Tuesday, September 4, 2012

English 10 Honors--9/6/2012

In the Door  (3 mins.)--sit at desk with HW pass
--attendance
--purpose of HW pass

Jump Off  (5 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained
--write down five interview questions on index card

Anticipatory Set  (5 mins.)
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction  (15-20 mins.)
--Mr. Martin introduces himself via "Who is Mr. Martin?" PowerPoint

Activity #2 -- Partner Interviews/Research  (35 mins.)
--form pairs by drawing cards
--in partnerships, conduct interviews/take notes (10 mins.)
--Transition -- form two lines (partners facing partners)--shift the line
--in new partnerships, conduct interviews/take notes (10 mins.)
--REPEAT PREVIOUS THREE STEPS ONE MORE TIME

Transition (3 mins.)
--notes away--GIVE EACH STUDENT A STRIP OF TAPE
--book, Post-Its, and paper slip up/book numbers written down

Instruction -- The Post-It Note Strategy  (5 mins.)
--stick paper slip in inside cover of book using strip of tape
--question: anyone familiar with the strategy? (share out)
--model with first page of The Contender
--share expectations for HW

Oral Reading/HW Time -- The Contender pgs. 1-80  (10 mins.)
--read aloud/complete Post-Its until a few minutes remaining in class

Transition/Closure -- HW materials up/directions given

HW
--read the first half of The Contender--complete Post-Its for discussion (novel must be finished by Wednesday of next week--EXAM!)
--Read the policy sheet and bring the necessary materials to next class.  Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the policy sheet, and bring signature slip to next class for a 100% homework grade.
--Be ready for a QUIZ next class about the policies.