ELA II Guidelines for Success2011

ELA II: Guidelines for Success: 

ELA II: Guidelines for Success

Before we get started today…: 

Before we get started today… Please put all back packs either on the floor, under the desk or in an empty chair. (Not on your lap or the desk please. We need space to work.) For today, and everyday after, you will need your binder, planner, writing utensils, paper and syllabus on your desk. Today we will be using notebook paper and something to write with so get them out please. Also, please remove everything else from your workspace. Please make sure you remember who your accountability partner is. They are your pair share partner.

A few more procedures for us to practice… (I promise, these will make life more enjoyable for all of us in the long run…) : 

A few more procedures for us to practice… (I promise, these will make life more enjoyable for all of us in the long run…) Quick Write Boards: They are for “quick-writes,” please only write on them when instructed to do so. Please treat them with respect and keep their marker partner with them, otherwise they get sad. Also, they are not for drawing funny pictures or writing messages to your friends across the room. Pair Share: Please keep your “pair sharing” on topic and get quiet immediately when the teachers call for attention. Whole class share: Students will either be asked to volunteer to share/ speak to the whole class. In this case, please raise your hand and wait to be called on. If we are pulling popsicle sticks, please allow the student called enough time to listen, think and then respond. Please try not to yell out answers.

Okay quick practice… : 

Okay quick practice… Pair share: with your partner quickly on what their favorite TV show is. You have about 1 minute. Quick write: Please write your partner’s favorite TV show on your dry erase board and hold it up. Whole class share: What is your favorite TV show?

Okay, now we’re ready for our lesson… Guidelines for Success: 

Okay, now we’re ready for our lesson… Guidelines for Success Class Rules Be respectful. Be prepared. Guidelines for Success Be positive with your attitude, words, and actions. Listen, think, and then respond. Take ownership of your own learning. Breathe…

Are these parents being respectful? Why or Why not? (pair share & then we’ll share out whole class) : 

Are these parents being respectful? Why or Why not? (pair share & then we’ll share out whole class)

Okay so, how do we avoid this in our class?: 

Okay so, how do we avoid this in our class? Write three reasons why respect and tolerance are important in a classroom. (Use your notebook paper for this.)

Is L. Woods prepared in this clip? What should she have done before class? (Whole Class Share- Volunteer): 

Is L. Woods prepared in this clip? What should she have done before class ? ( Whole Class Share- Volunteer)

Don’t be like her…: 

Don’t be like her… Write down three ways you could be prepared for my class this year … (Use your notebook paper for this.) Check your handouts if you need help

Are the people in these clips showing positive attitudes? Why or why not? (pair share & whole class popsicle sticks): 

Are the people in these clips showing positive attitudes? Why or why not? (pair share & whole class popsicle sticks)

Listen, Think and Then Respond: 

Listen, Think and Then Respond

Was the father listening before he responded to his wife? (quick write): 

Was the father listening before he responded to his wife? (quick write) Why is it important to listen and think before responding in class? Write down your answer. (Use your notebook paper for this.)

Take ownership of your own learning… Otherwise…: 

Take ownership of your own learning… Otherwise…

So, how will you take ownership of your learning this year?: 

So, how will you take ownership of your learning this year? Write down how you will take ownership this year. Include 2-3 ways. (Use your notebook paper for this)

One more thing… remember to breathe, or else…: 

One more thing… remember to breathe, or else…

Now, let’s meet and share.: 

Now, let’s meet and share. For each of your guidelines, choose the best answer and write them on the index card. When I say go, get up, walk ten paces and then introduce yourself to the nearest person . Exchange cards and read each other’s answers to one another … Then paraphrase each other’s answers. Keep the card your partner has given you and then… When I say go again , repeat the process with a new person. We will do this twice, then when I ask you to, please return to your assigned seats.

Reflection/ Exit Ticket: 

Reflection/ Exit Ticket On the back of index card you’re holding, please write your name and the two “class rules” and ONE of the three “guidelines for success.” Hand it to Ms. Rolfe or Ms. Meiburg on the way out.