In the Door (3 mins.)
--sit at desk with Classroom Coupon
--attendance
--purpose of Classroom Coupon
Jump Off (3-5 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained (an in-the-door protocol we'll follow each class day this year)
--pick up one of each of the following from the front table:
- a paper bag
- the "Artifact Bag" sheet
- the "Letter to Mr. Martin" sheet
- the "English 9--Article of the Week #1 (9/4-9/8)--2017-2018 School Year" document ("Nerd Alert: Reading is Good for Your Health")
- the letter from me to your parent(s)/guardian(s)
- the "Important Information" document
--welcome
- Today's class block is atypical. Our main objective is making sure that everyone leaves aware of what to do between now and each of the next few classes in order to continue moving forward!
--agenda/HW
--Q & A (e.g., How can I clarify any of the upcoming assignments for you?)
Looking Ahead #1 -- Teambuilding Assignments (flex time)
--purposeful oral reading of first two assignment sheets:
- Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and Tuesday, 9/12 (ACE class) (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?
Activity/Looking Ahead #2 -- Take a Stand/Article of the Week (flex time/time permitting)
--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
- 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.
- show your position
- cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)
--purposeful oral reading of the directions in the box at the top of the first page for Article of the Week #1
- 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?
--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.
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 Tuesday, 9/12 (ACE class). 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 Tuesday, 9/12 (ACE class). 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! :)
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BDF classes
In the Door (3 mins.)
--sit at desk with Classroom Coupon/index card
--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 from the front table--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 (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, 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 Wednesday, 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?
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
- 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.
- show your position
- cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)
- Pick up a copy of "English 9--Article of the Week #1 (9/4-9/8)--2017-2018 School Year" ("Nerd Alert: Reading is Good for Your Health") from the front table.
--purposeful oral reading of the directions in the box at the top of the first page for Article of the Week #1
- 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?
--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
--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 Wednesday, 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 Wednesday, 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! :)
