--sit in the same desk as last class block (alphabetical order)--your name cards are out to help you get situated
--attendance
Jump Off (10-15 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained again as a reminder (if necessary)
- 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. Complete the task at hand quietly and independently--this is your "assessment". Good luck!
- When you finish with the assessment, turn the paper over and keep it on your desk. Then, pick up a copy of the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet from the front table. This is a class preparation assignment due at the start of NEXT class block, but you can get started on it now if time permits! :)
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED--INITIALS LISTED ON BOARD FOR HR DETENTION (IF NECESSARY)
S. the C. (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
--Write down five interview questions on your index card--I will provide a few examples and share the writing prompt toward which today's interviews are building.
Activity #2 -- Partner Interviews/Research (20-25 mins.)
--form pairs by drawing cards
--in partnerships, conduct interviews/take notes (10-15 mins.)
- MODEL with a randomly selected student first
--re-column the desks
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!
--Complete the "Commitments/Consequences" document as directed for use at the beginning of NEXT class (Thursday, 9/13). This task should not take you more than 5 minutes!
--Get in touch with the partner with whom you worked during class today and continue engaging in the "research" process. The more intriguing and purpose-driven information you have gathered about your partner by the middle of next week, the better!
--Continue working with your "English 10 Honors--Literature and Nonfiction Terms/Concepts" as directed.
--Prepare for the following ASSESSMENTS:
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from class so far!
--Get in touch with the partner with whom you worked during class today and continue engaging in the "research" process. The more intriguing and purpose-driven information you have gathered about your partner by the middle of next week, the better!
--Continue working with your "English 10 Honors--Literature and Nonfiction Terms/Concepts" as directed.
--Prepare for the following ASSESSMENTS:
- mastery of terms/concepts ("English 10 Honors--Literature and Nonfiction Terms/Concepts" document) beginning on Monday, 9/17
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from class so far!
