Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Great Job Today, Kids!

I am so very proud of your effort today. You all worked so hard and thoughtfully on your long composition. Remember to come to school refreshed tomorrow. Go to bed early, eat a GOOD breakfast, bring a book and a highlighter!

BRAIN DUMP

Multiple Choice Strategies

Step One Read the questions.
Step Two Highlight important words.
Step Three Read all italicized words and the excerpt or reading selection carefully.
Step Four Highlight important information.
Step Five Use the process of elimination.
Step Six Validate your answer.

Open Response Strategies

Step One Read the question carefully.
Step Two Highlight important words.
Step Three Make a graphic organizer before writing.
Step Four Write your answer carefully and use QUOTATIONS from the article to support your answer.

FCA's Strong opening and closing sentences
Details for support (quotations)
Conventions



TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!!!!!!

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