Back to the Drawing Board

New Rules and Routines

New Routines• 1. I am going to start checking for supplies once

again – What:

• I will come around and check to make sure each and every student is bringing their composition notebook and binder to class

– WHY: • students are able to keep all papers safe and organized• Students will always have class notes as a resource for in class

activities • Students get in the habit of being prepared: COLLEGE

READINESS

• 2. POP QUIZZES – WHAT:

• every week or two• Short quiz. Can use your notes

– WHY: • Check to see understanding before test• Encourage students to take notes during class• Raise test and quiz averages for your grade

• 3. STAGGER EXIT SLIPS – WHAT:

• exit slips will now be given first thing the following day after a lecture

– WHY: • Encourages students to get in the habit of studying consistently

instead of just before the test

• Reviews as well as evaluates

• Encourages students to take notes

• Allows students to process information over time

CLARIFICATION• YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

TAKING THE EXIT SLIP WHETHER YOU WERE HERE OR NOT– Why: it is YOUR responsibility to make up

for lost class time. We will not reach our goal if students continue to miss content

• How: emailing Ms. Cota – Looking up power points on the blog. – Coming in after school before the following class

period.

New Class Rules #1

• All phones should be put away for the entirety of the class period – Why: they have proven to be a distraction

to learning while in class (and you don’t even get service anyway)

#2

• Students will come prepared to each and every class period – Why: our class time is valuable and cannot

be wasted by lack of preparation

#3

• Students will follow directions the first time they are given – Why: classes are designed to give

students the most content in the best way. It is imperative that students follow directions in order for the class period to be successful.

#4

• Students will be respectful, considerate, and academically supportive of their peers. – Why: in order to effectively learn students

need to feel safe. Group work needs to be effective in order for students to truly explore material and use class time efficiently.

#5

• Class points will be awarded calmly and efficiently – Any exclamations or challenges to a class

point will result in a loss of point to that team.

So to quickly review • Rule #1: all phones should be put away for the

entirety of the class period • Rule #2: Students will come prepared to each and

every class period• Rule #3: Students will follow directions the first time

they are given • Rule #4: students will be respectful, considerate, and

academically supportive of peers• Rule #5: Class points will be awarded calmly and

efficiently

Critical thinking

Expectations: Transitions• Conversation: there should be minimal conversation. All

conversation should be directed towards accomplishing the task and

done at a level 1 noise level • Help: ask two peers before you ask me

• Activity: you should be efficiently transitioning to the designated area with all required material in 30 seconds or less

• Movement: quietly and calmly moving to a new location • Participation: I will know you are participating if you are in the

new location with all required materials and are ready to listen to further

instructions in 30 seconds or less.

Do you remember the expectations for lectures?

Expectations: Lectures• Conversation: all conversation should be directed to the class as

a whole and pertain to the task at hand • Help: raise your hand if you have a comment or question

• Activity: You should be sitting up straight, looking forward, contributing to the class discussion, taking notes when directed

• Movement: Students should remain in their seats for the entirety of

the lecture • Participation: I will know you are participating if you are sitting up,

looking forward, engaging in the class discussion, following directions.

CRITICAL THINKING• Critical thinking involves:

– asking questions– defining a problem – examining evidence – analyzing assumptions and biases – avoiding emotional reasoning – avoiding oversimplification– considering other interpretations– tolerating ambiguity.

Critical thinkERS• Critical thinkers are:

– skeptical – open-minded – value fair-mindedness– respect evidence and reasoning – respect clarity and precision– look at different points of view– will change point of view when reason leads them to do so

A GOOD CRITICAL RESPONSE REQUIRES

• Argument: Is a statement or proposition with supporting evidence. Critical thinking involves identifying, evaluating, and constructing arguments.

• Reasoning: The ability to infer a conclusion from one or multiple premises. requires examining logical relationships among statements or data.

• Point of View: The way one views the world, which shapes one's construction of meaning.

WHY DO THIS?!

• EVENTUALLY YOU WILL BE YOUR OWN TEACHER

STEPS TO CRITICAL THINKING

Write this down: 1. highlight what the question is asking 2. Rewrite the question in your own words 3. bullet point all terms or concepts that relate to the

question4. organize ideas into an outline 5. write the answer to the question from your outline 6. RE-READ THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION TO MAKE

SURE IT MAKES SENSE.