Malleable IntelligenceLesson #2
CatalystPick up today’s handouts by the door.If this is your first day in class, ask Mr. Sherman for a student info sheet.1. What is our goal for this class? (Hint:
look around the classroom). Write it down on the top of the syllabus.
2. Also on your syllabus, write down one class rule (from yesterday).
3. Read through the “Note to Parents” section of the syllabus, and sign it
Objective:Describe class organzation system
Lesson #2CLASS ORGANIZATION
Catalyst review
Also: class volume knob
What are we doing today?TODAY
Catalyst:
A: Point Sheet Calculations
B: Paper flow diagram
Agenda2 truths & 1 lieSyllabusPoint SheetsOrganization
Tonight’s Homework:• Get syllabus signed by
Thursday (bonus if tomorrow)
2 truths and 1 lieWrite down 3 things
2 are true about you1 is a lie about you
Make it hard to tell which is the lie
Syllabus
Syllabus “Quiz”Winner gets…What school supplies do you need?What percentage of your grade are tests
worth?Which is worth more of your grade: tests or
point sheets?If you are out sick, how do you show Can you retake tests and quizzes?Will I check your binder?
Point sheetsWorth 40% of grade (as much as tests!)How they work…
Do “Point Sheet Calculations” WSWork silently for first 5 minutesThen you can talk to your partners for help
Organization
Oprah announcement!
Label your binderMagic marker is going around
Binder sectionsPoint SheetTable of contents
1. Catalysts2. Notes3. Classwork4. Graded Work5. Reference
Storing binders
Returning work:Personal hanging folderMake your own
Homework folderLeft side: InboxRight side: Outbox
Review
Flow Chart:Where does a homework sheet go?Teacher grades workDropboxBinderHomework folderHanging folderCounter by door
Wrap-UpAdd up your points for today.Tonight’s HW:
Sign syllabus by Thursday
REMEMBER: DISMISS BY ROW
Exit Questions1. If you get all your points for a day, except for the
Catalyst, what is your grade for the day?2. If you want to get your graded test from Mr.
Sherman, where would you find it?