GENTRY ‘S CLASSES 2012

CAHSEE stands for: California High School Exit Exam. CAHSEE stands for: California High School Exit Exam. The CAHSEE is an exam that tests whether you are competent in Reading, Writing, and Math skills. The CAHSEE is an exam that tests whether you are competent in Reading, Writing, and Math skills.

ELA section of the CAHSEE You must pass to graduate No time limit Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Writing Conventions, and an essay 350 to Pass; Go for 380! 72 multiple choice questions

Approximately 72 multiple choice questions about reading and writing strategiesApproximately 72 multiple choice questions about reading and writing strategies One essay response questionOne essay response question

All out means doing the most you can, with what you have, right where you are. All out means doing the most you can, with what you have, right where you are. Our mission this unit is to go Our mission this unit is to go

PROFICIENT You a have to score about a 70%You a have to score about a 70% to be marked “Proficient” on the test.

I N O R D E R T O P A S S, Y O U N E E D A S C O R E O F B U T W E A R E A I M I N G F O R ! M a k e i t r a i n

CAHSEE Boot Camp We are in training. OH YEAH! “I work out” 380

A CAPTAIN AND A CO-CAPTAIN

Your team will be given one of six team colors Your team will be given one of six team colors As a group, you will work on your skills together. As a group, you will work on your skills together. Everything we do will be focused on your CAHSEE “fitness.” Everything we do will be focused on your CAHSEE “fitness.” Your training for CAHSEE is like Beyonce training for a concert or Kobe training for the World Championships! Your training for CAHSEE is like Beyonce training for a concert or Kobe training for the World Championships! ALL OUT!

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE PRIZES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…AN WINNERS WILL RECEIVE PRIZES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY…AN“A” FOR THIRD QUARTER In order to earn this prize, you will have to work together as a group. In order to earn this prize, you will have to work together as a group.

PromptnessPromptness Homework pointsHomework points Quiz pointsQuiz points Game pointsGame points Participation PointsParticipation Points Raffle ticketsRaffle tickets

Grammar songs Grammar songs Bring It On Contest Bring It On Contest Cubin it up Cubin it up Mrs. Gentry’s singing Mrs. Gentry’s singing Team Spirit Days Team Spirit Days Games Games Hard work Hard work Passing the CAHSEE!!! Passing the CAHSEE!!!

It will be hard work, but we might as well have a little fun too!

All out