Week 34: We will RISE up

Yes, full prep for RISE is happening! End-of-level testing can be stress-inducing, but only if you're weird about it. It is the time for students to SHINE and show what they know. Here are my recommendations:

1. Attend school--if you're not there for the prep, the test might be stressful
2. Complete benchmarks--our last benchmarks were on the RISE portal and showed the students exactly what the system looks like. Many students either missed or didn't complete these. I'll be requesting them all week. 
3. Attend testing--we are right after Easter break. Please, please get back from fun vacations so you can test with me. I try really hard to make testing fun and non-stressful. Students who miss testing in class have to do make-up testing with an aide who doesn't know them. It won't be as relaxing. LA testing dates are April 23-April 26.
4. Study the testing strategies I'm teaching you and the practice work we do in class: this includes (gasp) completing your NoRedInk. LA testing is skills based, there is nothing to memorize, but if you can become familiar with strategies, it'll make your life easier.
5. Show what you know! Go in with a good, can-do, I'm-gonna-dominate attitude. End-of-level testing doesn't affect your grade, but the data is used for teachers to plan instruction and place you in classes, so it really does matter. Give it your best!

Week 34:

April 8-April 12

Monday, April 8
Poetry Practice (outside)

Tuesday, April 9
Listening Comprehension
Podcast from a 12 year old App Developer & Questions
Strategy: 4 square fold
NoRedInk/Free Reading

Wednesday, April 10
NewsELA Information Articles and Quiz
Strategy: THIEVES
NoRedInk/Free Reading

Thursday, April 11
"The Monkey's Paw" Story and Quiz Game
Strategy: Preview and Plan
NoRedInk/Free Reading (early finishers)

Friday, April 12
NoRedInk: RISE Review DUE
Literature Skills Stations Game

Password (to earn a Robins Reward): I will RISE up!

CONGRATS!!!!

Way to go Bizzy, proud of your accomplishment in joining the iRead Club!!