WEDNESDAY 9-6 A-Day: Introductions and Course Criteria
Announcements
DO Now - Create a Name Tent
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Learning Target(s)
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House Keeping
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Mini-Lesson: Introductions All Around
Work Time
Assessment / Homework
THURSDAY 9-7 B-Day: Your Paperless Classroom!
Announcements
DO Now - Screen Time
On the back of your name tent, write down all of your favorite sites, apps, social media, gaming, and anything else that requires you to look through a screen to access it (cell phone, TV, laptop, notebook, etc...). Be prepared to share one with the class and why it brings you good vibes! Here are some of mine...
Learning Target(s)
House Keeping
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Mini-Lesson: Welcome to Your Paperless Classroom!
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Assessment / Homework
FRIDAY 9-8 C-Day: Google Classroom
Announcements
DO Now - Personalize Your Chromebook
Open your Chromebook and do the following...
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Learning Target(s)
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Mini-Lesson: Google Classroom Basics
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Work Time
Assessment / Homework
Announcements
Go Ahead and Get Started!
- Pick your seat.
- Grab a large index card, handout & a couple markers from the BLACK Cart.
DO Now - Create a Name Tent
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- I know who my teacher is and I can explain how to earn an A+ in this class!
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House Keeping
- Attendance! Who would like to help?
- Seating Chart.
- Your Schedule.
- Course Criteria Sheet and Field Trip Form.
- Medical Form.
- Tardy Policy.
- Food and Beverage Policy.
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Mini-Lesson: Introductions All Around
- About me...
- About you...
- A classroom tour!
- How can you earn an A this year?
Work Time
- None
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Assessment / Homework
- Have your Course Criteria Sheet signed by Monday.
- Have your Field Trip Medical Form filled out.
- Have all your supplies by Monday for a Supply Check grade.
THURSDAY 9-7 B-Day: Your Paperless Classroom!
Announcements
- Attention Attendance Helpers! Please remember to take attendance! Thanks!
- Sit in the seat you selected yesterday.
- Set up your name tent so your teacher can see it.
- Begin the Do Now below.
DO Now - Screen Time
On the back of your name tent, write down all of your favorite sites, apps, social media, gaming, and anything else that requires you to look through a screen to access it (cell phone, TV, laptop, notebook, etc...). Be prepared to share one with the class and why it brings you good vibes! Here are some of mine...
Evening News, Bill Maher, Netflix (Various Shows), Woot.com, BrainHoney.net, Snapchat, Facebook, The Daily Chive, Twitter, Weather Bug, Daily Horoscope, DI Radio, Facebook, Huffington Post, Google Calendar, Dish Network, Netflicks, Hulu Plus, Apple TV, Wii, Skyward Sword, Fit Brains, Tumblr, Nike Running, Pandora, CVS Pharmacy, EverTube, Instagram, Common Core, Podcasts, Crossfader, MixMiester, Garage band, Acorns, Mindfulness, iTunes, Fandango, What's App, SkyView, M&T Bank, AFCU
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- I know what a Chromebook is and how to take care of and store it.
- I know what Chrome OS is and how to personalize it.
- I know how to log into my Chromebook from anywhere!
House Keeping - Attendance! Who can help?
- Did you read and have your Course Criteria Sheet signed?
- Please ask your parents to email me for extra credit.
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Mini-Lesson: Welcome to Your Paperless Classroom!
- Introducing Your Chromebook!
- How Do You Take Care of Your Chromebook?
- How Do I Use Chrome OS?
- How Do I Customize My Chromebook?
- How Do I Navigate Using the Chromebook Trackpad?
Work Time
- Assigning you your very own class Chromebook!
- Find two more videos about using a Chromebook or Chrome OS.
- Just type in "Tips on Using Chrome OS" and select videos.
- Change your wallpaper.
- Add your profile picture to your account.
- Go to Google Play and download 1 Cool Educational App you think other students would like too.
- Arrange your Chromebook Apps.
If you find something really cool, let me know!
Assessment / Homework
- Have your Course Criteria Acknowledgement Form signed or just have your parents email me!
FRIDAY 9-8 C-Day: Google Classroom
Announcements
- Are you an Attendance Helper? Please take attendance now.
- Set up your Name Tent so your teacher can see it.
- Begin the Do Now below.
DO Now - Personalize Your Chromebook
Open your Chromebook and do the following...
- Change your background wallpaper.
- Add your picture to your account profile.
- Arrange your Chromebook Apps.
- Go to Google Play and type the word student in the search box at the top of the page.
- Download one app that you think is interesting.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can sign in to Google Classroom, Post a Comment and Turn In a simple assignment.
Mini-Lesson: Google Classroom Basics
Watch this video: Google Classroom Basics
Type in the code for your period when you click on "Join a Class."
