U- Utilize Resources
Instructor(s) / Trainer(s): Hoff, Shayla C
Review Resources
I reviewed common types of context clues using this PDF (https://drive.google.com/open?id=16TGmveTOXRXSMKHpqwZABuozCVIqcyCg) and sent it to my student teacher to review as well.
Prepare Resource
I reviewed common types of context clues using this PDF (https://drive.google.com/open?id=16TGmveTOXRXSMKHpqwZABuozCVIqcyCg) and sent it to my student teacher to review as well.
Prepare Resources
I had my student teacher use the PDF to create a Google slideshow that my students took notes on. I then provided guidance on how to make the PowerPoint more accessible to the students.
(https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ui5c4vMT01EjDVvn-eNoJU6olv9qSNexBLlsKWv4CgQ).
I created Google Slides to be used throughout the week, and compiled them on this document: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v4-S_mzUH-Vm1GJEFPrqQNB7yty3ViSm8-97pGk_DjM
I created an assessment, which I have screenshotted here. I cannot upload the entire assessment, as it is copyrighted by USA Test Prep: https://drive.google.com/open?id=10vEBbwe05FSXVnmE3XMtcaR4j3-LlxTV
I found a silly words context clues handout for free on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zr7QSPhUzKvJb1j-2cHktvs2SA14mV42
Prepare Resources
I had my student teacher use the PDF to create a Google slideshow that my students took notes on. I then provided guidance on how to make the PowerPoint more accessible to the students.
(https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ui5c4vMT01EjDVvn-eNoJU6olv9qSNexBLlsKWv4CgQ).
I created Google Slides to be used throughout the week, and compiled them on this document: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1v4-S_mzUH-Vm1GJEFPrqQNB7yty3ViSm8-97pGk_DjM
I created an assessment, which I have screenshotted here. I cannot upload the entire assessment, as it is copyrighted by USA Test Prep: https://drive.google.com/open?id=10vEBbwe05FSXVnmE3XMtcaR4j3-LlxTV
I found a silly words context clues handout for free on Teachers Pay Teachers: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zr7QSPhUzKvJb1j-2cHktvs2SA14mV42
Prepare the Environment
I made sure that the classroom was prepared for learners each day that we worked on context clues.
On Thursday, instructions were posted for students to take the USA Test Prep pre-quiz. USA Test Prep login information was placed on my desk for students to access. A Go-Guardian session was started to monitor cheating.
On Tuesday, I double checked the Google Slide to make sure my student teacher had made the required changes, then coached her on presenting the information. I also uploaded the Google Slides to Google Classroom. I made sure we had paper for note taking and sharpened pencil if students needed them. I also got extra paper for our practice activity. I placed their folders at the front of the room for them to grab as they walked in.
On Wednesday, I printed copies of the hand out that we used for our competition. I also printed out an answer key to make sure I could quickly check student work. I loaded the answer key into an ActivInspire flipchart so that I could review the proper answers after the competition ended. I made sure my phone was charged to use as a stop watch, and I made sure I had candy in my desk for my winning students.
On Thursday, the room was arranged for stations. The students playing the context clues game were facing the wall, where I could see that their Chromebooks were on the game at all times. I also printed out a stations worksheet that was used at every station but included questions for the game. The link to the game was posted in Google Classroom.
On Friday, students were instructed to play the game again. The instructions were listed on the bell work slide which was displayed as students walked in the room.
On the next Monday, instructions to log into USA Test Prep and take the quiz were posted on the board during class. . USA Test Prep login information was placed on my desk for students to access. A Go-Guardian session was started to monitor cheating.
On Thursday, instructions were posted for students to take the USA Test Prep pre-quiz. USA Test Prep login information was placed on my desk for students to access. A Go-Guardian session was started to monitor cheating.
On Tuesday, I double checked the Google Slide to make sure my student teacher had made the required changes, then coached her on presenting the information. I also uploaded the Google Slides to Google Classroom. I made sure we had paper for note taking and sharpened pencil if students needed them. I also got extra paper for our practice activity. I placed their folders at the front of the room for them to grab as they walked in.
On Wednesday, I printed copies of the hand out that we used for our competition. I also printed out an answer key to make sure I could quickly check student work. I loaded the answer key into an ActivInspire flipchart so that I could review the proper answers after the competition ended. I made sure my phone was charged to use as a stop watch, and I made sure I had candy in my desk for my winning students.
On Thursday, the room was arranged for stations. The students playing the context clues game were facing the wall, where I could see that their Chromebooks were on the game at all times. I also printed out a stations worksheet that was used at every station but included questions for the game. The link to the game was posted in Google Classroom.
On Friday, students were instructed to play the game again. The instructions were listed on the bell work slide which was displayed as students walked in the room.
On the next Monday, instructions to log into USA Test Prep and take the quiz were posted on the board during class. . USA Test Prep login information was placed on my desk for students to access. A Go-Guardian session was started to monitor cheating.
