Monday, September 24, 2018

English 9--9/24/2018 & 9/25/2018

Jump Off (1 min.)
--Please find your assigned seat and give me your undivided attention for directions.

S. the C. (3-5 mins.)
--agenda/HW

Review/Looking Ahead -- What Is CERCA? (3-5 mins.)
--view "crash course" slides together
--quick Q & A

Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom.

Writing Workshop/Pre-Assessment -- ThinkCERCA Baseline Writing Assessment (remainder of class)
--log in to Chromebook
--log in to ThinkCERCA and create your writing sample (see directions written on the whiteboard)
--If you finish before class ends, please read your free reading book or a copy of Upfront newsmagazine until the bell rings.

Before You Leave
--fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via the proper cord--I'm watching yoouuu! :)

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 9/27 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).  Any days/minutes logged last week count!  Vocabulary Quiz #1 will take place in class on Friday, 9/28 (ACE) or Monday, 10/1 (BDF).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!  I will be checking your books in the near future!

On the backburner:
  • Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
Reminders for Mr. Martin:
  • Do "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 2 ACE
  • Do Dr. G's "Artifact Bag" and Mrs. Cole's "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 2 ACE
  • Do Mrs. Cole's "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 4 BDF