Notes from Class 3/26

Class began with group presentations- Natalie, Katrina, and Jenny G. were first to go.
There topic was Pre-writing. Overall, it was a fun lesson. I think that the rest of the class enjoyed "Brainstorming" with Natalie, especially Michelle. (lol) The prompt of the essay was- Qualities of your favorite teacher-
some qualities listed were: Humorous, Sympathetic, Organized, Creative, Intelligent, Involved, Friendly, Passionate, Prepared- Michelle added, HOT.

Jenny G. then introduced the "Web" idea when "Brainstorming"- We choose Physical, Personality, Emotional, Intellectual, Management skills as sub topics. The class then began to build a rough draft off of Jenny G's web with Katrina- we combined the some topics for the essay into 3 basic ones- Physical, personality, traits, and teaching styles.

This ended the lesson. Next up-

Jamie B. and Tara-- Peer Review
They began the lesson with a peer review power point presentation- listing topics to discuss and things to look for while participating in peer review.
1. Read Over Essay
2. Look for Grammar/Spelling
3. Check Content
-clarity, creativity, support, detail, examples, etc.
4. Organization
5.Discussion
-strengths and weaknesses, suggestions
6. Reactions (Tara's Do's and Don'ts)

Do- Review and Edit
Do-Writer: Listen but do not enter into conversation
Do- Ask the writer to explain
Do- Respect the Writer
Remember: Final decisions are up to the writer!

Don't- be rude
Don't-just say this is wrong, offer suggestions
Don't- just correct grammar
Don't- get offended
Remember: If you are confused, always ask the writer to explain

They then presented Skits!!!
Heaven, Joe, and Jamie W. participated
I loved the Harry Potter Topic! Great way to present how to use peer review successfully!
*Used suggestions verse criticizing
* Explanation of reasoning
*What have I learned?

They presented both a positive and negative version of peer review- it gave the class a good idea of how well peer review can work when it is really done right.

Next, the class participated in guided practice session- this ended their lesson!

Natalie R. - then presented her mini-lesson: Point of View
She talked about using 1st, 2nd and 3rd person.
She gave examples of using these POV within sentences, and then had the class- correct sentences in which the wrong pronoun was used.

We did a journal entry- Technology in the Classroom - how we have used it and what we observed. What about your comfort level using different technology? What about in our teaching?


Essay Prompt #4 was handed out- Using the RHS essays on which you've commented analyze your response practices and reflect on your understanding of your effect on student learning?


REMINDERS:
Essay #3-
April 2nd: Writing Center conference done by next Wednesday- Essay emailed to Missy
April 2nd: UNIT PLANS DUE on LIVE TEXT NEXT WEDNESDAY at 11:59pm
-make sure you include Rubric - on how you will grade the essay

NO CLASS APRIL 9th- Due to RHS video cam conferences

Go to Missy's Office: 3202 C Faner Hall for conferences