this will be completed in the STAAR format.

PreAssessment-Revising and Editing

Jan 3, 2012

Student will complete the Revising and Editing preassessment from the Write Source.

Review Narrative and Expository

Jan 9, 2012

Students will review Narrative and Expository writing.

MAP Testing-Reading

Jan 10, 2012

Students will begin MAP testing-Reading
Stein/Jurovic Tuesday, Jan. 10th
Ellis/Fianu Wed, Jan. 11th
Vanderplas Thursday, Jan. 12th

Edit Assessment 1

Jan 13, 2012

Students will completing the Editing assessment 1 from the Write Souce.

The STAAR Format

Jan 16, 2012

Students will review the STAAR format and expectations.

MAP Testing-Math

Jan 17, 2012

MAP Testing-Math
Stein/Jurovic-Tuesday, Jan. 17th
Ellis/Fianu Wed, Jan. 18th
Vanderplas Thursday, Jan. 19th

Revising Assessment

Jan 20, 2012

Students will complete the Revising assessment from the Write Source

MAP Testing-Science

Jan 23, 2012

MAP Testing-Science
Stein/Jurovic Monday, Jan. 23rd
Vanderplas/Ellis/Fianu, Friday, Jan. 24th

MOCK STAAR

Jan 25, 2012

Students will complete the MOCK STAAR in writing.
Day 1-Wed., Jan 25th
Day 2-Thurs., Jan 26th

Write Review

Jan 29, 2012

Students will write a narrative or an expository paper.
Jan. 30-Feb. 3rd
Narrative: Write a story about what happened to you on your vacation or trip.
Expository: Write about an outdoor activity that you enjoy. Why is it fun for you?

MAP Testing

Jan 30, 2012

MAP Testing-Language Usage
Stein/Jurovic Monday, Jan. 30th
Vanderplas Tuesday, Jan. 31st
Ellis/Fianu Wednesday, Feb. 1st