Jump Off (1 min.)
--FYI: The vocabulary quiz that was originally scheduled for today has been postponed!
--Find your name card in the circle and sit in the corresponding desk.
S. the C. (3-5 mins.)
--agenda/HW
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (until 20-ish mins. remaining)
--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 bag further describes, explains, shares anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction to teacher/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS...
Transition (1-2 mins.)
--re-column the desks
Flex Block -- Membean Training/Free Reading (15-20 mins.)
--log in to Membean and complete one 15-minute training session OR
--engage in free reading
Before You Leave
--If you used your Chromebook, full shut it down, 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)
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/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). Vocabulary Quiz #1 will tentatively take place on Thursday, 10/11 (BDF) or Friday, 10/12 (ACE).
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!
--Review your first-draft reading notes for Rilke's letter so that you are ready to hit the following target next class block:
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
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!
--Review your first-draft reading notes for Rilke's letter so that you are ready to hit the following target next class block:
- When reading nonfiction, I can contribute something (a question, an answer, an important detail, etc.) to a whole-group discussion that moves us forward.
--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.
- Do "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 2 ACE
- Do Dr. G's "Artifact Bag" and Mrs. Cole's "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 2 ACE
- Do Mrs. Cole's "Artifact Bag" as part of sharing in Block 4 BDF
