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!!!