Monday - We took attendance and were assigned seats. I gave you all a copy of the syllabus, which is also posted below in case you need another copy! I also presented a little bit about myself and the expectations I have for this class.
Homework: Letter to Miss D. due Wednesday 8/20. (8/21 for 1st hour)
Tuesday - Help Wanted! After we finished our "Wake-up Warm-Ups" for the day, I posted 7 jobs around the class that I needed help with. The classes were split into groups and circulated the room reading the descriptions and filling out a survey on whether they were interested in having that job or not. After we finished, you guys filled out an application for a job that interested you. EVERYONE had to fill out the application seriously, even if they didn't want a job. Those that don't actually want a job were asked to check the "please do not select me" box at the end of the form. This will be our first grade of the quarter!
Homework: Letter to Miss D. due Wednesday 8/20 and Application due by the end of the hour.
Wednesday - After Wake-Up Warm-Ups and the collecting of the homework, we did an Ice Breaker activity to help everyone figure out everyone else's names. Every student had to go around and say their name and something about them that we wouldn't know by looking at them. Plus they had to say the names of everyone who had gone before them. Afterwards we began our "In the Bag" speeches. You guys will have to give a speech on 3-5 objects that represent you and who you are. You can bring in the items you are talking about as extra credit, if you wish.
Homework: Rough Draft of Outline of Speech
Thursday - We will be having a workday. With your rough draft, you will be working to make it better. You can practice with a partner to make sure it fits in the time limit (2-3 minutes), you can make sure you are telling interesting stories, and you can make sure that you feel comfortable with the material.
Homework: Be ready to give your speech!
Friday - Speeches begin (After FRITUNES of course)
Class Jobs:
- The Secretary
- The job: The secretary takes attendance, takes good notes, and labels and saves handouts for absent students.
- Skills needed: Should be reliable, have good attendance, and know most people's names in the class
- The Ambassador
- The job: Introduces new students to class procedures, helps absent students, welcomes visitors and explains what the daily objective is (what students are learning for the day)
- Skills needed: Should be friendly and like to meet new people, outgoing, hospitable, and should have a strong grasp on our classroom procedures.
- The Master of Ceremonies
- The job: Conduct all classroom celebrations, lead class in "Happy Birthday," monitor prize box, keep up the West spirit!
- Skills needed: Outgoing personality, comfortable in front of the class, joyful, creative.
- The Errand Manager
- The job: Pick up things for the teacher as needed, deliver notes and materials to places in the building.
- Skills needed: Flexible, willing to run around, responsible, reliable, trustworth
- The Spot-Checker:
- The job: Double check the room for cleanliness and order before leaving each day.
- Skills needed: Organized, cares about maintaining a clear environment, has a next class not too far away.
- The Tech Officer
- The job: Assist students during technology lessons in the computer lab, coordinate and assist with class tech projects outside the classroom.
- Skills needed: Knowledge and skill using class technology, quick learner, helpful, frequent user of technology at home.
Resources/Worksheets
Have a great day Wildcats!
~Miss Dinges
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