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Strategies for ABE/GED Classes
Presented by: Janet Baxley and
Linda Graham
Jackson County Adult Education
Strategies for ABE/GED Classes
Presented by: Janet Baxley and
Linda Graham
Jackson County Adult Education
Contact Info:
Janet Baxley [email protected]
Linda Graham 850-482-9617 ext. [email protected]
Website:http://ae.jcsb.org
ReadingReading LogResponse CardsWhite BoardsVocabularyGame day
Reading
Reading Log – Students read for 30 min. every night. They can read anything. Some examples are:
Newspaper Bible Novel Comic books Books they read to their children Online gossip magazines Outdoor Sportsmen magazines
Reading
Response Cards- consistently obtain greater student participation
Multiple choice Yes/No questions Punctuation Homophones
Reading
White Boards – Another form of response cards. We use white boards for reviewing different reading activities. Such as:
Sequencing
Story Elements
Drawing Conclusions
Cause and effect
Sequencing White Board
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Story Elements White Board
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Drawing Conclusions White Board
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Cause and Effect White Board
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ReadingVocabulary – Students are
given vocabulary words every week and complete activities with these words.
One of the strategies we use for teaching vocabulary is Robert Marzano’s Building Academic Vocabulary.
We also use whiteboards to introduce vocabulary.
ReadingGame Day Friday – Last hour
of class on Friday we play games that focus on words.
PictionaryCraniumBoggleScrabbleTaboo
Math
Math DrillsWhite Board PaddlesPercentagesFinancial Literacy
Math
Math Drills – Students have 1 minute to complete 32 math problems.
Adding Subtracting Multiplying
Math
Math MATH FACTS LEARNING PROGRESS ADDITION—LEARNING GOAL_______________________________________
SUBTRACTION—LEARNING GOAL____________________________________
MULTIPLICATION—LEARNING GOAL________________________________
Math
White Board Paddles– use as a response card
Math Percentages
part\is %
Whole\of 100
Math Percentages
part\is %
Whole\of 100
? 20
80 100
Find 20% of 80.
Math Percentages
part\is %
Whole\of 100
1. What percent of 30 is15?
2. 20 is10% of what number?
3. 25% of what number is 30?
Math
Financial Literacy Managing Money
Borrowing money
Unavoidable Expenses
Budgeting
WritingJournal WritingWriting LogExpanding Sentences
WritingJournal Writing – this gives
you an opportunity to learn more about your students.
Week One: Date__________-__________ Description Your bedroom or your favorite roomYour favorite placeYour ideal mateA teacher, relative or friend you will never forgetYour favorite pet or type of animalAn imaginary animal or fairy tale creatureYour favorite food or mealHow you picture hellThe person near youYour perfect worldWho you would be for one day and whyA vivid dream or nightmare
Week Two: Date__________-__________ ProcessHow to stay in bed as late as possible but still get to school on timeHow to make the best TV snack (or meal)How to get along with ________How to make________How to pick the best place to eatHow to get to your favorite placeHow to care for a pet, bike, car, tape, CD, etc.How to be hired for a jobHow to enjoy musicHow to cure insomnia or a coldHow to plan a vacation, garden, speech, essay, meal or party
WritingWriting Log – documents essay
topics and shows growth.
Writing
Expanding Sentences - Expand stem sentences by adding information that answers the questions
– Who/Whose – What – When – Where – Why – How many/How much/To what extent
Current Events
Political Parties Primaries Do you know about current events?
Current Events
Political parties
http://pewresearch.org/politicalquiz/quiz/
Political Party Platforms
OK, you may affiliate with one particular political party, but be honest -- are you really aware of where the party stands on all the issues? Or for that matter, where the opposition stands? Check out our handy table below for a list of your political party platforms.
Issue Republican Party Democratic Party Libertarian Party
Social Security
Social security should be privatized (not to be confused with private savings accounts, but rather, private investments).
Social security should remain a government sponsored insurance plan for retirees.
Believe in an "opt out" policy in which one can choose to privately invest (they believe this to be the better option) or go with a government sponsored social security plan.
Jobs Pro small business. Supports giving small businesses tax incentives so that more jobs can be created.
Encourage businesses to keep jobs here and not outsource them overseas. Supports unions and advocates for the rights of low income workers.
Free market should dictate the job market.
Economy
Supports free market competition and entrepreneurship, corporate deregulation and cutting entitlement spending.
Increase taxes to cut deficit. Believes large deficit negatively affects government services and that low deficits stimulate the economy.
100% Free Market.
Security/Defense
Believe in a proactive military and defense. Supports building weapons and technology that serve to protect our nation. Believe that peace is achieved through strong defense. Increase defense and research budget.
Believe in a limited missile defense. Oppose nuclear buildup in the U.S. Believe that peace is achieved through worldwide relationship building.
Believe in reducing nuclear arms in the U.S. Military should be used to protect people's livery and property only.
Legal/Tort Reform
Supports tort reform and limiting victims compensation, especially for frivolous lawsuits.
Oppose tort reform and oppose limiting liability of doctors and/or businesses.
Generally does not support tort reform.
Tax Reform
Supports tax cuts, low interest rates and the repeal of the death tax penalty in effort to stimulate the economy.
Generally supports raising taxes on the wealthy, lowering taxes for the middle class.
Stridently opposes all government imposed taxes and employer withdrawal of employees money for tax purposes.
Immigration Generally supports closed or tight borders and tracking system for foreign travelers.
Support illegal alien's ability and right to become citizens and giving them more protections under the law.
Support open borders.
Faith Religion strongly associated with Republican party. Advocate free exercise of religion.
Strict adherence between the separation between church and state. Promote secular issues and a more secular nation.
Strong belief in separation of church and state and by contrast, Libertarians hold a strong belief in freedom of religion.
Current Events
Political parties
http://www.people-press.org/typology/quiz/
CLASS STATISTICS %
Staunch Conservatives—1 8%
Main Street republicans—1 8%
Libertarians—0 0%
Dissaffecteds—5 38%
Post-Moderns—1 8%
New Coalition Democrats—4 30%
Hard-Pressed Democrats—1 8%
Solid Liberals—0 0%
Current Events
Primary vs. Caucus
Current Events
Do you know about current events?
Test your news IQ
Career Planning
Once a week we do a Career activity as a whole class.
Applications Resumes Interview Wear Interview Questions Thank You Notes
John Doe555 interview rd apt 2Labelle, FL 55111
Postion applying for: manager
Employment History:mcdonalds: 1996-2001 burger flipper.Burger king 2001-2002 fry station
EducationLabelle High schoolGraduated 2003GPA 3.0 References:
Chris Fields, McDonalds, ManagerLabelle, FLEmail: [email protected]: 312-554-1234 Joyce Cirner, Burger King, ManagerLabelle, FLEmail: [email protected]: 312-555-0558 Susan Bridge, TeacherLaBelle, FLEmail: [email protected]: 440-666-5449 David Jones, Victory Hill Baptist Church - Pastor Labelle, FLEmail: [email protected]: 569-123-5588
Strategies for ABE/GED Classes
Presented by: Janet Baxley and
Linda Graham
Jackson County Adult Education
Contact Info:
Janet Baxley [email protected]
Linda Graham 850-482-9617 ext. [email protected]
Website:http://ae.jcsb.org