ACE class (another abbreviated agenda due to Opening Ceremony)/Block 2 BDF class
In the Door (1 min.)
--sit in the same desk as last class block (alphabetical order)
--attendance
Jump Off (10-15 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained again as a reminder
- Turn in your signed sheet/slip from the "Important Information" document by placing it in the black basket on the front table.
- Pick up each of the following from the front table:
- a copy of the "Day 1 Review - You betcha vs. Nah, not so much" sheet
- a copy of the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
- After purposefully reading the directions on the "Day 1 Review - You betcha vs. Nah, not so much" sheet, complete the task at hand quietly and independently--this is your "assessment". Good luck!
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED--INITIALS LISTED ON BOARD FOR HR DETENTION (IF NECESSARY).*
Setting the Context (5 mins.)
--agenda/HW
- Today's class block is atypical (AGAIN [ACE class]). Ah, well...it is what it is! :)
- Block 2 BDF: "Artifact Bag" and "Letter to Mr. Martin" Q & A
Instruction -- Important Information Document (STREAMLINED--25-30 mins.)
--go over policies fairly in depth via the "Day 1 Review – You betcha vs. Nah, not so much" sheet
- join our Google Classroom
Transition (1 min.)
--Pick up your copy of the first Article of the Week ("Nerd Alert: Reading is Good for Your Health") from the front table.
Literacy Activity -- Take a Stand/Article of the Week (remainder of class)--STILL HAVE NOT STARTED IN ACE CLASS (THOUGH STUDENTS HAVE PUT NAMES ON ARTICLE (LOCATED ON FRONT TABLE)
--Block 2 ACE: 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.
--"My" claim: Human beings often treat each other terribly, and this reality is due in part to people reading infrequently.
- show your position
- cold-calling--students randomly selected to briefly explain their stance (no more than three sentences)
--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- 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/modeling
--independent reading of Article of the Week #1 (5 mins. maximum)
Before You Leave
--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 (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Commitments/Consequences" document as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Tuesday, 9/12 [ACE class]/Wednesday, 9/13 [BDF class]). This task should not take you more than 5 minutes!
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (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!
HW (Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete the "Letter to Mr. Martin" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Tuesday, 9/12 [ACE class]/Wednesday, 9/13 [BDF 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!
--Remember that my classroom is available until 3:05ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!
Before You Leave
--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 (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Commitments/Consequences" document as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Tuesday, 9/12 [ACE class]/Wednesday, 9/13 [BDF class]). This task should not take you more than 5 minutes!
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (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!
HW (Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete the "Letter to Mr. Martin" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Tuesday, 9/12 [ACE class]/Wednesday, 9/13 [BDF 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!
--Remember that my classroom is available until 3:05ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!
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--BLOCK 3 BDF HAS NOT YET DONE ANYTHING FOR AOW
Block 3 BDF class
In the Door (1 min.)
--sit in the same desk as last class block (alphabetical order)
--attendance
Jump Off (10-15 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained again as a reminder
- Turn in your signed sheet/slip from the "Important Information" document by placing it in the black basket on the front table.
- Pick up a copy of the "Day 1 Review - You betcha vs. Nah, not so much" sheet from the front table. After purposefully reading the directions, complete the task at hand quietly and independently--this is your assessment. Good luck!
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED--INITIALS LISTED ON BOARD FOR HR DETENTION (IF NECESSARY)
Setting the Context (5 mins.)
--agenda/HW
--information about blog as a reminder
Instruction -- Important Information Document (35-40 mins.)
--go over policies in depth via the "Day 1 Review – You betcha vs. Nah, not so much" sheet
- join our Google Classroom
--Pick up a lined index card from the front table.
Looking Ahead #1 -- Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Commitments & Rule of the Room/Consequences (5 mins.)
--Follow the directions on PowerPoint for creating commitments and establishing classroom consequences quietly and independently. The brainstorming you do today will be used next class in order to engage in discussion and make some important decisions.
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--When finished, place your index card on the front table and take out your copy of the "Artifact Bag" sheet and your copy of the "Letter to Mr. Martin" sheet. (If you are missing either of these documents, head up to the front table.)
Looking Ahead #2 -- Upcoming Assignments
--"Artifact Bag" Q & A
- Do you know exactly what to do between now and next class in order to succeed on this assignment?
- Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and next class in order to succeed on this assignment.
- How can you attend to this purpose before, during, and after the upcoming oral reading block?
- Q & A
--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.
--"My" claim: Human beings often treat each other terribly, and this reality is due in part to people reading infrequently.
- 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?
--Q & A/modeling
--independent reading of Article of the Week #1 (5 mins. maximum [time permitting])
HW Time (time permitting)
--set parameters for work time--work on your "Letter to Mr. Martin" assignment
HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (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!
HW (Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete the "Letter to Mr. Martin" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (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!
--Remember that my classroom is available until 3:05ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!
