Trumbull SOG

I selected 1984 because it incorporates a writing lesson using Quill. I want to use Quill more in my classroom; I have used it in Nearpod lessons. Now, I can see a specific topic that relates to a novel from class. This way the content can tie in with the reading and include a grammar lesson. 

I selected Building Toward Fluency.  I just finished a SOG class on fluency, so I thought this would be a good resource to look at to continue my investigation into building fluency.

https://tasks.illustrativemathematics.org/content-standards/tasks/1394

I posted Romeo and Juliet. This is found within Quill, and it's asking students to work with Romeo and Juliet to develop stronger sentences. This might sound pretty basic, but sentence structure is one of the areas where students could use practice. Simple sentences are easy, but writing complex, in-depth sentences isn't something that students practice. With the use of text messaging, SnapChats, etc. they write in shorthand, not full sentences. Shakespeare can also be tricky to understand. This Quill activity helps them work on both Shakespeare's plot of Romeo and Juliet while also having them create stronger sentences.

I added "Bibliotherapy: Helping Students, One Book at a Time'' because of the newly created social emotional standards from 2019. Educationally there was a great need to help our students deal with his/her feelings and emotions in a positive way. I also believe that the lock down and changes to the students' regular routine/s has increased anxiety and fear. Most of the in person schools have required masks from the youngest of students to the oldest to be worn through the entire day except for eating with social distancing even during recess. Those students that were on a remote, hybrid, or blended learning have felt isolated in many instances and also experienced negative emotional outcomes. I believe this coming year the focus on emotional social well being of the students will still be a high priority as all readjust to the aftermath of CoVid 19 and the changes it brought and is still bringing.

I posted https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/grade-2-module-6-foundations-of-multiplication-and-division 

This activity helps connect arrays/equal groups with multiplication and division.  Often when a lesson shows a future link or reason why the student has to learn the concept, it excites the student in wanting to learn more.  They are engaged and make a life connection as to why they have to learn about arrays.

I added Macbeth: Fear and the Motives of Evil as it was not reviewed, but still seemed like a good source. Being able to use text evidence for support in an analysis is really important for student success and this activity is engaging and interactive, requiring students to find text to support Macbeth's motives for killing the king (spoiler alert). I liked that it included backup links if some links didn't work as well as helping students through the process of correctly citing text by act, scene, and line numbers. Even if not teaching Macbeth, this seems like a good source as a template for other plays.

I posted the "Feelings" lesson.  This would be something that I would use to enhance our beginning of the year unit with making friends.  Sometimes first graders struggle with identifying their feelings and dealing with them.  This would be a good activity for us to use as we get to know each other at the beginning of the year.

SEL Feelings Lesson

I selected 

Grade 1 Module 2:  Introduction to Place Value Through Addition and Subtraction Within 20

Module 2 serves as a bridge from students' prior work with problem solving within 10 to work within 100 as students begin to solve addition and subtraction problems involving teen numbers. Students go beyond the Level 2 strategies of counting on and counting back as they learn Level 3 strategies informally called "make ten" or "take from ten." There are a variety of practice available for students to use.

https://openspace.infohio.org/groups/trumbull-sog/105/discussions/95?search=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engageny.org%2Fresource%2Fgrade-1-mathematics-module-2-topic-lesson-1

I posted Equivalent fractions approach to non-repeating decimals linked in Open Space.  Here is the direct link to the activity.  The task involves a strategy to find a multiplier for the denominator to yield a result of a power of 10.  There is not much to the task other than a demonstration of how to use a multiplier for a fraction that works and then 6 fractions are given for the student to find (if possible) multipliers to convert to decimals.  I can see why this activity was not reviewed/approved - there isn't much to it other than the question and detailed answer.

I selected a Cosi Connects lesson about Art and Technology. This activity intigrates multiple subjects with a fun, hands-on activity that I think my students would enjoy.

I posted Complex Numbers: Subtracting Complex Numbers.  My Algebra 2 students learn this concept, and the video does a nice example for the students.

https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/complex-numbers-subtracting-complex-numbers/view

I shared A-REI Basketball from Open Space. This lesson provides real life examples related to basketball where students need to create equations and solve for what is being asked.

https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/a-rei-basketball

I posted Welcome to Living Maya Time found in Open Space.

The link for the entire lessson with all the resources can be found here: http://maya.nmai.si.edu/

This lesson would like nicely to our standard for 5th grade that states: Early Indian civilizations (Maya, Inca, Aztec, Mississippian) existed in the Western Hemisphere prior to the arrival of Europeans. These civilizations had developed unique governments, social structures, religions, technologies, and agricultural practices. This lesson / website has much information about the civilizations and how they developed.

I am always looking for SEL lessons.  I liked that this one incorperate being an Overcomer as well as civil rights,

https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/we-shall-overcome

I posted a resource on Basic Shapes that is not a reviewed resource, but is linked in Open Space.    This resource is a video along with an interactive assessment activity that discusses lines, vertices and the side of 2D shapes.  

I shared the Acrostic Poems source. We wrtie several acrostics throughout the school year for characterization purposes. I am always met with apprehension from some students because they just can't think of words or phrases to use. This source is going to be a great tool for me to use. 

I found a Spanish resource for ninth grade Spanish classes that I would refer to our Spanish teacher because it focuses on teaching prepositions and students also learn about various places to visit in Latin American countries. (https://openspace.infohio.org/courses/d%C3%B3nde-est%C3%A1-el-chavo-del-ocho-prepositions-the-latino-world-spanish-speaking-countries-and-famous-movie-tv-characters). But, the resource wasn't reviewed, so I won't do this. But, will be checking on it to see if any progress is made.