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Welcome to School!!
Lesson 1
Today’s Agenda
1. Welcome Back!!2. Getting-To-Know-You
Activity3. Rules and Procedures4. Overview of the Class
LET’S WORK ON BEING “LESS
STUPID”!John Green's Open Letter to Students
Ice Breaker - It’s time to mingle!
You are to mingle among your classmates and find people who meet the criteria in each box.
When you find someone who meets the description, fill in the box completely. Be sure to include the person’s first and last name.
The first student to score a RILEY-O wins the first round.
Rules and Procedures HIGHLIGHTS
AbsencesThey can affect your grade.
You CANNOT make up work that was due or completed when you were absent if your absence is UNVERIFIED or UNEXCUSED.
Make-Up Work LocationWebsite
TardiesYou are tardy if you are not IN YOUR SEAT when the
bell stops ringing.Tardy Three and Tardy Four = DetentionTardy Five and more = Referral for Saturday School
Rules and Procedures HIGHLIGHTS
ElectronicsBe respectful.
If we are working on something together, stay off your phone.
FoodBe respectful.
Snacking is fine; you do not need to bring a complete meal.
Throw away your trash.
Emergency Procedures Fire Drill
If someone tries to steal you on your way out, scream, “You’re not my mommy or daddy!”
Spot 71 on Victory Lane
Line up in the grass.Listen for your name
when I take attendance.
Emergency ProceduresTornado Drill
Downstairs E-hall
Sit on your bottom.
No talking.No
headphones.
Emergency Procedures
Don’t freeze.Stay calm.Be serious.Listen to the plan. If we evacuate,
leave the campus on foot.
Do not use your cell phone, unless directed to do so.
Overview of Class SpringBoard
Essential Question 1: What does it mean to be American?
Essential Question 2: What is the American Dream?
Essential Question 3: How has persuasion played a role in the foundation of the
American Dream? Essential Question 4:
Why is it important for great leaders to be persuasive speakers?
SAT Writing Skills Reading Comprehension Timed Writing
(Anticipated) Summative Assessments Two Essays
What is an American? (definition essay) What is the American Dream? (argument essay)
Speech Contemporary Issue (persuasive)
Unit Exams Unit One (October) Unit Two (December)
Materials Needed
You have a choice:
1. Binder with 3 dividers
OR
2. Three-subject notebook with folders
You need these things by Lesson 3!!!
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