418+-+Agenda+-+4.30.15

1:15 - 1:20 - Welcome Anny talked about greasy hair and dandruff (a little about quotes as an entry task)
 * Notetaker: Andrew Johan Newman
 * [[image:Cell Phone Pictures 125.jpg width="240" height="186"]]
 * [[image:download (2).jpg]]
 * [[image:gonzagateach/download (3).jpg]]
 * Talked about the impact of the first year teacher and obstacles they faced.
 * Lots of inspirational quotes (see below for more)
 * Lots of inspirational quotes (see below for more)



// Aim for the pie in the sky... You could catch it and eat it! // Don't let there be too much makeup...


 * [[image:http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/regretful-toddler-teacher1.jpg width="351"]]

1:20 - 1:35 - // Holler // discussion

1:35 - 1:45 - ELP Proficiency Levels
 * http://www.k12.wa.us/migrantbilingual/eld.aspx

1:45 - 2:30 - Explaining an abstract concept
 * Essentialize the concept - What is the critical idea within the larger concept?
 * Start with familiar and work to increasing levels of abstraction
 * Multiple pathways -- images, models, etc.
 * Check for understanding




 * Final:**
 * PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE complete the online course evaluation.
 * Final - Thursday, May 7 - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Bring your laptop.
 * Final Exam Info
 * Given a text, design the following instructional supports:
 * Academic Language
 * Pre-, during-, post text activities
 * a writing task
 * a structured academic discussion
 * ELL adaptations