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.
