English 9--9/6/2018 & 9/7/2018

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 school 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 -- Teacher Introduction/Teambuilding (25-30 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 Yourself" sheet from the front table

--purposeful oral reading of assignment sheets:

• Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and Wednesday, 9/12 (ACE) OR Thursday, 9/13 (BDF) 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/independent brainstorming time
--partner share

Transition (2 mins.)
--Please pick up a copy of the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet from the front table.

Looking Ahead -- Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Commitments & Rule of the Room/Consequences (20-25 mins.)
--oral reading of directions/modeling
--Q & A
--quiet and independent work time in preparation for small group discussion
--Transition

• groups of three formed via a drawing of cards
• one group member picks up a stack of six Post-its from the front table

--small-group discussion

• share commitments, draw consensus, and write four agreed-upon commitments on four Post-its
• share consequences, draw consensus, and write two agreed-upon consequences on two Post-its

--"clump" ideas together on the front board

• The brainstorming and organizing we are doing today will be used in class in the near future in order to engage in further discussion and make some important decisions.

Transition (1 min.)
--At the front table, pick up the last of 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 Wednesday, 9/12 (ACE) OR Thursday, 9/13 (BDF).  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 (Monday, 9/10 [ACE] OR Tuesday, 9/11 [BDF]). 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 Yourself" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 9/12 (ACE) OR Thursday, 9/13 (BDF).
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! :)

On the backburner:

• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.