Author Topic: Thomas Orr Textbooks (Middle School) (Read 284532 times)

hannah22 · « **Reply #340 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:26:18 PM »

Here is my powerpoint for 3rd grade, Lesson 7. I shouldn't have...
Students see the first slide with "what's wrong" and have to guess what the person shouldn't have done
you'll have to change the last slide because it has my name on it :)

rxqueen · « **Reply #341 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:30:33 PM »

renard.tami, I used this clip to begin the class. I don't know if you're looking for something long, but this should work and it's pretty funny.

Also, earlier I posted an activity with the tortoise and hare. The students watch the short video, then read the story and complete and handout, then write "shouldn't have questions afterwards. Check it out!

blythewilson · « **Reply #342 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:34:42 PM »

Quote from: rxqueen on August 17, 2011, 10:53:55 AM

Hi Teachers!

I came up with a supplementary writing activity to help the students practice "should have/shouldn't have" (GRADE 3, LESSON 7).

It uses an Aesop fable, The Tortoise and the Hare (both a Youtube video and PPT story). You can watch the clip, then go through the story and fill out the worksheet as a class. At the end, students come up with their own "should have/shouldn't have statements." I think this can be stretched into a 45-minute class if you ask the students many questions along the way and get them to share many or their sentences with eachother.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

-J

I took this lesson plan's powerpoint (page 18 on this thread) and added some flare (words fly in when mouse clicks, sounds, etc.). I've changed some of the material slightly, but it's pretty much the same.

machoman · « **Reply #343 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:38:15 PM »

what's up y'all, hope the first week has been good for everyone.

i have stopped using powerpoint and have switched over to prezi. check out my prezi for grade 3 lesson 7:

http://prezi.com/px3anx_tno-y/grade-3-lesson-7/

feel free to edit it and re post it if you have better ideas than me.

cocoinkorea · « **Reply #344 on:** August 29, 2011, 08:10:52 PM »

I have created and uploaded the material for Grade 1, Unit 8, Lesson 1 (Speak Out: Speaking About Abilities) through my website : http://www.cocoinkorea.com/teacher-materials/.

Happy Teaching!

dayv1038 · « **Reply #345 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:16:49 AM »

in the book its page 96.

I use the dialog in the box for the powerpoint and then build with that.

assign students part A B C D
try to get them to use the vocab words in some way as well.

be the ball · « **Reply #346 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:16:57 AM »

Quote from: machoman on August 29, 2011, 03:38:15 PM

what's up y'all, hope the first week has been good for everyone.

i have stopped using powerpoint and have switched over to prezi. check out my prezi for grade 3 lesson 7:

http://prezi.com/px3anx_tno-y/grade-3-lesson-7/

feel free to edit it and re post it if you have better ideas than me.

That's a very cool Prezi. Thx for sharing it. Anyone downloading though should be aware there are dozens of f-bombs and oh sh$ts in the video at the end. Personally would never show that in school, at least not with the sound on. :-)

duchessrachel · « **Reply #347 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:18:57 AM »

Grade 1, Chapter 8: "I Have Butterflies in My Stomach"

Animal Idioms Lesson and Worksheet. My students enjoyed this lesson last year.

KBail · « **Reply #348 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:12:38 PM »

While this is definitely not the greatest textbook, the lessons can be morphed into a meaningful learning experience. Thanks to all of those sharing!

rxqueen · « **Reply #349 on:** August 31, 2011, 10:25:47 AM »

Hi, Teachers!

Speaking tests are coming up in a few weeks, and this time, my co-teacher has asked that I write the test.

I am just wondering if any of you have had to write the tests in the past (or now), and also if you have any ideas or tips. This semester's test is on chapter 7-9 (grade 3 only).

Any input is appreciated!

mlcarn · « **Reply #350 on:** August 31, 2011, 08:31:05 PM »

I've borrowed ideas from here in the past and I figured now it's my time to share!

