Week #17 AVID Happy New Year

1-4-10

Target: Timed writes are an essential part of standardized tests. Practicing timed writes are important in developing student knowledge. By analysing a group prompt students will begin to develop and understanding of important terms and how to respond. Students will begin by analysing the differences between timed writing and processed writing. By using a Vinn Diagram students will learn the similarities between the two and focus on improving tasks that are common in both process writing and timed writing.

1-5-10

Tutorials

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solutions.

1-6-10

Target: Students will finish their impromtu speeches and analyse how they could improve their public speaking.

1-7-10

Tutorials

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solutions.



1-8-10



Guest Speaker



David Algers



Target: Guest speakers are a vital part of AVID. Students need to have a visible example of success. Students will develop questions for inquiry during the guest speakers presentation. These questions will be used to help lead the discussion about student success beyond high school.

Week #16 AVID

12-14-09

Target: Student academic success relies on a commitment to self improvement. Using the mobile lab students will log-on and check their PSAT scores. This will allow them to see areas where they need improvement and give them access to College Board tools. The presentation will be lead by the AVID Site Team counselor.

12-15-09

Tutorials

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solutions.

12-16-09

Target: "Continued Public Speaking Lesson"

Public speaking and confidence in front of a group does not come without practice. Students will choose ten topics from a list and then place them in our "Lucky" green hat. Randomly students will choose a topic from the hat and give a one minute impromptu speech. Observing students will be looking for the following.

Eye Contact
Continuity
Volume
Enunciation
Captivation

12-17-09

Tutorial

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solution.

12-18-09

1. Greeting/Intro./Purpose/Brief Outlines of Lesson/Laptop distribution
2. Brief assessment of student awareness re: Career Pathways
3. Students give brief demonstrations (in pairs, using laptop and projector) of chosen occupations including post-secondary education/apprenticeship site required, job forecast, salary expectations, etc.; other students can ask questions at the end of their presentation
4. Brief written re-assessment (post-test) of student awareness re: 5 Career Pathways and self-check re: did your original choice change during this unit?
5. Conclusion/questions/thank you to Mr. Zentz and students

Week #15 AVID

12-7-09

Target: Accessibility to grades and student interaction are two of the greatest factors that can determine student success. Students will work quietly on developing inquiry questions, while the data processor registers them individually for (HAC) Home Access Center. This will allow all student the chance to have up to date information about their grades.

12-8-09

Tutorials

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solutions.

12-9-09

Target: Public speaking and confidence in front of a group does not come without practice. Students will choose ten topics from a list and then place them in our "Lucky" green hat. Randomly students will choose a topic from the hat and give a one minute impromptu speech. Observing students will be looking for the following.

• Eye Contact


• Continuity


• Volume


• Enunciation


• Captivation

12-10-09

Tutorial

Target: Analysis and Inquiry questions will be presented in small groups where tutors can help students find solution.

12-11-09 Mr.Cooksley

1. Greeting/Intro./Purpose/Brief Outlines of Lesson
2. Brief assessment of student awareness re: Career Pathways
3. Single career choice exploration
a. laptop/worksheet distribution
b. students pair up based on 1st Career Pathway choice
c. pair chooses a single occupation in chosen Pathway that they would like to explore for this unit d. Introduction to "Occupational Outlook Handbook" (online version)
e. students complete worksheet (as a pair) for chosen occupation
4. Conclusion/brief. intro. to final lesson (extra credit if you dress up like your chosen occupation!)/questions?