--sit at desk with Classroom Coupon/index card
--attendance
--purpose of Classroom Coupon
Jump Off (3 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained (an in-the-door protocol we'll follow each class day this school year)
--write name neatly on index card using marker from the front table--jot down group/band names and song titles on the back using pen or pencil
--pick a student to collect
Anticipatory Set (5 mins.)
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about blog
Activity -- Teacher Introduction/Teambuilding (25-30 mins.)
--I hand a paper bag to a random student--he/she then displays items from the bag on at a time, briefly describing what he/she is seeing
--guess who?!
--I further describe, explain, share anecdotes, etc. as a form of introduction (also referring to the "Who is Mr. Martin?" bulletin board/PowerPoint)
- the "why?" deliberately modeled with at least one item
--Transition
- Pick up a paper bag and the "Artifact Bag" sheet
--purposeful oral reading of assignment sheet:
- Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and _____ (due date) in order to succeed on one of your first official assignments of English 10.
- How can you attend to this purpose before, during, and after the upcoming oral reading block?
--Q & A/independent brainstorming time
--partner share
Transition (2 mins.)
--Please pick up a copy of the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet from the front table.
Looking Ahead -- Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Commitments & Rule of the Room/Consequences (20-25 mins.)
--oral reading of directions/modeling
--Q & A
--quiet and independent work time in preparation for small group discussion
--Transition
- groups of three formed via a drawing of cards
- one group member picks up a stack of six Post-its from the front table
--small-group discussion
- share commitments, draw consensus, and write four agreed-upon commitments on four Post-its
- share consequences, draw consensus, and write two agreed-upon consequences on two Post-its
--"clump" ideas together on the front board
- The brainstorming and organizing we are doing today will be used in class in the near future in order to engage in further discussion and make some important decisions.
--At the front table, pick up the last of the necessary HW materials:
- Letter
- "Important Information" document
--set parameters for work time
--work on purposefully reading the "Important Information" document OR...
HW (Class Preparation)
--Complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of class on _____. I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
--Purposefully read the "Important Information" document and bring the necessary materials to NEXT class (_____). Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) review the letter and the "Important Information" document. Bring the signature slip to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class for a 100% Class Preparation grade.
--Be ready for an ASSESSMENT NEXT class (_____) about the "Important Information" document.
Miscellaneous
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class. Though I know it might be a little intimidating or seem "weird," you need to get used to advocating for yourself and become comfortable working with me and your other teachers ASAP! :)
On the backburner:
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
