TEAM 8- TEAM 8- 2 2 R.E.D. H.O.T.S. R.E.D. H.O.T.S. Reaching Every Reaching Every Day Higher On Day Higher On Towards Success Towards Success
Jan 04, 2016
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
RED HOTSRED HOTSReaching Every Day Reaching Every Day Higher On Towards Higher On Towards
SuccessSuccess
TEAM LEADERS
Becki Koepkendash Math
Jeff Stoughtonndash Science
Janelle Thatcher-Social Studies
Cindy Rhoades - Language Arts
Contact information
bull Beckikoepkedumas-k12netbull Jeffstoughtondumas-k12netbull Janellethatcherdumas-k12netbull cindyrhoadesdumas-k12netbull team82dumas-k12net
bull TEAM conference 1118AM ndash 1204PMCall to set up appointment 935-4155
bull4 boys- Team players
bull4 girls- Team players
bullNo marks ndashparty
Team 8-2Six Week Awards
Pride Side Meeting
Supplies for Team 8-2bull Notebook Paperbull 2 Pencils (mechanical preferred with lead refill)bull Pencil sharpenerbull Pens- RedBlueBlackbull Dry erase markers -low odor) bull Folder with Pockets (for team teachersrsquo
homework) bull Kleenex tissue-3 boxes TEAM- give to Sciencebull 1 set 3x5 color note cards- give to Rhoadesbull Composition book (Social Studies)bull Glue ALL
Supplies continuedbull Multi colored paper (not cardstock)-
give to Mrs Rhoadesbull Map colorsbull Markers Crayola fine line (8 count)bull 2 - 1rdquo -(3 ring) Notebook binder for
Math and Sciencebull Supply pouch (pencil bag)bull Composition Book ndashSocial Studiesbull Highlightersbull Eraserbull Calculator (for Algebra students)
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
TEAM LEADERS
Becki Koepkendash Math
Jeff Stoughtonndash Science
Janelle Thatcher-Social Studies
Cindy Rhoades - Language Arts
Contact information
bull Beckikoepkedumas-k12netbull Jeffstoughtondumas-k12netbull Janellethatcherdumas-k12netbull cindyrhoadesdumas-k12netbull team82dumas-k12net
bull TEAM conference 1118AM ndash 1204PMCall to set up appointment 935-4155
bull4 boys- Team players
bull4 girls- Team players
bullNo marks ndashparty
Team 8-2Six Week Awards
Pride Side Meeting
Supplies for Team 8-2bull Notebook Paperbull 2 Pencils (mechanical preferred with lead refill)bull Pencil sharpenerbull Pens- RedBlueBlackbull Dry erase markers -low odor) bull Folder with Pockets (for team teachersrsquo
homework) bull Kleenex tissue-3 boxes TEAM- give to Sciencebull 1 set 3x5 color note cards- give to Rhoadesbull Composition book (Social Studies)bull Glue ALL
Supplies continuedbull Multi colored paper (not cardstock)-
give to Mrs Rhoadesbull Map colorsbull Markers Crayola fine line (8 count)bull 2 - 1rdquo -(3 ring) Notebook binder for
Math and Sciencebull Supply pouch (pencil bag)bull Composition Book ndashSocial Studiesbull Highlightersbull Eraserbull Calculator (for Algebra students)
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Contact information
bull Beckikoepkedumas-k12netbull Jeffstoughtondumas-k12netbull Janellethatcherdumas-k12netbull cindyrhoadesdumas-k12netbull team82dumas-k12net
bull TEAM conference 1118AM ndash 1204PMCall to set up appointment 935-4155
bull4 boys- Team players
bull4 girls- Team players
bullNo marks ndashparty
Team 8-2Six Week Awards
Pride Side Meeting
Supplies for Team 8-2bull Notebook Paperbull 2 Pencils (mechanical preferred with lead refill)bull Pencil sharpenerbull Pens- RedBlueBlackbull Dry erase markers -low odor) bull Folder with Pockets (for team teachersrsquo
homework) bull Kleenex tissue-3 boxes TEAM- give to Sciencebull 1 set 3x5 color note cards- give to Rhoadesbull Composition book (Social Studies)bull Glue ALL
Supplies continuedbull Multi colored paper (not cardstock)-
give to Mrs Rhoadesbull Map colorsbull Markers Crayola fine line (8 count)bull 2 - 1rdquo -(3 ring) Notebook binder for
Math and Sciencebull Supply pouch (pencil bag)bull Composition Book ndashSocial Studiesbull Highlightersbull Eraserbull Calculator (for Algebra students)
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
bull4 boys- Team players
bull4 girls- Team players
bullNo marks ndashparty
Team 8-2Six Week Awards
Pride Side Meeting
Supplies for Team 8-2bull Notebook Paperbull 2 Pencils (mechanical preferred with lead refill)bull Pencil sharpenerbull Pens- RedBlueBlackbull Dry erase markers -low odor) bull Folder with Pockets (for team teachersrsquo
homework) bull Kleenex tissue-3 boxes TEAM- give to Sciencebull 1 set 3x5 color note cards- give to Rhoadesbull Composition book (Social Studies)bull Glue ALL
Supplies continuedbull Multi colored paper (not cardstock)-
give to Mrs Rhoadesbull Map colorsbull Markers Crayola fine line (8 count)bull 2 - 1rdquo -(3 ring) Notebook binder for
Math and Sciencebull Supply pouch (pencil bag)bull Composition Book ndashSocial Studiesbull Highlightersbull Eraserbull Calculator (for Algebra students)
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Supplies for Team 8-2bull Notebook Paperbull 2 Pencils (mechanical preferred with lead refill)bull Pencil sharpenerbull Pens- RedBlueBlackbull Dry erase markers -low odor) bull Folder with Pockets (for team teachersrsquo
homework) bull Kleenex tissue-3 boxes TEAM- give to Sciencebull 1 set 3x5 color note cards- give to Rhoadesbull Composition book (Social Studies)bull Glue ALL
