--Take out your "Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews" essay. Doublecheck that you have fulfilled all of the requirements set forth in the "Grading Rubric" section (e.g., make sure that you have labeled your five developed, intriguing pieces of evidence) before submitting your writing piece by placing it in the black basket on the front table. If you are electing to use your "Classroom Coupon" today, place it in the black basket in lieu of your writing piece.
--Please write your first and last name on a Post-it. Stick the Post-it to your free reading book, and place the book on the front table.
--Give me your undivided attention for directions for the rest of the class block.
S. the C. (3-5 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Review/Looking Ahead -- What Is CERCA? (3-5 mins.)
--view "crash course" slides together
--quick Q & A
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 (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!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
Miscellaneous
--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.
- Membean
