--THINK: Please obtain your Chromebook from the cart in the back of the classroom. After logging in, open a Google Doc and follow the directions below.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
--PAIR: Engage in discussion with your writing assignment partner via the "Jump Off" task
--SHARE: Engage in a whole-class discussion via the "Jump Off" task
- Consider the following question: Is it possible to separate out one's soft skills from one's academic-/job-specific skills?
--Please pick up a copy of the "Mr. Martin's English--Soft Skills Self-Assessment and Corresponding Comments" document from the front table.
Self-Assessment -- 1st Marking Period Soft Skills
--oral reading of self-assessment "Directions"/exemplification via a few sample responses from last school year
- What should we consider from the school year so far (e.g., free reading, Membean, etc.)?
- create a list on front board
--complete the "Mr. Martin's English--Soft Skills Self-Assessment and Corresponding Comments" document quietly and independently as directed
--When you finish, place your self-assessment in the black basket on the front table. Then, complete on or both of the following until further directions are given:
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (up to 25 mins.)
--I hand a paper bag to a 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 FOR UP TO THREE BAGS TOTAL
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY MEMBEAN TRAINING!
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (10/24). (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
Writing
--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay. Conferences will continue occurring through next week, and a score will be reported as part of your Marking Period 2 GPA.
--Continue outlining and/or drafting your short story. The final draft of the assignment is due on Wednesday, 11/13, which is just under one month from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Strongly consider actively/purposefully rereading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT WEEK!
--Please read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
- FYI: On the back of the Post-it stuck to your desk, you will find your current GPA (not including the writing piece).
- engage in free reading
- complete a 15-minute Membean training session.
Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (up to 25 mins.)
--I hand a paper bag to a 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 FOR UP TO THREE BAGS TOTAL
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY MEMBEAN TRAINING!
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (10/24). (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
Writing
--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay. Conferences will continue occurring through next week, and a score will be reported as part of your Marking Period 2 GPA.
--Continue outlining and/or drafting your short story. The final draft of the assignment is due on Wednesday, 11/13, which is just under one month from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Strongly consider actively/purposefully rereading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." Be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT WEEK!
--Please 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! :) Marking Period 2 of 6 begins next week when we return.
On the backburner:
- Style Activity
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
- tablet
- first Grammar Hammer
- officially begin creating an "Interest Inventory"