Supplies continuedbull Multi colored paper (not cardstock)-
give to Mrs Rhoadesbull Map colorsbull Markers Crayola fine line (8 count)bull 2 - 1rdquo -(3 ring) Notebook binder for
Math and Sciencebull Supply pouch (pencil bag)bull Composition Book ndashSocial Studiesbull Highlightersbull Eraserbull Calculator (for Algebra students)
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Supplies continuedbull Multi colored paper (not cardstock)-
give to Mrs Rhoadesbull Map colorsbull Markers Crayola fine line (8 count)bull 2 - 1rdquo -(3 ring) Notebook binder for
Math and Sciencebull Supply pouch (pencil bag)bull Composition Book ndashSocial Studiesbull Highlightersbull Eraserbull Calculator (for Algebra students)
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Mr Jeff StoughtonMr Jeff Stoughton
TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
bull All sciencesbull Lab Safety contractsbull Labsbull Projectsbull New technologybull Web site
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
20112011TAKS Science TAKS Science
April 28April 28thth
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Ms JanelleMs JanelleThatcherThatcher
Social Studies Social Studies TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Interactive Notebook
Your Key to Success
in Social Studies
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
What is an Interactive Notebook
bull A personalized textbookbull A working portfolio ndash all of your
notes and classwork ndash in one convenient spot
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Advertisements
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Illustrated Outlines
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Sensory Figures
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Sensory Figures cont
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Concept Map
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Acrostics
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Comic Strips
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Venn Diagram
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
2011 2011 TAKS Social Studies TAKS Social Studies
88thth Grade Grade April 29 April 29thth
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Mrs Becki Mrs Becki KoepkeKoepke
Math Math TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Things need to know-add subtract multiply divide
-decimals (000)fractions (frac12)whole numbers (123hellip)-place value-use of formulas
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
20112011TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics
88thth Grade Grade April 4 April 4ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 17May 17thth June 28June 28thth
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Mrs Cindy RhoadesMrs Cindy Rhoades
Language Arts Language Arts TEAM 8-2TEAM 8-2
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Literature Circles Students choose their own reading materials
Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of
book
Different groups read different books
Groups meet on a regular predictable schedule
Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading amp
discussion
Kids develop their own discussion topics
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Literature Circles Group meetings -open natural conversations
Teacherrsquos main job is not to teach but to support
organize and manage
Evaluation- teacher observation and student self-
evaluation
Students form NEW groups around NEW
reading choices
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
2011 2011 TAKS Reading TAKS Reading
88thth Grade Grade April 5 April 5ththRe-test datesRe-test dates
May 18May 18thth June 29June 29thth
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
TRAININGTRAINING
Practicing READING everyday Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain is exercise for the brain
Donrsquot expect to win the race Donrsquot expect to win the race IF you havenrsquot practicedIF you havenrsquot practiced
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
ParentsParents encourage your Child
Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children
Make a time and a place for reading in your home
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Encourage talking about
reading in your family
Set a good examplemdashread on your own
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Check out lsquoBooks on tapersquo at the public library
-Put them in your car
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
TIPS for home
thetaDuring this sleep state the brainis busy processing informationand encoding long-term memoryThe brainwaves are generally4ndash8 cycles per second
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
studySpaceFinding an area to do
homework will promote organization
and consistency producing better
grades
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success
Demand excellence of yourself You are a member of the
RED HOTS
Reach Every Day Higher On Toward
Success