Period 1: t9tubdp
Period 2: d9fvjo
Period 4: d7sqy5
Period 5AC: 2w1bjf
Period 5AC: 2w1bjf
Period 5BD: anb98yf
Period 6: gv38mg
Work Time
- Click on the Stream tab.
- Complete Assignment #10.0 in Google Classroom and click TURN IN by the end of the period.
Assessment / Homework
- Complete Assignment 10.0 in the Stream! Not done? Submit it by 11:59 tonight.
WEEK 2
MONDAY 9-12 D-Day: Setting Up Your Digital Notebook and Passbook
Announcements
DO Now - Post a Response
Go into Google Classroom and post a response to Question 1.0.
Announcements
- Get out your Course Criteria Sheet to hand in.
- Get your Chromebook
- Start your Do Now
- Tomorrow, Periods 1 & 2 ONLY should report to the Ensemble Theater for a Town Meeting with Mr. Chandler. Please sit in the center of the theater and fill in all seats.
DO Now - Post a Response
Go into Google Classroom and post a response to Question 1.0.
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Learning Target(s)
- I can set up my digital Composition Book and my Digital Passbook.
Mini-Lesson: Your Digital Composition Book and Digital Passbook
- How to create your Digital Composition Book...
- Go to Google Drive
- Click New > Folder
- Name it *MY COMPOSITION BOOK (Be sure to include the asterisk!)
- How to access your Passcode Book (This is where you will record all the websites, IDs and pass codes you will use in English Class.)
- Do Assignment 2.0 in Google Classroom.
Work Time
- Create your Digital Composition Book
- Complete Assignment 2.0 in Google Classroom and turn it in.
- WHEN YOU FINISH: Learn About Diagramming Sentences with this cool interactive site. Just click the next button once it starts.
Assessment / Homework
- Show Mr. DeGrandis your Digital Composition Book
- Turn in Assignment 2.0
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 9-13,14 A-Day: Active Reading Strategy Part I
Announcements
- Check your Gmail everyday!
- Periods 1 & 2 will complete this lesson on Wednesday.
- Bring in a book to read for independent reading on Friday!
- Tomorrow, Periods 4 & 6 ONLY should report to the Ensemble Theater for a Town Meeting with Mr. Chandler. Please sit in the center of the theater and fill in all seats.
DO Now - Copy
Entry Title: Vocabulary List I
COPY this entry into a new page in your Digital Composition Book! Click here for an example of how it might look....
1. brazen adj. – (brazenly) exaggerated fearlessness or boldness
Example: James made several brazen attempts to cross the busy street on his tricycle, but he chickened out every time.
2. deftly adv. – (deft) to move in a quick and skillful manner
Example: The crowd roared with applause when Alisha finished her deftly executed routine.
3. fetish n. – an abnormal attention or attachment
Example: Jeremy had an abnormal, childish fetish for sucking his thumb, even though he was fourteen years old.
Learning Target(s)
Mini-Lesson: Active Reading: A Metacognitive Thing...
- Start a new page in your Digital Composition Notebook and give it the title above...
- Be ready to take some notes on this presentation...
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Watch this presentation to understand how to use active reading to improve your reading comprehension.
Work Time
- Download the short story, Checkouts by Cynthia Rylant. Just click on this link...
- Once it opens, click the download icon at the top of the screen.
- Open the downloaded file and right click on it.
- Select Rotate Clockwise from the menu.
- Good work! You're ready to go!
- Get ready to practice Active Reading!
- Mr. DeGrandis will model how to Actively Read using Assignment 3.0 in Google Classroom.
Assessment / Homework
- Work on Assignment 3.0. You will have until the end of the period Thursday to complete this assignment due to the Town Meeting.
- Bring in your favorite book to read for Friday. if you don't have one, Mr. DeGrandis will give you a book to read from the class library. Let's hope you like it!
THURSDAY 9-15 C-Day: Active Reading Strategy Part II
Announcements
- Check your Gmail!
- Get your Chromebook
- Bring in a book to read for independent reading on Friday!
- Start your Do Now
DO Now - Interactive Website
Learning Target(s)
- I know how to complete a DIRT Day assignment.
- I know what the expectations are for DIRT Day.
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Mini-Lesson: DIRT Day? What the...
- What is DIRT Day?
- How do I complete a DIRT Day assignment?
- Are their expectations for DIRT Day?
- What novels are acceptable?
Work Time
- Finish Assignment 3.0 in Google Classroom.
Assessment / Homework
- Turn in Assignment 3.0 for a grade by the end of the period done or not.
FRIDAY 9-16 D-Day: Active Reading & DIRT Day Assessment
Complete Assignment 4.0 in Google Classroom for a Grade and Turn In by the end of the period.
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