Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Wednesday/Thursday, April 18/19, 2018



Announcements and Reminders for Wednesday/Thursday, April 18/19, 2018:
       
About SAGE Writing   
     April 16-19
     You may be assigned either an argument essay or an informative essay.
      Come rested, well-fed, well-hydrated (drink enough water), and ready to do your best. 
   BYOG = Bring your own gum today.
Bring a book to read. 


Test-Taking Hints
  

For Today-- Bring your earbuds or other earphones if you would like to use them.
Bring a pencil with you to the lab.
Bring a book to read in case you finish early.Today we will be in Lab 202. 




           

Targets for Today:

 I can show what I know about writing an essay. 



Today’s  Agenda for Wednesday/Thursday, April 18/19, 2018:

Testing today:  Get a drink and use the bathroom -- should you think you'll need to -- BEFORE class begins.

1.  On a half-sheet of paper, on one side write everything you know about argument writing.
    On the other side write everything you know about informative writing.  
         (qualities, requirements, parts needed, etc.)  

You will recycle this before you go to the computer lab for testing. 

End of Year Writing Test on Argumentative or Informative Writing
In preparation for taking the test, you might want to look again at: Writing Argumentative and Informational Essays.

Today

Do not take a cell phone to the computer lab.
Keep Calm and Chew Gum
BYOG Next time.

DO Take to the computer lab on testing days: 
  •        Your own headphones, if you wish to have the passages read to you and do not want to use the school headphones.
  •        A pencil. 
  •     A book to read in case you finish early.
  • Nothing else
  • Recycle your brain-spill page before you go

     to the computer lab for testing.

  • Come well rested and fed and hydrated. 
  • It will save you time in the long run if you create a graphic organizer before you write. 
    •      Figure out exactly what the prompt is asking.
    •      Outline what you will write. 

Facts about the SAGE test.

  • During the test, the teacher will be able to answer questions about the mechanics of the test, but not about the particular prompt or passages. 
  • You may chose to have the passages read to you, but you do not have to.  
    •  If you do, set up the sound before you begin the test.  You may adjust the sound using an icon in the upper right hand corner. 
    • You may bring your own headphones, if you wish. 





  • When we are in the computer lab for testing, do not unplug the headphones.  Leave them as they are unless you are plugging in your own headphones.  Plug the school headphones back in before you leave. 

    • The program does not save highlighting, but you may use highlighting.
      • To highlight, select the text and use the menu at the top of the passages to select "highlight text."
      • You may also highlight text and have it read to you. 
    • The program does save your notes and your essay. 
    • You may take notes or set up a graphic organizer on a blank sheet of paper. 
    • There is a scoring guide on the program that shows you how you will be graded.  You may also use spell check and the dictionary/thesaurus.
    • You are expected to take approximately 60-90 minutes for the essay.   Use your time wisely and well. 
    • You will receive your scores for the writing test later.  We will take the reading test in May. 



    Take to the computer lab on testing days: 
    •        Your own headphones, if you wish to have the passages read to you and do not want to use the school headphones.
    •        A pencil. 
    •        A book to read in case you finish early.
    •        Nothing else.
    Recycle your brain-spill page before you go

     to the computer lab for testing.



    Beginning the test:


    1.     Log in using sage and SageTesting
    2.     Type in your first name (not a nickname)
    3.     Type in your SSID # -- from the slip you receive
    4.     Type in the test session number -- Ms. Dorsey will write it on the board.
    5.     Provide information to take the 7th grade writing test
    6.       Set up color, sound as needed
    7.       Take the test and do your best. 


    You will have until 5 minutes before the end of class to finish your essay 
          (if you started it last time). 








    If You Were Absent:

    See above.  You will be contacted to arrange time for you to take your test.  


    Vocabulary:



     Help and Enrichment 

    Test-Taking Hints



    Why can't a bicycle stand up by itself?
















    answer:  because it's too/two tired
    Thanks to Kennedy H.


    Where do sheep get their wool cut?
















    answer: at the BAAbers
    Thanks to Kennedy H.

    Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Little old lady.
    Little old lady who?
    I didn't know you could yodel!
    Thanks to Kennedy H.

    Why was the man running around his bed?














    Answer: He wanted to catch up on his sleep.
    Thanks to Kennedy H.

    What do you call a pig that knows karate?

















    answer:  a pork chop!
    Thanks to Kennedy H.

    Why do musicians love earth science?


















    answer:  because they rock
    Thanks to Mykella K. 

    What day can you have ice cream?















    answer: on sun-dae
    Thanks to Mykella K.

    What insect is going to heaven?



















    answer:  a preying/praying mantis
    Thanks to Mykella K.

    What country do runners come from?


















    Answer: I-ran
    Thanks to Mykella K.

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