Directed Studies 3B Assignments

Please tell me one complete sentence about something that you're planning to do this summer.

Please answer in complete sentences.
1. What assignment will you be working on during Directed Studies today?
2. How can I help you with that assignment?
3. Please describe a concern or comment you have about 3rd quarter.

You DO NOT have to respond to the last 2 questions (Transition #1 and Transition #2) if you answered them yesterday.

You DO NOT have to respond to the last 2 questions (Transition #1 and Transition #2) if you answered them yesterday.

Think of a food that can be made at home that you like to eat. What is that food? _________________________
Have you made it by yourself? ____________________

Think of ANOTHER food that can be made at home that you like to eat and you have NOT made by yourself.
What is that food? _____________________________
Set a goal of making that food by yourself over the winter break!

Please read and respond to the questions.

Happy Friday to you all. We now have 2 weeks left before the last day of this quarter and Winter break begins. Please let me know what subject I can help you on, or what subject you would like more support in. Remember, it's okay to ask for help now and then. Tutoring is available for you and I can do that after school if you prefer that. Please write your response in the document provided. Remember, I use your writing responses as data for some of your IEP goals so please use full, complete sentences with your best grammar and punctuation.

Let me know what you're working on during this time!

11-16-2020 Weekly Check In Form

This was your 5th week of the new term - only 4 weeks left!
What new ideas or concepts did you learn this week in each class?

Humans are social creatures!
You can go it alone, but life is improved when you have closer ties and stronger bonds with others.
Also, everyone needs help sometimes; these people are most likely to respond when you ask for help.

To help yourself be your *best* self, it’s important to take care of your physical, emotional, mental, and social self.
Part of that is getting enough sleep, but there's more you can do.

The advantages of a Challenge Mindset

Studies have shown that people with a challenge mindset will:
try harder for a longer time and
will see their mistakes as an opportunity to improve

This was your 4th week of the new term - only 5 weeks left!
What new ideas or concepts did you learn this week in each class?
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Make a prediction to increase your attention

If you’re bored, stressed, angry, or in pain, you can choose to feel something good instead.
Breathe in for a count of 4, then breathe out for a count of 8.
Always exhale twice as long as inhale.
Repeat for a whole 1 minute.
This changes your nervous system from stressful to relaxed.
NOW: Think of 2 situations where this breathing technique could help you feel better immediately.
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Last week, I mentioned how you can get help in some video games by recruiting allies – other players that will help you reach your goal.
You have allies in your education too.
Name at least 3 people who are allies, people who support your goals, understand your obstacles, and want you to succeed in your education.
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This was your 3rd week of the new term.
What new ideas and/or concepts did you learn in each class?
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Today's topic is about actions you can do to help your brain!

Our bodies are able to manage stress and heal themselves - amazing!
But our bodies need a little help from us.

In a college PE class, I learned that physical fitness has 3 parts:
Strength, flexibility, and endurance.

To improve at anything, you must practice, challenge yourself, and do it over time.
To increase our physical fitness, we need to do some activities every day or two.

Tell me 1 or 2 actions that you will do today to increase your:
Strength -
Flexibility -
Endurance -

We're now starting the 3rd week of a new term.
What are your goals for each of your classes this week?
What are some other goals that you have for this week?

This was your 2nd week of the new term.
What new ideas and/or concepts did you learn?
Did you change or need any study habits?

One instructor at ACE uses the term "Wellness Wednesday."
Sometimes I get emails that end with "Be well"

1. Describe what "well" means to you.

2. Tell me one or two actions or thoughts that could improve your "wellness."

Today is our new teacher's 1st day at ACE. In 3-5 sentences, please introduce yourself to Ms. Keller and let her know a few things about you. Some suggestions: Explain how you learn best in classes (are you a visual, auditory, kinesthetic learner?) What are your hobbies and/or interests? Do you play any sports and/or who are your favorite teams?

Please re-read what you have written and correct any errors you may find.

All of you are now in your second week of the new term. How are your classes going? What I mean by that is have you been keeping up with all of your classwork and homework? Are you utilizing your accommodations when you need them? If you forgot what your accommodations are, let us know and we will email them to you during this class period.

This was your 1st week of the new term. What new ideas and/or concepts did you learn? And, did you change or need any study habits?

Do you ever feel anxious and/or stressed because of class assignments? Let us know. Is there anything you do to help you with those feelings? Is there anything you would like us to know about this? How can we help you if you are feeling overwhelmed? I mentioned class assignments but it can be feeling anxious, stressed about anything in life.

List a few ways that you prepare for the school day to help you be successful in your classes. Do you set your alarm to wake you up? Do you give yourself enough time to perhaps make yourself breakfast? Are you logging into your 1st class with enough time to not be tardy? Do you make sure you have done all your homework and/or have turned it in before your classes begin?

Please edit your typed response. This means to re-read what you typed and correct any errors you may see before turning it in. Please do not forget your punctuation (periods, commas, question marks, exclamation marks, etc.) marks.

Welcome to a new term! Let's discuss time management skills as this is an important life skill to assist you with your studies. What does your time management look like? Do you have a daily planner/agenda? Do you

Please edit your assignment and correct any errors, especially with grammar and punctuation. Sentences begin with a capital letter and all sentences end with a punctuation.

Today marks the end of our 1st term. Tell us some of the things you learned in your classes these last 8 weeks? You can also share anything else you would like with us.

You have all been in directed studies for a full term now. That's 8 weeks and 2 days of coming to directed studies class. Do you have any suggestions for us (your teachers) to try in class next term to help you? Any ideas of what we can do differently or maybe we can try something some of your other teachers do? Your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions are always welcomed.

We will be working on our IEP goals this week. Is there a goal you would like to meet for yourself? Maybe you want to learn a new language? Perhaps you want to get better at a sport or another activity you do? Maybe your goal has to do with school, work, or at your home?

First semester is almost over. Is there anything you would do different next semester? For example, maybe you'd ask more questions, you'd do all your homework, you'd contact your teacher.

First semester is almost over. Is there anything you would do different next semester? For example, maybe you'd ask more questions, you'd do all your homework, you'd contact your teacher.

In a few sentences (3-5 sentences) tell me what your career goals are. If you have not thought about it, what career or careers are you interested in?

Please write a paragraph describing your experience of distance learning since school has started. You can discuss what you like about it or let us know what you may not like about it. Some students prefer not being in a classroom, but other students want to be back in the classroom. So long as you do this assignment, you will get credit for your deliverable today.

Please respond to the following question.

After reviewing your accommodations page, do you understand your accommodations? Do you have any questions or concerns regarding your accommodations page?