We tackled revising and proofreading expectations in class today. I introduced students to "The Green Folder," which is my homework assignment each night. After students word process, revise and edit their own work, they ask a trusted friend to act as their editor. The students received a green checklist of revision and editing suggestions for their editors to use. This green checklist needs to be attached whenever a draft is ready for "The Green Folder." I then take TGF home in the evening and put my proofreading and editing suggestions on drafts. Students make corrections/revisions and publish their final final draft.
Students reviewed proofreading symbols and learned the "Lucky 13" grammar, usage, and mechanics expectations for first quarter's works. Parents, ask to see the green slip/checklist. You, TOO, can act as a proofreader/editor, and it's a great way to see what your student has been writing in class :c)
We have a Unit 2 Spelling and Vocabulary Test tomorrow (60 points possible.) We've spent three weeks on these words, so I expect EXEMPLARY results on this test. Students also have an RRJ due tomorrow--Visualizing or Determining Important Ideas. It should be beefy since it represents a week's worth of reading. (20 points possible--as always.)
Fondly,
Mrs. V~
Read it, sorry i left school early, Sick :(.
ReplyDelete-Becca Waterman
Mrs. Venekamp - I was told that spelling and vocabulary is only done in class. Should students be bringing home a list of words?
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Peterson,
ReplyDeleteWe do the textbook exercises for the spelling and vocabulary in class because I only have a class set of textbooks. However, students create a word list with parts of speech, definitions/synonyms, antonyms, and a visual aid on our first few days with a new unit so that they have at at-home resource with which to study.
Students should DEFINITELY be using their notes to study their words. I include fill-in-the-blank sentences, synonyms, antonyms, and analogies on all tests. Of course, we start with the spelling test, too.
Great question. Thanks for checking out the blog.
Loryn
P.S. FYI--I recently learned that students need exposure to new vocabulary at least ten times to really understand the new word.