English 10--9/13/2019 & 9/16/2019

Jump Off (8-10 mins.)
--Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk.
--Please write your first and last name on the Post-it Note located on your desk.  Then, stick the Post-it to your "Artifact Bag."  Finally, turn in your bag by placing it in the appropriately labeled box located at the front of the classroom.
--If you have already turned in your "Artifact Bag," but it is not labeled, please see me at the front table.
--If you have not yet done so, please turn in your signed slip from the "Important Information" document by placing it in the black basket on the front table.
--Open your notebook to a clean page.  Put today's date (9/13 [ACE] or 9/16 [BDF]) in the lefthand margin and label the page "Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Rule of the Room."  The overarching rule in Room 203 is "RESPECT EACH OTHER!".  Based on your understanding of the concept of respect, think about some of your past experiences in classrooms and make a list of behaviors that you have witnessed that could be considered disrespectful (and, therefore, would be breaking our key rule).  For example, in my notes, I might write down the following: "Talking while the teacher is talking."  Good luck--raise your hand if you need these directions clarified.
--Please SEE ME at the end of today's class block if I do not have a chance to check in with you sooner:

• Daniela G.
• Mason H.
• Kyle L.
• Faith M.
• Gabe M.
• Gabe P.
• Nicholas P.
• Lizardo S.
• Matthew S.
• Daniel S.
• Devin T.
• Zoe T.
• Derrick W.

--HW policy reminder
*WHILE STUDENTS WORK, HW CHECKED--NAMES LISTED ON BOARD FOR HR DETENTION (IF NECESSARY)

S. the C. (5 mins.)
--"Office Hours" slip handed out
--agenda/HW

IMPORTANT Discussion – Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Commitments & Rule of the Room/Consequences (flex time)
--share my commitments posted in the front of the classroom
--share student commitments posted in the front of the classroom
--share Rule of the Room--potential "breaks" from the Jump Off discussed (link to student commitments)
--potential consequences chart projected via PowerPoint

• Are any items missing that you think are worthy of consideration?

--discuss potential consequences and make decisions via chart on PowerPoint ("My thoughts...your thoughts?")

Transition
--form an alphabetized-by-first-name circle out of the desks

Teambuilding Activity -- Artifact Bags (until a few minutes before class ends)
--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(s)/peers
--REPEAT THE PROCESS...

Before You Leave
--re-column the desks

HW (Class Preparation)
--Please aim to read at least 5 pages of your free reading book between now and next class, and bring your free reading book to class daily.  I intend to randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.  If you still do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something on your own time before we meet again.  We will head to the library next week (ACE)/this week (BDF), and I will be checking your books in the near future!
Miscellaneous
--If you did not turn in the assignment due today, please make sure to attend to the policies that we reviewed both last class and today.  In other words, you are expected to come to Room 203 during homeroom today (Block 1 ACE) or the following day (all other classes).
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from our course so far.  Remember, too, that my classroom is available until 3:05-ish each day.
--Expect to produce your first writing sample of the course sometime in the near future! ;)  If you think it would be beneficial to do so, review the meaning and application of the following terms:

• argument
• claim
• counterclaim
• paragraph claim (topic sentence[s])
• evidence
• reasoning (explanatory tieback[s])
• concluding sentence(s)

Consider, too, reviewing the following grammar rules addressed in English 9:

• proper punctuation with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS words)
• proper use of possessive apostrophes

--Block 1 ACE: Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.

English 10 Honors--9/11/2019

Jump Off (20-25 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained yet again as a reminder

• Today's Jump Off
• Please turn in your signed slip from the "Important Information" document by placing it in the black basket on the front table.  You might want to keep your "Important Information" document out!
• Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk.  (It is possible that seating arrangements have been adjusted a little bit.)  At your desk, you will find the following: 
• a copy of the "Day 1 Review - You betcha! vs. Nah, not so much" sheet
• a copy of the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
• After purposefully reading the "DIRECTIONS" at the top of the "Day 1..." sheet, 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, ...
• begin brainstorming via the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet.
• grab a few pages of your free reading book (if you finish the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet)!

*WHILE YOU WORK, I WILL CHECK HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND LIST INITIALS ON THE WHITEBOARD FOR HOMEROOM DETENTION.  I HOPE I DO NOT HAVE TO LIST ANY NAMES! :)

S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--HW policy reminder (if necessary)
--students share/compare in groups of two-three
--information about blog as a reminder
--agenda/HW

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

Looking Ahead -- Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Commitments & Rule of the Room/Consequences (5-10 mins.)

--oral reading of directions/MODELING (if necessary)

• share my commitments, which are posted in the front of the classroom

--Q & A (if necessary)
--quiet and independent work time (cont.) 

• The brainstorming you are doing today will be used in class in the near future in order to engage in further organization/discussion and make some important decisions.

Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please place your sheet in the black basket on the front table.  Then, engage in free reading until the class block ends.

Before You Leave -- Free Reading (remainder of class)

HW (Class Preparation)
--Please aim to read at least 5 pages of your free reading book between now and next class, and bring your free reading book to class daily.  I intend to randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.  If you still do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something on your own time before we meet again.  We will head to the library next week, and I will be checking your books in the near future! 
--Please complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Friday, 9/13).  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
Miscellaneous
--If you did not turn in the assignment due today, please make sure to attend to the policies that we reviewed today in class.  In other words, you are expected to come to Room 203 during homeroom today (Block 1 ACE) or the following day (all other classes).
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class!
--Remember that my classroom is available until 3:05-ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Hand out the letter and "Important Information" document
• "Commitments/Consequences" sheet--organization and creating consequences
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.

English 10--9/11/2019 & 9/12/2019

Jump Off (20-25 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained yet again as a reminder

• Today's Jump Off
• Please turn in your signed slip from the "Important Information" document by placing it in the black basket on the front table.  You might want to keep your "Important Information" document out!
• Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk.  (It is possible that seating arrangements have been adjusted a little bit.)  At your desk, you will find the following: 
• a copy of the "Day 1 Review - You betcha! vs. Nah, not so much" sheet
• a copy of the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
• After purposefully reading the "DIRECTIONS" at the top of the "Day 1..." sheet, 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, begin brainstorming via the "Commitments/Consequences" sheet.

*WHILE YOU WORK, I WILL CHECK HOMEWORK COMPLETION AND LIST INITIALS ON THE WHITEBOARD FOR HOMEROOM DETENTION.  I HOPE I DO NOT HAVE TO LIST ANY NAMES! :)

S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--HW policy reminder (if necessary)
--students share/compare in groups of two-three
--information about blog as a reminder
--agenda/HW

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

Looking Ahead -- Establishing Our Classroom Environment: Commitments & Rule of the Room/Consequences (5-10 mins.)
--oral reading of directions/MODELING (if necessary)

• share my commitments, which are posted in the front of the classroom

--Q & A (if necessary)
--quiet and independent work time (cont.) 

• The brainstorming you are doing today will be used in class in the near future in order to engage in further organization/discussion and make some important decisions.

Transition (1-2 mins.)
--Please place your sheet in the black basket on the front table.  Then, engage in free reading until the class block ends.

Before You Leave -- Free Reading (remainder of class)

HW (Class Preparation)
--Please aim to read at least 5 pages of your free reading book between now and next class, and bring your free reading book to class daily.  I intend to randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.  If you still do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something on your own time before we meet again.  We will head to the library next week, and I will be checking your books in the near future! 
--Please complete the "Artifact Bag" assignment as directed to turn in at the beginning of NEXT class (Friday, 9/13 [ACE] or Monday, 9/16 [BDF]).  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
Miscellaneous
--If you did not turn in the assignment due today, please make sure to attend to the policies that we reviewed today in class.  In other words, you are expected to come to Room 203 during homeroom today (Block 1 ACE) or the following day (all other classes).
--Make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class!
--Remember that my classroom is available until 3:05-ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!
--Block 2 BDF and Block 4 BDF: Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Hand out the letter and "Important Information" document
• "Commitments/Consequences" sheet--organization and creating consequences
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.

English 10 Honors--9/9/2019

Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained again as a reminder

• Today's Jump Off
• Please find your name card and sit in the corresponding desk.  At your desk, you will find the following: 
• a paper bag
• the "Artifact Bag" sheet
• a letter from me to your parent(s)/guardian(s)
• the "Important Information" document

--FYI: Gandhi was 78 when he died!

Setting the Context (8-10 mins.)
--attendance
--information about blog as a reminder
--agenda/HW

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction/Teambuilding (30-35 mins.)
--purposeful oral reading of assignment sheet:

• Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and Friday, 9/13 (ACE) or Monday, 9/16 (BDF) 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
--MODELING independent brainstorming for my bag

• the "why?" deliberately modeled for at least one potential item

--set parameters for brainstorming time (if necessary)
--independent brainstorming time

• As you work, all adults in the room will circulate and "chat" with as many of you as possible!

--Closure

• Consider the following prompt, and be prepared to verbalize your response to it:
• Pick one of the items that you are considering including in your "Artifact Bag."  Without telling us what the item is, tell us why you decided the item is worthy of consideration.