PPts and worksheets for Lesson 7- grades 1 and 2

The first grade 2 lesson is straight from the book. The second lesson is about students making a choice: who to save on lifeboat. My girls were really interested in this and the answers were really funny.
The first grade 3 lesson is also straight from the book. The worksheet is easy for them but I couldn't think of anything else to do. They hadn't learned the story yet from the real teacher. If they already know it, tell them to do it with a closed book. The second grade 3 lesson has some elements that are the same as the first because we ran out of time. For the 'game' at the end, just write down foods like "kimchi" and "pizza," put the students in partners, have them write 4 hints about their food, and then round up everyone at the end and have the students read and answer the hints.

be the ball · « **Reply #351 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:00:38 AM »

Quote from: rxqueen on August 31, 2011, 10:25:47 AM

Hi, Teachers!

Speaking tests are coming up in a few weeks, and this time, my co-teacher has asked that I write the test.

I am just wondering if any of you have had to write the tests in the past (or now), and also if you have any ideas or tips. This semester's test is on chapter 7-9 (grade 3 only).

Any input is appreciated!

rxqueen,

I am always asked to write my test. I attached my format. You would just narrow the questions to Units 7-9. As for graded the students, I think it's different at every school but for me its 15 points, 5 for pronunciation, 5 for grammar, and 5 for overall quality.

I really like having the students ask me questions. It gives them something to prepare in advance and it keeps me from losing my mind with 774 student tests.

Good luck

machoman · « **Reply #352 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:07:00 AM »

Quote from: be the ball on August 30, 2011, 11:16:57 AM

Quote from: machoman on August 29, 2011, 03:38:15 PM
what's up y'all, hope the first week has been good for everyone.

i have stopped using powerpoint and have switched over to prezi. check out my prezi for grade 3 lesson 7:

http://prezi.com/px3anx_tno-y/grade-3-lesson-7/

feel free to edit it and re post it if you have better ideas than me.

That's a very cool Prezi. Thx for sharing it. Anyone downloading though should be aware there are dozens of f-bombs and oh sh$ts in the video at the end. Personally would never show that in school, at least not with the sound on. :-)

thanks for the kind words. i really really encourage other teachers to check out and try prezi. it's more engaging for the students AND it's more fun to prepare a lesson using this site too.

cocoinkorea · « **Reply #353 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:52:35 AM »

Quote from: dyl416 on August 31, 2011, 08:15:19 AM

Hey Coco, I've noticed that the password you've given on your website to access the 'teacher materials' section is not working. Could you confirm this? Thanks!

Hey thanks for contacting me, just tried the link and it works. Type the password in lower case ^^

minamteacher · « **Reply #354 on:** September 01, 2011, 12:04:10 PM »

Dilemma:

I am finishing my ppt for grade 3 lesson 8 and I cannot think of ANYTHING engaging for "it will be nice to ...." This sentence is extremely easy and seems to offer very little for my students. Anybody have ideas?

jaysoon17 · « **Reply #355 on:** September 01, 2011, 12:54:18 PM »

Here is my Prezi for Grade 1 Lesson 8:

http://prezi.com/drakhnz_waol/g1l8-i-have-butterflies-in-my-stomach/

I have also attached the worksheet that goes along with the Prezi. I'm basically telling a story of the student's first performance as a rock star. The pictures and some sentences I wrote should be enough for you to view the Prezi and put some personal flair in there for your story telling.

I'd go over the worksheet first with your co-teacher and the rest of the class if they are lower level, so they have an idea of what to look for in the storyline.
[I have attached an updated worksheet on 9/2 for those who have previously downloaded it]

rxqueen · « **Reply #356 on:** September 02, 2011, 08:15:13 AM »

@be the ball,

I really appreciate the response and the fact that you sent your outline. My next question is how do your students generally do on the test? My students are probably a lower level than yours; I fear that most of them wouldn't be able to put a sentence together on the spot. In the other speaking tests I've done (which my co-teacher's have written), the students just had to memorize a dialogue. I don't think that this sort of test really tests if they have learned anything, but the spontaneous thing would be too difficult for many of them. I'm trying to find a balance! Maybe if I gave them a few questions to choose from, they could prepare an answer and learn it ahead of time. Hmm... :)

Oh, I also love that you get the students to ask you a question! I think I'll incorporate that idea somehow. I bet you get a bunch of silly questions, eh?? Fun!

