Friday, August 29, 2008

Today's Agenda: A and C Blocks

Today's class will be devoted to the Response to Literature baseline assessment. This test will take the entire class. Be sure to turn in your schema activators for the week, your signed policies form, and your summer reading.

We will not have homework this weekend - enjoy the holiday weekend!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Today's Agenda - A Block and C Block

SA: What makes a speech memorable/powerful? List and discuss some examples

1. Group discussion
2. Presentation of individual symbols
3. Defining SPAM

Homework:

1. DUE TOMORROW: SUMMER READING!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Today's Agenda

SA: What is a symbol? List and explain a few examples.

1. Syllabus, policies, and folders
2. Student information sheets
3. Tennis ball scenario and the "game of life"
4. Discussion of symbols and homework

Homework:
1. Bring in one object that symbolizes you
2. Write a one paragraph explanation of how that symbol represents you
3. Policies form - sign and return

Today's Agenda - A Block

SA: What is a symbol? List some symbols and explain what they represent

1. Discussion of the schema
2. Policies and procedures
3. Student information sheet
4. Locks and schedules

Homework:
1. Bring in one object that symbolizes you.
2. Write a one paragraph explanation of your symbol
3. Return signed policies form
4. Summer Reading is due on Friday!