We have made it half way through the first week! Congrats! Here's a quick update on what we've done so far this week!
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 "Introduction" speeches. You guys were given a partner. You will interview this partner and then introduce them to the class in a 2-3 minute speech. Speeches will start FRIDAY.
Homework: 15-20 questions due Thursday (TOMORROW)
Thursday - We will be having a workday. With the questions you completed for homework, you will be interviewing your partner and then putting together the outline for your speech. Remember: Speeches need to be AT LEAST 2 minutes long.
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:
English 2 Syllabus
Letter to Miss D. Instructions
Classroom Jobs Application
Introduction Speech Instructions
Introduction Speech - Example Outline
Introduction Speech - Rubric
Have a great day Wildcats!
~Miss Dinges