Insta-cramming for TCAP

The REACH students are busily working to improve their reading and testing taking skills in preparation for TCAP. While we are still doing authentic reading and writing, we have begun to work in some "insta-cram" sessions to ensure we are as prepared as possible for the big test!

 We are using the Crosswalk Coach Plus books to focus on the testing terminology and format. Students receive direct support on the focused skill and complete the practice problems. Then students use the response cards to show their answer. It is important for the students to verbalize why they made their selection so they use the response stem-because...-to share their thinking.

Student motivation has such a huge impact on their progress and performance. Students have an Insta-cram TCAP point collector. They earn points for every question they answer correctly. After the student earns 50 points, they turn in their point collector for a "gift card" to the GES Cafeteria to purchase a sweet treat or extra snack item. In addition, student have their Insta-cram pho-phone displayed in the classroom. For every 50 points they earn, they add a "like" (thumbs up) sticker to their iphone.

REACH Celebrates Seuss

The GES students and REACH celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday! The day began with a Dr. Seuss parade. Some students dressed up as their favorite storybook character while some students picked an interesting vocabulary word and create a Vocabulary hat to show it's meaning. The fun continued as Snowbird made a visit to k-2 students. He read 2 books, fiction and non-fiction, about penguins. The students learned all about penguin's adaptations and how they take care of their young! Our 3-5 students got to step into the artistic shoes of Dr. Seuss! Through the use of an online Skype session with Harpoons, they learned how to transform letters and numbers into Seuss inspired artwork. What a wonderful way to celebrate literacy! Check out the snapshots of all the fun, learning below!
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