Review for the LEAP & Testing Week

Hello all! I hope you all survived the past few weeks of tedious test reviews and especially this week of testing! I know it drove me BANANAS having to sit still in an isolated space for SO many hours. I can only imagine how the kiddos feel, but I must say I am proud of their determination and confidence they showed up with every day. I posted a picture below of their testing incentives they received each morning to show my motivation method. I have to admit that it was relief, as well as a confidence booster, to hear them say "Oh, that way easy!" or "I remember that!". Now to keep my fingers crossed that their positive thinking will earn positive results!

Before testing, we had two weeks of solid review divided by spring break. Two of the main skills that Common Core really emphasised all year (ironically enough the two skills students had the most problem with) were writing compositions with evidence from a passage, and identifying the main idea with supporting details. To help review the "main concept" of the main idea I constructed a Content Podcast via PhotoStory3; which I posted below for you to review & use! :)

I also noticed that my Prezi link from last post was having problems showing up once you clicked the link. I might have uploaded the presentation wrong, so here is my 2nd attempt for all of you to see the Prezi Author Study: Kevin Henkes; which contains my book review via YouTube over Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

I hope you & your students all survived testing week and are ready to start the "creative" part of the school year where the fancy & fun projects finally get to replace the curriculum! ;) Be sure to get some R &R this weekend, you teacher-istas deserve it!