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Reaching Our Goals |
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Learners will always redo problems or questions we missed in order to learn from our mistakes. |
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Math |
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All learners will know their number facts. We will use flash cards, timed tests, or other methods to practice. | ||
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Learners will pay close attention during lessons and will ask questions when needed. | ||
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Learners will study hard for tests. | ||
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Learners will complete all assignments and turn them in on time. | ||
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Learners will form study groups or find study buddies when we need help learning. | ||
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We may also get help from teachers, parents, and siblings. | ||
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Reading |
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Learners will challenge themselves by reading books at the upper end of their ZPD | ||
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Learners will read at the 5th grade level or beyond by May 2003. | ||
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Learners will work expand their vocabulary through many activities including, but not limited to, content area and novel studies. | ||
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Learners will read a minimum of 30 minutes each night and enter reading into reading logs. | ||
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Learners will discover the meaning of words they do not know and write them in their word discovery journals. | ||
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Writing |
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Learners will become better writers by practicing the 7 Traits of Writing daily. | ||
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Learners will brainstorm ideas before starting to write. | ||
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Learners will read, edit, revise, and rewrite. | ||
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Learners will look up words to ensure proper spelling. | ||
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Learners will write in complete sentences in all subject areas. | ||
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Helping Each Other |
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Learners will be willing to be study buddies to our classmates. | ||
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Learners will be supportive of each other's successes and struggles. | ||
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Learners will remind each group member of homework and upcoming due dates. | ||
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Learners will use the Daily Planner help keep organized. | ||
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Learners will celebrate improvement! | ||