Weekly+10.12.2012

Team Meeting October 12, 2012 8:30-9:00 AM


 * Agenda**


 * Literacy Plan Update – Word and LeBlanc
 * Department will meet on Monday, October 15 at 2:30 PM to discuss Literacy Improvement Plan
 * Adrian LeBlanc
 * Chairing the Literacy Improvement Plan
 * Will plan a meeting with Ms. Carter-Oliver to provide an overview
 * BYOC update
 * Refer to email sent to Mr. Word on BYOC
 * Next steps
 * Point person for BYOC - Mr. Word
 * Will draft a plan for everyone to view - discussed a potential 3 year plan
 * Schedule the webinar (reference email sent by Mr. Word)
 * Webinar Content - How to coordinate BYOC and navigate the program.
 * Mr. Word will provide everyone with usernames and passwords.
 * Argument Writing Conference Summary – Thomas and Hardy
 * **Gateway Writing Project - Thomas / Hardy**
 * Persuasive Writing vs. Argumentative Writing
 * Persuading someone towards a claim
 * Argumentative - between two parties. Not persuasive. Stating supporting facts about a claim.
 * Other comments, concerns
 * Science Fairs - Ms. Hardy working with 5th grade elementary teachers on coordinating the events. Using Science Buddies to structure the planning.