| Updated 7/07
CURRICULUM
Welcome to Challenge. For those new to the program our focus this year is
Reading. We will be working in the Jr. Great Book series. This is a shared
inquiry reading program which allows great discussions and differences of
opinions. Students read the text once for content and a second time to write
directed notes. Two days of discussions follow - one on vocabulary and the
other on content. Vocabulary quizzes and story tests will be given after
every story. Story tests are usually essay questions based on note
requirements and discussions. Story tests are always open-book.
We will be working with the Future Problem Solving program for the months of
October through January. This process consists of researching a topic,
analyzing a future scence and solving a problem with the six step FPS
process.
In January/February we will be back to Jr. Great Books and add poetry
interpretation.
March we will also be working on short passages in preparation for the CRCT
test in April.
After the test in April we will shift to Aviation and Space Science and read
and interpret information in that arena.
SCHEDULE
I see every class for 50 minutes each day.
Supplies
Please consult the supply list. I will have a new list in July.
Contacting Me
The best way to contact me is through e-mail. My email address is
amckinnon@aps.k12.ga.us. You can also call the office and leave a message.
I try to check my e-mail every day. I will return calls in the afternoon
after 2:30.
If you have any questions feel free to ask or I will be glad to meet with
you to go over the program.
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