2015-2016 Eustis Middle School
7th and 8th Grade AVID
Hepp, A.
Room 417
November 2-6, 2015
Essential Content
Organization
AVID Benchmark
COLL.2 Follow established rules for
engaging in collaborative activities
COLL.3 Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one,
in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
partners
ORG.A1 Develop and maintain an
organized binder, divided by subjects,
which includes a supply pouch and other
academically useful materials
Essential Content
Socratic Seminar
AVID Benchmark
7-INQ.C1 Actively participate in and
evaluate the process of Philosophical
Chairs and/or Socratic Seminar, focusing
on strategies for continuous
improvement
7-REA.B1 Read and discuss various
examples of text, including, but not
limited to, articles from magazines and
newspapers
Essential Content
Progress Monitoring
AVID Benchmark
6-CD.B5 Monitor guidelines of AVID
school contract, in order to fulfill
requirements
6-CD.B6 Practice setting intermediate
and short-range goals with GPA outlines,
projects, reading assignments, and/or
homework
Essential Content
Test Taking Strategies
AVID Benchmark
CP.D1 Take practice pre-collegiate exams
Essential Content
Research and Technology
AVID Benchmark
6-ORG.C1 Use technology in
assignments and presentations
6-COLL.2 Follow established rules for
engaging in collaborative activities
Learning Goal
Students will use organizational
strategies to improve their academic
success.
Bell Work
Last minute binder check adjustments!
Learning Goal
Students will work in collaborative
groups to discuss content.
Learning Goal
Students will create long and short term
goals to help monitor their progress.
Learning Goal
Students will prepare for college
entrance exams.
Essential Question
What organizational strategy would be
more beneficial for me work on?
Objective
Students will complete a binder check
with a partner.
Agenda
I DO: New partners, directions
Bell Work
Get with your buddy, create fishbowl
formation
Essential Question
What effect does stress have on
teenagers?
Objective
Students will conduct a fishbowl Socratic
seminar.
Agenda
I DO: Review directions for SS
Bell Work
Collect GPA goal setting paper work, use
report card to complete assignment
Essential Question
How can reflecting on my goals help me
to improve?
Objective
Students will complete GPA goal setting
sheets.
Agenda
I DO: Directions for GPA sheet
Bell Work
Sign in to Khan Academy and prepare for
directions
Essential Question
How can test preparation help me in
school and for college entrance exams?
Objective
Students will complete ACT/SAT exam
prep.
Agenda
I DO: Directions
Learning Goal
Students will research post-secondary
institutions and present their
information.
Bell Work
Complete this week’s learning log!
WE DO: Binder Check
WE DO: Socratic Seminar
WE DO: Complete GPA Sheet
WE DO: ACT/SAT Practice
Agenda
I DO: Directions for webquest and
handouts
WE DO: Webquest
YOU DO: Reflection
YOU DO: Reflection questions
YOU DO: Reflection piece
YOU DO: Assessment grades
YOU DO: Reflection Questions
Exit Ticket
Reflection Questions
Exit Ticket
What did you find most difficult? • What
test-taking strategies did you use?
Homework
None!
Exit Ticket
Reflection Questions
Exit Ticket
Reflection Questions
Exit Ticket
What observations do you have from
the SS conducted in class?
Homework
Homework
Bring your article and discussion
Bring a copy of your report card for
questions for the SS tomorrow!
tomorrow!
ESE Accommodations
ESOL/ESE: MODIFICATIONS
All ESE and ESOL student’s
E1. Contextual Clues, Gestures
E2. Using multiple media
E3. Using linguistic modifications
E4. Individualized instruction
E5. Peer tutoring
E6. Using written and pictorial forms to teach
E7. Adjusting or shortening assignments
E8.Hand-on experiences
E9. Small group instruction
Homework
None!
Essential Question
What personality traits could be
indicative of a good career path for me?
Objective
Students will complete a webquest.
Homework
Complete your TRF for next week!
Technology Used By Teachers/Students
Use of power points for in class teaching.
Access to skyward, e+ to track and view grades and assignments.
Projector and Doc Camera
E10. Cooperative learning groups
E11. Defining content area language
E12. Using alternate assignments
E13.Easy-to-understand steps or parts
E14. Using role-playing
E15. Adapting written text and materials
E16. Other