Applying What We Know About Leveled Questions...

Hey Gang,

      Today is High Five Friday, January 6, 2012.  We will be applying what we know about leveled questions today as we hit the chapter 4 basic proficiency exam.  These exams are to see what your basic understanding is of a certain historical era, and to SEE WHERE YOUR INTERESTS LIE WITHIN THE HISTORICAL ERA. 

      The information below are the mini syllabi you will need to understand and follow for today's class.  Survey, read, and review them carefully before coming to circle today.  Remember all we have done this week with "higher-order" questions along with the differences between Level 1's and Level 3's. 

Cores 1 & 3 Basic Proficiency Exams

Learning Targets:

I can analyze the structure of text and its role in developing key concepts.

I can determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze it by summarizing the key supporting details and main ideas.

1.  Survey and read the mini syllabus.
2.  Go to my.hrw.com and sign in to the textbook.
3.  When you have signed in, click on "View Assignments". Note: it should be the second clickable option.
4.  Click on the first drop down box titled "Assignments Due".
5.  Open the reading test for Chapter 4
6.  As you survey and read the test, CHOOSE 10 LEVEL 1 QUESTIONS, 3 LEVEL 2 QUESTIONS, and 2 LEVEL 3 QUESTIONS that you would like to find the answer to. 
7.  Cut/Copy and paste them in a Microsoft Word document so you can turn your work in upon completion.
8. Open to Chapter 4 in another window and READ WITH THE QUESTIONS IN MIND!
9. Submit your finished test questions to Mr. C when complete. 


Core 2  Creating a Basic Proficiency Exam

Learning Targets:

I can analyze the structure of text and its role in developing key concepts.

I can determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze it by summarizing the key supporting details and main ideas.

1. Survey this mini syllabus and make sure you understand the learning targets involved.
2. Read and Review the two example tests given to you by your teacher.  LOOK FOR THE PROS AND CONS: WARMS AND COOLS.
3. Survey, Read, and Review Section 5 of Chapter 3 & Chapter 4 in your textbooks.
4. Use the 5 keys assessment rubric and the learning targets to generate ideas for your test design. 
5. Design questions based on what you know and what you want to know about the HISTORICAL CONTENT in your textbooks.
      SPECIAL NOTE: Open the reading test for Chapter 4.   As you survey and read the test,  you may want to CHOOSE LEVEL 1 QUESTIONS, LEVEL 2 QUESTIONS, and LEVEL 3 QUESTIONS that you would like to find the answer to.  Cut/Copy and paste them in a Microsoft Word document so you can turn your work in upon completion.
6. Write & Design your test with a partner: for your partner. 
7. Submit your finished test questions to Mr. C when complete. (This is before we administer the tests.)

If you are interested and finished reading the blog here are a few Brainpops for your viewing enjoyment.  Enjoy and good luck!

The American Revolution

Causes for Revolution

Declaration of Independence

Love, peace, and taco grease,
C

From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher

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