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First Grade PLC Notes

Meeting Date: December 8, 2010

Attendees: Trish Bowen, Kim Flatt, Phyllis Miracle, Tracy Hoeckelberg, Lorrie Hall

Topics Discussed: . Met with Chris Chittick and discussed the **Mammal Research project** that we'll do in January. We'll continue this discussion at our compact day next week. We'll firm up dates and prep materials for this project.
 * Mid-year Common Writing Assessment**: Students will write a personal narrative in early January. We'll also give the dictated sentence assessment for mid-year that assesses phonemic awareness and phonological skills.
 * Discussed student interventions** - Read Naturally Progam. We decided which kids would join this group after the holidays.
 * Discussed ESL** needs of specific students with Lorrie Hall. Contacted district ESL coordinator regarding CELA testing on these students.

Next Steps: We'll score and discuss our common assessments.

First Grade PLC Notes

Meeting Date: 5-5-10 Attendees: Trish Bowen, Kim Flatt, Phyllis Miracle, Tracy Hoeckelberg

Topics Discussed: Compiled end of year writing assessment data and turned in to Dr. Cook

Meeting Date: 4-7-10 Attendees: Trish Bowen, Kim Flatt, Phyllis Miracle, Tracy Hoeckelberg

Topics Discussed: End of year writing assessment. Developed a common prompt: Write about what you did at recess. 1) Give the kids an extra recess 2) Before going out tell kids that they'll write a "small moment" story about what they did at recess. 3) After recess do a writing mini lesson reviewing how to write a small moment: beginning, middle, end, sequencing, word choice, details. 4) Give students about 40 minutes to write. 5) 10 minutes to edit after lunch. 6) Score assessments together at the April14th compact day.

Action Plans for Next Meeting: Discuss the prompt -what we liked about it, what did and didn't work. Compile scores and turn in.