In the Door
--sit in same desk as last class
--attendance
Jump Off
--concept of the Jump Off explained again (REMINDER)
--place signed sheets/slips in black basket on the front table
--pick up a copy of the "You Betcha vs. Nah, Not So Much" sheet from the front table--complete quietly and independently
--REMINDER: HW policy
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED
Setting the Context
--agenda/HW
--information about blog (REMINDER)
Instruction -- Non-Negotiable Expectations and Procedures
--go over policies in depth via the "You Betcha vs. Nah, Not So Much" sheet
Transition -- interview questions out, directions given, partnerships formed via cards
Teambuilder/Research -- Partner Interviews
--in pairs, conduct interviews/take notes (10 mins.)
--Transition -- form two lines (partners facing partners)--shift the line
--in new pairs, conduct interviews/take notes (10 mins.)
--REPEAT PREVIOUS THREE STEPS ONE MORE TIME
Transition
--notes away (DO NOT LOSE!)/form a circle out of desks--bring The Contender and your notebook!
--go over discussion protocol
Discussion -- The Contender pgs. 1-80
--before we begin, what should be our focus?
--engage in discussion via protocol
Closure -- Creating Commitments/Potential Exam Question (on index card)
HW
--finish reading The Contender--continue doing Post-Its (engagement/forming habit)
--novel EXAM will take place next class!