Thanks again!

renard.tami · « **Reply #357 on:** September 02, 2011, 08:54:43 AM »

My students are pretty low level too. I'm attaching a sample of my speaking test. For some questions, I'll have them ask me. Otherwise, I usually give them a prompt (picture or statement) and they answer. Usually a week before the test, I give my students the following handout to help them prepare for the test.

The bolded stuff they should definitely learn, the unbolded are just examples. I give a 5 minute explanation at the beginning of each class when I first hand out the review sheet and give examples.

Marc Beezy · « **Reply #358 on:** September 02, 2011, 02:38:31 PM »

Quote from: jaysoon17 on August 22, 2011, 11:03:18 AM

If any of you guys know how to use Prezi, here is my Prezi for Grade 1 Lesson 7, Listen in and Speak Out

http://prezi.com/tyyhuj9eknjw/ordering-food-at-a-restaurant/

Grade 2 Lesson 7 Prezi

http://prezi.com/jnr3debsqmep/it-was-interesting-fun-boring/

I'm still modifying it, but prezi works best with an iPad 2. You can, however, use it efficiently on a laptop. If anybody else is using prezi, post them up! It's like powerpoint, but it allows students to see the bigger picture at the end of your presentation.

Great job! I'm going to try it with all my students, even the lower leveled ones. I've noticed that colorful pictures and cool effects are really the most important part of a 7th grade class, regardless of English ability. I'll throw together two worksheets: One patterned after this dialogue that we can practice as a class and another so the students can practice in groups with their own original orders.

be the ball · « **Reply #359 on:** September 02, 2011, 06:37:55 PM »

Quote from: rxqueen on September 02, 2011, 08:15:13 AM

@be the ball,

I really appreciate the response and the fact that you sent your outline. My next question is how do your students generally do on the test? My students are probably a lower level than yours; I fear that most of them wouldn't be able to put a sentence together on the spot. In the other speaking tests I've done (which my co-teacher's have written), the students just had to memorize a dialogue. I don't think that this sort of test really tests if they have learned anything, but the spontaneous thing would be too difficult for many of them. I'm trying to find a balance! Maybe if I gave them a few questions to choose from, they could prepare an answer and learn it ahead of time. Hmm... :)

Oh, I also love that you get the students to ask you a question! I think I'll incorporate that idea somehow. I bet you get a bunch of silly questions, eh?? Fun!

Thanks again!

RXqueen,

I have also attached a PPT I went through with the students this week to prepare them for the test. It might help clarify a few things.

Now, in my opinion (i've been here 12 years but honestly am not a great teacher) 90% of the teachers here grossly underestimate the ability of their students. I have 774 students who will be taking my test and there is no way they are all just coincidentally smarter than yours. So that's my answer for how they would do on the test.

They aren't really putting an answer together on the spot. If you see the outline they basically have the questions completely. All that gets added is a variable like who or where or when.

But listen, here's the important part. You are doing the grading, you determine the curve. They only do "poorly" on the test if you grade them as such.

Let me give my example. I have 15 points to give. I reserve the 15s for the truly fluent students. If they give me 2 rudimentary answers to my questions and then are able to ask me 2 questions (which they have had two weeks to prepare) they get 12 points. If they make any effort at all they get 9 points. The complete blanks get 6 points. And then there are in between gradients.

So, again in my opinion, why structure a test that is functionally useless, such as giving them something to memorize? What does anyone gain? It doesn't change the grades? And it is mind-numbingly boring for the teacher. :-)

Anyway, just some thoughts on it all.

BTB

PS And yes, I do get some great questions from the students. My favorite of all time was "Will you marry me?"