I selected the Blog "Just one more book" because it has interviews with a variety of authors and I read a lot of books to the students in my classroom. Being able to have access to the authors is a handy thing to have.
I subscribed to the Blog "Special Ed. Law Blog" I found this helpful to have the most recent laws handy. Especially since they change frequently.
Since I am a member of the National Association of Special Education it makes sense to subscribe to their blog.
I selected the LD Podcast because it had both blog and Podcasts from a variety of Special Ed issues.
The Special Ed Podcast has a lot of information for both the parent and student to advocates for themselves. This is helpful when working with students who are in need of transition goals for their IEP.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Lesson plan for project
Lesson 1 using a word processing program to develop sentences
Purpose: Many of the students that I work with have very poor handwriting which leads to frustration when attempting to develop sentences. Practice typing skills and development of sentences when given a model.
Technology used: The software program Microsoft Word Perfect, or other word processing program.
I choose this software because it is available almost anywhere at school and the students are familiar with it.
Procedure: After a group discussion using the spelling words of the week, we will create a sentence for each spelling word (10 words total). For this lesson the words were: here, have, it, in, all, ran, on, saw, that, this . As each sentence is created it will be written on the board. These will then be posted to the classroom website. During the next lesson the students will be asked to either develop another sentence for each word or type those sentences again.
Grading Criteria: This will be a pass fail activity. Passing will be the completion of each sentence. For the creation of sentences I will be looking for a subject and predicate and the sentence to be complete. For the copying sentences, all the information needed to be provided with no spelling errors.
Lesson 2 using games to learn/practice common sight words
Purpose: Students will review and learn the 200 most common sight words using the web based game www.sightwordswithsamson.com.
Materials: A subscription to the above site. The cost is 79.99 for 1 year but you are allowed 30 users for 1 account.
Procedure: After giving students a reading probe of the 200 basic sight words and determining which level is appropriate for each student set each student account up using the software. Students can then use the sight as a center for practicing their words.
Evaluation: Students will increase their knowledge of sight words by 5 new words at the end of each quarter.
Lesson 3 Web Search
Purpose: Students will use the Internet and the following websites within the search engine Nettrecker to research and find 10 specific facts or pictures about the animal of their choice.
Materials: a computer, printer, connection to the Internet, handout with questions to search for, and a Nettrecker account www.nettrekker.com a list of 5 web links that could provide the information necessary for completing the task.
Procedure: Students will be given a handout with 10 facts they need to find about the animal they are researching. Students will use their Nettrecker account to navigate the Internet to find the answers to the questions.
Handout: Students will find the answers to the following questions;
1) A picture of your animal?
2) What species is your animal?
3) Where does your animal live?
6) What does your animal eat?
7) What would your animal live/sleep in?
8) What are your animal babies called?
9) What kind of skin does your animal have? (fur, scales, feathers etc..)
10) Tell me one interesting fact about your animal.
Grading:
The complete assignment will be worth 100 points, 10 points for each question that is completed.
A passing grade is 80 points or higher.
Purpose: Many of the students that I work with have very poor handwriting which leads to frustration when attempting to develop sentences. Practice typing skills and development of sentences when given a model.
Technology used: The software program Microsoft Word Perfect, or other word processing program.
I choose this software because it is available almost anywhere at school and the students are familiar with it.
Procedure: After a group discussion using the spelling words of the week, we will create a sentence for each spelling word (10 words total). For this lesson the words were: here, have, it, in, all, ran, on, saw, that, this . As each sentence is created it will be written on the board. These will then be posted to the classroom website. During the next lesson the students will be asked to either develop another sentence for each word or type those sentences again.
Grading Criteria: This will be a pass fail activity. Passing will be the completion of each sentence. For the creation of sentences I will be looking for a subject and predicate and the sentence to be complete. For the copying sentences, all the information needed to be provided with no spelling errors.
Lesson 2 using games to learn/practice common sight words
Purpose: Students will review and learn the 200 most common sight words using the web based game www.sightwordswithsamson.com.
Materials: A subscription to the above site. The cost is 79.99 for 1 year but you are allowed 30 users for 1 account.
Procedure: After giving students a reading probe of the 200 basic sight words and determining which level is appropriate for each student set each student account up using the software. Students can then use the sight as a center for practicing their words.
Evaluation: Students will increase their knowledge of sight words by 5 new words at the end of each quarter.
Lesson 3 Web Search
Purpose: Students will use the Internet and the following websites within the search engine Nettrecker to research and find 10 specific facts or pictures about the animal of their choice.
Materials: a computer, printer, connection to the Internet, handout with questions to search for, and a Nettrecker account www.nettrekker.com a list of 5 web links that could provide the information necessary for completing the task.
Procedure: Students will be given a handout with 10 facts they need to find about the animal they are researching. Students will use their Nettrecker account to navigate the Internet to find the answers to the questions.
Handout: Students will find the answers to the following questions;
1) A picture of your animal?
2) What species is your animal?
3) Where does your animal live?
4) What country(ies) does your animal live in?
5) Does your animal live alone or in groups? if groups what are they called?6) What does your animal eat?
7) What would your animal live/sleep in?
8) What are your animal babies called?
9) What kind of skin does your animal have? (fur, scales, feathers etc..)
10) Tell me one interesting fact about your animal.
Grading:
The complete assignment will be worth 100 points, 10 points for each question that is completed.
A passing grade is 80 points or higher.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Social Studies
Complete the vocabulary search a word worksheet given out in class today.
This is extra credit :)
This is extra credit :)
Language Arts
Please write a sentence for each of your spelling words and circle the nouns.
Remember, I must be able to read it for credit.
Remember, I must be able to read it for credit.
Math
Please answer the math addition problems on page 12 of your text book # 1 to 15.
Don't forget to write the problem and circle your answer.
Don't forget to write the problem and circle your answer.
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