Rotation 13: December 14, January 9, 2012 Sixth Grade World Languages

Class Topics: 6 th Grade O Class 1: Finish Independent Task Sheet (December) O Class 2: State of the WL Class O Class 3: Honesty, Homework, and SOAP

1.Proud of the true language learning 2.Disappointed that some students are not on track with their time goals 3.Frustrated when students are disrespectful 4.Excited when I work with students in conversation groups 1.Many students are not on track to complete the 25 hour goal 2.Vocabulary packets are not used consistently 3.Students has strong task sheet grades 4.Students are growing in independence 1.We may have some honesty issues with homework 2.Students need better guidelines on vocabulary guides 3.Agendas help students to stay accountable 4.Many students are ready to pursue independent language learning 1.Students will be must be held accountable to fill in honest times 2.Vocabulary guides are mandatory during RS 3.Students will have graded task lists (agendas) every week so they can work independently

Recent Changes O Wiki Site O Rotation Agenda O HW due dates O Vocabulary Guides

Take 4 minutes to explore the new WL Wiki Site: link to languages

Rotation Agendas O HW due date O Goal O Task List O Date Log O Rubric O Turn in before the end of class on the last day of the rotation

Homework due dates Homework from the previous rotation will be checked on the first day you are in World Languages each rotation: O A day- Connolly O B day- Bauer, Burris, Carter O C day- Parrish, Johnston This homework sheet must be signed by you and your parents and turned into your homework bin by January 27 th (A), January 30 th (B) January 31 st (C).

What’s the purpose of the Rosetta Stone Vocabulary Packet?

Criteria for vocabulary packets 1. You must complete the packet before moving onto the next Unit 2. Ask Mrs. Kuipers to sign your current packet 3. You are responsible to use your packet EVERY TIME you sign onto Rosetta Stone

Wiki Survey O Using the new Link to Languages Wiki on the homepage of your computer, complete the State of World Languages Wiki Survey

Class Topics: 6 th Grade O Class 1: Finish Independent Task Sheet (December) O Class 2: State of the WL Class O Class 3: Honesty, Homework, and SOAP

Homework in WL What is the standing homework assignment? What is the repercussion for not completing homework? What is the benchmark goal for Rosetta Stone this year?

Overall Rosetta Stone Time Where should you be at this point in the year?

Taking a closer look

O Task: Find your recorded homework dates on the Rosetta Stone report. O Materials: Rosetta Stone Report (you will print), November/December homework sheet, highlighter, Taking a Closer Look Worksheet O Time: 15 minutes

Taking a closer look Directions: O 1. Print your RS report to printer 2051 O 2. Take your RS report, Nov/Dec homework, and a highlighter to a quiet place in the room O 3. Independently, find the dates you recorded in your RS report and highlight the date and time. O 4. When you finish, quietly come back to your seat O 5. Update your time thermometer while you wait for the class to come back together.

Take a closer look: Reflection

SOAP O Task: Using your RS report complete the SOAP chart. When you finish, complete the wiki survey titled Class 3: SOAP O Time: 20 minutes O Expectations: Students work independently Students complete work in 20 minutes Students HONESTLY complete the SOAP chart

Rotation Review O Class 2: State of the World Languages Class O Changes: Homework, Wiki, Agendas, Vocabulary Guides O Class 3: Honesty, Homework, and SOAP O Looked at Rosetta Stone Reports O Checked homework accuracy O Evaluated RS reports