Jump Off
--Pick up the final proposal sheet from the front table. This proposal is due at the beginning of class on January 28th, 2013 (our next class)--Mr. Martin encourages mindfulness!
--Spend a few minutes studying for the forthcoming Unit
#6 vocabulary quiz quietly and independently. Mr. Martin will be around
momentarily with the quiz.
--Complete the vocabulary quiz quietly and independently. Good luck!
--SEE ME TODAY DURING CLASS ONCE WE GET STARTED ON THE ASSESSMENTS: Kerstyn Ganshaw, Jordan Healy, and Jacob Maier
Transition
--When you finish the vocabulary quiz, submit it by placing it on the front table. While you're up there, pick up a ScanTron and a copy of the midterm. Write your name on the ScanTron, carefully read the directions, and begin purposefully reading. Take your time on this assessment--you have until class ends to finish (and beyond if you need more time!).
Assessment -- Senior English Midterm 2013
--complete the assessment as directed
--When you finish, turn in your assessment by placing it on the front table. Then, put your head down on your desk and relax (unless you have some work to do for another class--ask Mr. Martin for a locker pass if you need one)!
Brain Break/Sharpening the Saw -- Mum Ball
HW
--Spend 15 minutes exploring your interests with argumentation in mind ("Stumble", consult the Livonia High School Library databases, run a Google search, check out the news, etc.). At the beginning of our next class (January 28th, 2013), you must turn in a mindfully completed "Potential Topic Proposal Sheet #3".
--Good luck on your midterm exams (if you have any)--see you next week (maybe)!
