English 10--9/11/2018

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!

--HW policy reminder
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED--INITIALS LISTED ON BOARD FOR HR DETENTION (IF NECESSARY)

Setting the Context (5 mins.)
--students share/compare in groups of two-three
--agenda/HW
--information about blog as a reminder

Instruction -- Important Information Document (30-35 mins.)
--go over policies fairly in depth via the "Day 1 Review – You betcha vs. Nah, not so much" sheet

• take a break halfway through by playing the Shoe Game

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.

HW Time (time permitting)
--set parameters for work time

--work quietly and independently on "Artifact Bag"

• progress-checks with Mr. Martin

HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Thursday, 9/13).  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
Miscellaneous
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class!
--Remember that my classroom is available until 3:05-ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!

On the backburner:

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