--partnerships self-selected

--partner share
--whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (6 students)

Activity #2 -- Free Reading (cont.) (25-30 mins.)
--Engage in free reading for about 15 minutes.  Be prepared to verbalize your responses to the following:

• What book did you pick?  Why?
• In my book, ... (summarize)

--partnerships from last class block: 

• Block 3B ACE
• Lindsey J. & Shealyn L.
• Matthew C. & Lillian J.
• Kaelin B. & Isabelle V.
• Sara P. & Justin S.
• Garan R. & Paige R.
• Jillian J. & Kelsey S.
• Block 4 ACE
• Nadia B. & Nate W.
• Sabrina A. & Danielle W.
• Courtney R. & Nick S.
• Jacob D. & Sarah K.
• Katelyn D. & Eliot G.
• Beth B. & Angela T.
• Kylei W. & Mr. M. 

--Closure

• partner share with regard to the two questions above
• Make sure that you attentively listen so that you are able to contribute to the whole-class share-out if you are called upon to do so!
• whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (7 students)
• In my partner's book, ... (summarize)

Before You Leave
--Please let me know if I need to update my book sign-out sheet (e.g., you swapped a previous book from our library for a new book). 

HW Time (time permitting)
--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 Friday, 9/13.  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
--Please bring your free reading book to class daily between now and when you finish the book, which is due for completion at the end of Marking Period 2.  If you do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something before our next class block together.  (FYI: The high school library should be open later this week, and I will try to find us some class time to swing over there!).  I will be checking your books in the near future!
--Purposefully read the "Important Information" document and bring the necessary materials to NEXT CLASS (Wednesday, 9/11).  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 (Wednesday, 9/11) about the "Important Information" document.
Miscellaneous
--Again, make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class!  My classroom is available until 3:05-ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Hand out the letter and "Important Information" document
• "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.

English 10--9/9/2019 & 9/10/2019

Jump Off (1-2 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained again as a reminder

• Today's Jump Off
• Please sit in the same desk as last class block where you will find the following: 
• your name card
• a paper bag
• the "Artifact Bag" sheet
• a letter from me to your parent(s)/guardian(s)
• the "Important Information" document

--FYI: Gandhi was 78 when he died!

Setting the Context (8-10 mins.)
--attendance
--information about blog as a reminder
--agenda/HW

Activity #1 -- Teacher Introduction/Teambuilding (30-35 mins.)
--purposeful oral reading of assignment sheet:

• Purpose: You should know exactly what to do between now and Friday, 9/13 (ACE) or Monday, 9/16 (BDF) 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
--MODELING independent brainstorming for my bag

• the "why?" deliberately modeled for at least one potential item

--set parameters for brainstorming time
--independent brainstorming time

• As you work, all adults in the room will circulate and "chat" with as many of you as possible!

--Closure

• Consider the following prompt, and be prepared to verbalize your response to it:
• Pick one of the items that you are considering including in your "Artifact Bag."  Without telling us what the item is, tell us why you decided the item is worthy of consideration.

--partnerships self-selected

--partner share
--whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (5 students)

Activity #2 -- Free Reading (cont.) (25-30 mins.)
--Block 4 BDF: If you do not yet have a free reading book selected, please see me at the front table for browsing advice, book talks, etc.
--Engage in free reading for about 15 minutes.  Be prepared to verbalize your responses to the following:

• What book did you pick?  Why?
• In my book, ... (summarize)

--Block 1 ACE: partnerships from last class block: 

• Bryce H. & Shane M.
• Derrick W. & Destinee W.
• Zoe M. & Zoe T.
• Alan P.-A. & Nate W.
• Daniela G. & Gabe P.
• Aidan B. & Jason P.
• Kaitlynn B. & Leah W.
• Kyle L. & Gabe M.
• Joe M. & Faith M.
• Grace C. & Mr. M.

--Block 2 BDF/Block 4 BDF: partnerships formed via a drawing of cards
--Closure

• partner share with regard to the two questions above
• Make sure that you attentively listen so that you are able to contribute to the whole-class share-out if you are called upon to do so!
• whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (5 students)
• In my partner's book, ... (summarize)

Before You Leave
--Please let me know if I need to update my book sign-out sheet (e.g., you swapped a previous book from our library for a new book). 

HW Time (time permitting)
--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 Friday, 9/13 (ACE) or Monday, 9/16 (BDF).  I am looking forward to taking "breaks in the action" the next few weeks in order to use these bags for teambuilding!
--Please bring your free reading book to class daily between now and when you finish the book, which is due for completion at the end of Marking Period 2.  If you do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something before our next class block together.  (FYI: The high school library should be open later this week, and I will try to find us some class time to swing over there!).  I will be checking your books in the near future!
--Purposefully read the "Important Information" document and bring the necessary materials to NEXT CLASS (Wednesday, 9/11 [ACE] or Thursday, 9/12 [BDF]).  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 (Wednesday, 9/11 [ACE] or Thursday, 9/12 [BDF]) about the "Important Information" document.
Miscellaneous
--Again, make sure to SEE ME if you have any questions about anything from today's class!  My classroom is available until 3:05-ish each day if you would like to stay after and work on homework!

