--If you did not turn in your "Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews" essay last class block, please do so now by placing it in the black basket on the front table.
--Please pick up a copy of the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet from the front table and give it a quick scan. We will be dealing with this document later in the class block.
S. the C. (3-5 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Vocabulary Workshop -- Membean (Routine, Calibration, and Training Session) (25-30 mins.)
--oral reading purpose established
- After an oral reading of the Membean sheet, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- What is Membean?
- What are the weekly expectations for Membean?
- How is your interaction/progress with Membean reported?
- What accountability measures exist to help you stay current with Membean?
- BONUS:
- Why do we use Membean here at Livonia Senior High School?
- discussion/Q & A
- Obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom and log in.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi81wKsyl8Y
--calibrate and complete one 15-minute training session
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--fully shutdown your Chromebook, return it to the proper slot, and plug it in via the proper cord--I'm watching yoouuu! :)
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (remainder of class)
--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?!
--owner of the bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers--REPEAT THE PROCESS...
HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 10/4 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
On the backburner:
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
