1- Learner skills: reviewed what our bodies should be doing to learn. Talked about the steps to being a whole body listener and sang my listening song. Read Listen, Buddy! Played a game to practice following multi-step directions
2- Learner skills: Talked about the steps to being a whole body listener and sang my listening song. Played a game to practice listening, paying attention, and following directions. Kids each had a slip of paper with directions. They had to watch for someone else to do their action before they could follow their own directions.
3- Testing: Finished Tyler Tames the Testing Tiger and learned/practiced our notetaking skills by taking notes about the testing tips in the book.
4- Testing: Looked over our tests from last class, reviewed our test taking tips, and then tried ANOTHER test that required students to read the directions carefully :)
5- Testing/Organization: Reviewed our testing tips and took a practice test. We then talked about organization skills we need to be successful in Middle School. Gave them a handout with organizational tips (see below).