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Hand out the letter and "Important Information" document
• "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.

English 10--9/6/2019 (ABBREVIATED AGENDA--OPENING CEREMONY)

In the Door (3 mins.)
--Please sit at the desk with the following on it: 

• an index card with your name on it
• your Classroom Coupon
• a copy of the "Free Reading Course Component--Book Surfing" sheet

--attendance
--purpose of Classroom Coupon shared

Jump Off (3 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained (an in-the-door protocol we will follow each class day this school year)

• Today's Jump Off
• Please jot down group/band names and song titles on the back of the index card with your name on it.  I will model free association on the whiteboard while concurrently revealing a little bit about myself!  When you finish, walk your card up to the front table and place it in the black basket.

Anticipatory Set (15-20 mins.)
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about the blog shared
--brief book talk(s) delivered
--"lay of the land" given (e.g., dystopian/science fiction by the univent)
--use of "Free Reading Course Component--Book Surfing" sheet modeled

Activity -- Free Reading (30-40 mins.)
--Engage in "Book Surfing" in an attempt to find the perfect read (unless you already have a book here in class today--begin reading if this is the case!).  Be prepared to verbalize your responses to the following questions:

• What book did you pick?  Why?

--Engage in free reading for 15 minutes.  Be prepared to verbalize your response to the following prompt:

• In my book, ... (summarize)

--partnerships established via a drawing of cards

--partner share with regard to the two questions above
--whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (5 students)

--Closure

• partner share with regard to the two questions above
• Make sure that you attentively listen so that you are able to contribute to the whole-class share-out if you are called upon to do so!
• whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (5 students)
• My partner is reading...  In the book, ... (summarize)

Before You Leave (remainder of class)
--If you were hooked by the book that you picked up in the classroom today, sign out the book on the sheet located on the front table.  If not, return the book by placing it on the front table.

HW (Class Preparation)
--Please bring your free reading book to class daily between now and when you finish the book, which is due for completing at the end of Marking Period 2.  If you do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something before our next class block together.  (FYI: The high school library should be open next week, and I will try to find us some class time to swing over there!).  I will be checking your books in the near future!
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! :)
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Hand out the letter and "Important Information" document
• "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.

English 10 Honors--9/5/2019

In the Door (3 mins.)
--Please sit at the desk with the following on it: 

• your Classroom Coupon
• a strip of paper with two questions on it
• an index card with your name on it
• a copy of the "Free Reading Course Component--Book Surfing" sheet

--attendance
--purpose of Classroom Coupon shared

Jump Off (8-10 mins.)
--concept of the Jump Off explained (an in-the-door protocol we will follow each class day this school year) and MODELED

• Today's Jump Off
• Please respond to the two questions on the strip of paper.  When you finish, walk your paper up to the front table and place it in the black basket.  Then, jot down group/band names and song titles on the back of the index card with your name on it.

--selected student collects the index cards

Anticipatory Set (25-30 mins.)
--welcome
--agenda/HW
--information about the blog shared
--results of "Gandhi experiment" compiled and connected to one of the books I am currently reading
--brief book talk(s) delivered
--"lay of the land" given (e.g., dystopian/science fiction by the univent)
--use of "Free Reading Course Component--Book Surfing" sheet modeled

Activity -- Free Reading (30-40 mins.)
--Engage in "Book Surfing" in an attempt to find the perfect read (unless you already have a book here in class today--begin reading if this is the case!).  Be prepared to verbalize your responses to the following questions:

• What book did you pick?  Why?

--Engage in free reading for 15 minutes.  Be prepared to verbalize your response to the following prompt:

• In my book, ... (summarize)

--partnerships established via a drawing of cards

--partner share with regard to the two questions above
--whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (5 students)

--Closure

• partner share (same partners as earlier in the block)
• Make sure that you attentively listen so that you are able to contribute to the whole-class share-out if you are called upon to do so!
• whole-class share-out via volunteers and/or a drawing of cards (5 students)
• My partner is reading...  In the book, ... (summarize)

Before You Leave (remainder of class)
--If you were hooked by the book that you picked up in the classroom today, sign out the book on the sheet located on the front table.  If not, return the book by placing it on the front table.

HW (Class Preparation)
--Please bring your free reading book to class daily between now and when you finish the book, which is due for completing at the end of Marking Period 2.  If you do not yet have something worth reading, see if you can find something before our next class block together.  (FYI: The high school library should be open next week, and I will try to find us some class time to swing over there!).  I will be checking your books in the near future!
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! :)
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)

On the backburner:

• "Free Reading Course Component--Overview Document"
• High school library for additional book surfing time
• Hand out the letter and "Important Information" document
• "Commitments/Consequences" sheet
• Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.