English 10 Honors--9/6/2017 & 9/7/2017

In the Door  (2 mins.)
--sit at desk with Classroom Coupon and index card
--attendance
--purpose of Classroom Coupon

Jump Off  (8 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained (an in-the-door protocol we'll follow each class day this year)
--write down five interview questions on index card--I will provide a few examples and share the writing prompt toward which today's interviews are building

Anticipatory Set  (8-10 mins.)
--welcome/broad course overview:

• Reading Like a Champ
• Literature
• Nonfiction 
• Writing Like a Champ
• Communicating Like a Champ
• The Human Element

--agenda/HW
--information about blog

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction/Teambuilding (20-25 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 and the "Artifact Bag" sheet from the front table
--purposeful oral reading of assignment sheet
--Q & A

Activity #2 -- Partner Interviews/Research  (30-35 mins.)
--form pairs by drawing cards
--in partnerships, conduct interviews/take notes (10-15 mins.)

• MODEL with a randomly selected student first

--Transition--form a circle out of the desks
--whole-class share-out--draw cards and share one intriguing piece of information learned (time permitting)

Transition --desks re-columned/notes put away/HW materials up and directions given (3 mins.)

• Letter
• "Important Information" document
• "English 10 Honors--Literature and Nonfiction Terms/Concepts" document

HW Time -- Mr. Martin's "Important Information" Document  (remainder of class time)
--engage in purposeful reading of document in preparation for assessment next class

HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of class on Tuesday, 9/12 (ACE class)/Wednesday, 9/13 (BDF class).  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
--Get in touch with the partner with whom you worked during class today and continue engaging in the "research" process.  The more intriguing and purpose-driven information you have gathered about your partner by the middle of next week, the better!
--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.
--Begin/continue working with your "English 10 Honors--Literature and Nonfiction Terms/Concepts" as directed.
--Prepare for the following ASSESSMENTS:

• mastery of the policies ("Important Information" document) NEXT class (9/8 [ACE class]/9/11 [BDF class])
• mastery of terms/concepts ("English 10 Honors--Literature and Nonfiction Terms/Concepts" document) (9/14 [ACE class]/9/15 [BDF class]) 

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! :)