English 9--9/6/2016 & 9/7/2016

In the Door (3 mins.)
--sit at desk with Classroom Coupon/index card/marker
--attendance
--purpose of Classroom Coupon

Jump Off (3 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained (an in-the-door protocol we'll follow each class day this year)
--write name neatly on index card using marker--jot down group/band names and song titles on the back using pen or pencil
--pick a student to collect

Anticipatory Set (5 mins.)
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction/Teambuilding (15-20 mins.)
--I hand a paper bag to random student--he/she then displays items from the bag one at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--I further describe, explain, share anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction (also referring to the "Who is Mr. Martin?" bulletin board/PowerPoint)
--Transition--pick up a paper bag, the "Artifact Bag" sheet, and the "Letter to Mr. Martin" sheet from the front table
--purposeful oral reading of assignment sheets:

• Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and Monday, 9/12 (ACE classes)/Tuesday, 9/13 (BDF classes) (two classes from now) in order to succeed on your first two official assignments of English 9.
• How can you attend to this purpose before, during, and after the upcoming oral reading block?

--Q & A

Activity #2 -- Take a Stand/Article of the Week (35-40 mins.)
--Has anyone been paying attention to the news/current events/pop culture this summer?  If so, what has struck you?

• briefly engage in discussion--I will share/clarify as necessary

--explanation of the protocol for Take a Stand (a quick activity we'll likely use often this school year):

• Momentarily, I will make a debatable statement:
• If you agree with the statement, STAND UP next to your desk.
• If you strongly agree with the statement, STAND ON your desk chair.
• If you disagree with the statement, STAY SEATED in your desk chair.
• If you strongly disagree with the statement, SIT ON THE FLOOR next to your desk.

--My 1st claim:  Team U.S.A. swimmer Ryan Lochte should be stripped of the medals he won at the recent Rio Olympics due to his inappropriate behavior and the false claims that he made.

• show your position
• cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)

--My 2nd claim:  Pokemon Go should be banned in the United States.

• show your position
• cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)

--My 3rd claim:  The band Twenty One Pilots has "sold out" and is now creating uninspired music simply to get more airplay and sell more albums.

• show your position
• cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)

--Transition

• Pick up one of the following choices for "English 9--Article of the Week #1 (9/5-9/9)--2016-2017 School Year":
• Choice A: "USA Today Sports Investigation Raises Questions About Rio Cops, Lochte Incident"
• Choice B: "Augmented Reality Games Like Pokemon Go Need a Code of Ethics--Now"
• Choice C: "Review: Twenty One Pilots--Blurryface"

--share rationale behind the Article of the Week (PowerPoint)
--purposeful oral reading of the directions in the box at the top of the first page for Article of the Week #1 (same directions regardless of article)

• Purpose: You should know exactly what to do while independently reading both today and in the future with regard to this assignment.
• How can you attend to this purpose before, during, and after the upcoming oral reading block?

--Q & A
--independent reading of Article of the Week #1 (5 mins. maximum)

Transition (1 min.)
--As soon as the independent reading block ends, turn in your Article of the Week #1 document to me at the front table; we will continue working with this document in the future.
--While you are up at the front table, pick up the necessary HW materials:

• Letter
• "Important Information" document

HW Time (remainder of class)
--set parameters for work time
--work on purposefully reading the "Important Information" document

HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of class on Monday, 9/12 (ACE classes)/Tuesday, 9/13 (BDF classes).  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
--Purposefully read the "Important Information" document and bring the necessary materials to next class. Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the "Important Information" document.  Bring the signature slip to turn in at the beginning of next class for a 100% Class Preparation grade.
--Be ready for an ASSESSMENT next class about the "Important Information" document.
HW (Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete the "Letter to Mr. Martin" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of class on Monday, 9/12 (ACE classes)/Tuesday, 9/13 (BDF classes).  Make sure to do your best work!
Miscellaneous
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class.  Though I know it might be a little intimidating or seem "weird," you need to get used to advocating for yourself and become comfortable working with me and your other teachers ASAP! :)