Prepare the Learners
To prepare the students, I did the following on each day.
On Thursday, I explained to students that they would be taking a quiz in USA Test Prep to practice context clues. I told them that this was a pre-quiz, which would not affect their grades unless they cheated on it. I also explained that they would take the quiz again later, after we studied context clues, and that they would receive the grade they earned on that quiz. I told them where to find their login information.
On Tuesday, I explained to students that they would be taking notes on context clues, which they would be practicing throughout the week. I told them that their context clues mini-unit would end on Monday with a quiz. I explained that the quiz would be the exact quiz they took the previous week. I reviewed expectations for note taking.
On Wednesday, I explained the rules of the competition the students: the first three teams to correctly finish the worksheet would receive candy and 5 points on their quiz grade. I explained that for this assignment, they could choose partners and that they had 1 minute to do so.
On Thursday, I did not have to model how to play the game, as students have played very similar games before in class. I simply explained to students that when they got to station 4, they would be playing the context clues game that was posted in Google Classroom.
On Friday, I reminded students to come in and begin the bell work game.
On Monday, I explained to students that they would take a graded post-quiz. I told them where to find login information.
On Thursday, I explained to students that they would be taking a quiz in USA Test Prep to practice context clues. I told them that this was a pre-quiz, which would not affect their grades unless they cheated on it. I also explained that they would take the quiz again later, after we studied context clues, and that they would receive the grade they earned on that quiz. I told them where to find their login information.
On Tuesday, I explained to students that they would be taking notes on context clues, which they would be practicing throughout the week. I told them that their context clues mini-unit would end on Monday with a quiz. I explained that the quiz would be the exact quiz they took the previous week. I reviewed expectations for note taking.
On Wednesday, I explained the rules of the competition the students: the first three teams to correctly finish the worksheet would receive candy and 5 points on their quiz grade. I explained that for this assignment, they could choose partners and that they had 1 minute to do so.
On Thursday, I did not have to model how to play the game, as students have played very similar games before in class. I simply explained to students that when they got to station 4, they would be playing the context clues game that was posted in Google Classroom.
On Friday, I reminded students to come in and begin the bell work game.
On Monday, I explained to students that they would take a graded post-quiz. I told them where to find login information.
Provide the Learning Experience
On Thursday, I monitored the room while students took their pre-quiz, and then had them begin reading their independent novels after completing it. I frequently checked Go-Guardian for cheating and froze the Chromebooks of anyone I caught cheating. I then spoke to those students and explained that they would not be getting credit for taking the pre-quiz.
On Tuesday, I presented the Google Slide with the help of my student teacher. I told students what they needed to write down. I also guided them through a game of Snowball, where they used the Woompapa example to create a non-sense context clues multiple choice question, put their name on it, then crumpled up the paper it was written on and threw it to a random student. Students solved each other’s questions, then conferenced with each other to see if they got the right answer.
On Wednesday, I explained the rules of the game to the students. I then walked around with my phone as a stop watch, checking the answers of groups who claimed to be first. After getting 3 winners, I stopped the game and reviewed the answers with the class using the PDF in ActivInspire. I took up the worksheets to give everyone a completion grade.
On Thursday, I explained the stations to the students—they were to answer the questions on their Stations Hyperdoc as they moved around the room and turn it in on Google Classroom when they finished. They would follow the order of the hyperdoc as they traveled around the room, cycling through stations 1-4. I also explained that all of their work would be monitored in Go Guardian. I then had a timer on the board for 15 minutes. We counted off to assign a station to each student, then began our stations.
On Friday, I reminded students to get out their Chromebooks before the bell rang and to access the game in Google Classroom. As it was the same game they played the day before, I did not have to model the game.
On Tuesday, I presented the Google Slide with the help of my student teacher. I told students what they needed to write down. I also guided them through a game of Snowball, where they used the Woompapa example to create a non-sense context clues multiple choice question, put their name on it, then crumpled up the paper it was written on and threw it to a random student. Students solved each other’s questions, then conferenced with each other to see if they got the right answer.
On Wednesday, I explained the rules of the game to the students. I then walked around with my phone as a stop watch, checking the answers of groups who claimed to be first. After getting 3 winners, I stopped the game and reviewed the answers with the class using the PDF in ActivInspire. I took up the worksheets to give everyone a completion grade.
On Thursday, I explained the stations to the students—they were to answer the questions on their Stations Hyperdoc as they moved around the room and turn it in on Google Classroom when they finished. They would follow the order of the hyperdoc as they traveled around the room, cycling through stations 1-4. I also explained that all of their work would be monitored in Go Guardian. I then had a timer on the board for 15 minutes. We counted off to assign a station to each student, then began our stations.
On Friday, I reminded students to get out their Chromebooks before the bell rang and to access the game in Google Classroom. As it was the same game they played the day before, I did not have to model the game.