Friday, September 21, 2018

English 10--9/21/2018

Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk.  These are your seats for today's class block.
--I will be checking in with the following students today during Writing Workshop regarding Membean:
  • Abigail F.
  • Eli S.
  • Peter T.
  • Trent W.
S. the C. (5-8 mins.)
--agenda/HW

Review/Looking Ahead -- What Is CERCA? (5-8 mins.)
--view "crash course" slides together
--groups shared/directions given (quietly discuss multiple choice together and reveal majority responses via tile)

Comprehension Check -- What Is CERCA? (5-8 mins.)
--group "quiz" (for candy!)

Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom.

Writing Workshop/Pre-Assessment -- ThinkCERCA Baseline Writing Assessment (remainder of class)
--log in to Chromebook
--log in to ThinkCERCA and create your writing sample (see directions written on the whiteboard)
--If you finish before class ends, please read your free reading book or a copy of Upfront newsmagazine until the bell rings.

Before You Leave
--fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via the proper cord--I'm watching yoouuu! :)

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 9/27 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).  Vocabulary Quiz #1 will take place in class on Monday, 10/1 (BDF).
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!  I will be checking your books in the near future!
Miscellaneous
--Expect to do some more Artifact Bags next week.
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
  • Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.