English 9--1/7/2019 & 1/8/2019

Transition (2 mins.)
--Take out your notebook and date the page (1/7/2019 [ACE] or 1/8/2019 [BDF]).  During the next part of today's class, we will bounce back and forth between me giving you a prompt and you doing some writing (hence the need for lined paper!).

Thinking, Writing, and Speaking Activity -- The Time Machine and S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Part 1--Time Machines (15-20 mins.)
--write for 3-5 minutes in response to each of the four related prompts
--Transition--form partnerships
--partner share (30 seconds per partner)
--Transition--return to desks
--whole-class share-out (30 seconds per volunteer)
--When we finish this part of the activity, draw a line in your notebook underneath your writing.  Then, label the next section of your notes "S.M.A.R.T. Goals".
Part 2--S.M.A.R.T. Goals (20-25 mins.)
--How many of you know someone who set a New Year's resolution over the weekend?  How many of you set one yourself?

--link the concept of New Year's resolutions to both Part 1 of today's activity and setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals

• S.M.A.R.T. Goal acronym explained/notes written on front board/sample S.M.A.R.T. Goal (mine) crafted

--Transition--pick up a copy of the "Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals..." document from the front table (1 min.)
--set one S.M.A.R.T. Goal for 2018 that relates to Part 1 of today's activity

• As you work, I will refine my S.M.A.R.T. Goal (if necessary) and circulate throughout the classroom in the hopes of helping you out!

--Transition--pick up an index card from the front table and form partnerships
--partner share (30 seconds per partner)
Closure (5-8 mins.)

• Write your first and last name at the top of your index card.  Then, write your S.M.A.R.T. Goal down on your index card.  When you finish, place your index card in the black basket on the front table and pick up a copy of the "The Essential Questions" sheet.  I would like to both read and discuss this sheet so that the directions are clear for how to proceed for the rest of the class block. (1 min.)

Looking Ahead -- Romeo and Juliet Unit--The Essential Questions (remainder of class [time permitting])--DID NOT GET TO--COMPLETE NEXT CLASS

--oral reading of the "The Essential Questions" sheet as well as directions given/modeled for how to use the sheet

Directions

• Re-read the Essential Questions for the The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Unit.  Then, freely write any shareable thoughts/ideas you have about one or more of the questions.  You can write your thoughts/ideas on the back of the sheet.  Be prepared to share, as I will likely draw cards!

--Q & A
--quiet and independent work time as per "Directions" above
--via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards, begin discussing the Essential Questions

HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!

• "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are" (Mason Cooley).

Miscellaneous

--Consider working toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal.  Do something great this year!