--Without talking, form an alphabetical-by-first-name circle out of the desks. This should take no more than two minutes!
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--looking ahead--a rough preview of "what's up" next week
--agenda/HW
--establish parameters for speakers and listeners
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (flex time)
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--owner of bag further describes, explains, and shares an anecdote as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS...
Transition (2-3 mins.)
--re-column the desks using the signs as a guide
DEAR -- Free Reading Books (remainder of class)
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read your free reading book for at least 10 minutes between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
Reminders for Mr. Martin:
- Do Mrs. Williamson's "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 3 BDF
- Article of the Week #2 the week of 9/25-9/29
