Welcome Class of 2021

Do Now!

• Write about a time when you felt “ignorant” about something.  
• Think about when people expect you to understand something but, for whatever reason, you just don't.  
• What does feeling ignorant feel like?
• If you finish early please go over what you wrote - you will be sharing this with a partner and, in summary, with the class

Yearly Learning Target(s): 

• What is the nature of Self?
• What is the nature of Truth?
• What is the nature of Technology?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can explain the importance of being ‘literate'

Announcements: 

• 32gb Flashdrives available from John SOON

• Today is a SPECIAL MONDAY Schedule

Advisory

8:30-9:20 (50)

Period 1

9:25- 10:25 (60)

Period 2

10:30 – 11: 30 (60)

Lunch

11:30 – 12:05

Period 3

12:10 –1:10 (60)

Period 4

1:15 –2:15(60)

Period 5

2:20 – 3:20 (60)

Advisory

3:25-3:45 (20)

Homework:  

• Read for fun!

Agenda [60]

• Do Now! [5]
• Read the instructions on the sheet you got and fill out the top box only.
• Discussion and partner notes: Ignorance [15]
• Pair - Share - Collaborate: 
1. MIDDLE Students always collaborate with the Aisle or Wall person, never each other if possible
2. The OLDEST person goes first
• 1 minute to share what you wrote in the top box.
• Partner takes notes in the 2nd box about what you say - without commenting
3. The YOUNGEST person goes next
• 1 minute to share what you wrote in the top box.
• Partner takes notes in the 2nd box about what you say - without commenting
4. When instructed compare notes and write down any similarities in your stories of feeling ignorant
5. Random Called: Share out

• New Seats & Classroom Routines [25]
• Strong Start
• Line up if door closed
• Enter quietly and check Projector
• Projector -> Board -> Computer
• Silently complete do now
• Typing.com
• Care of the computers
• Food or Drinks = Referral
• Switching Parts = Referral 
• Homework
• Mini-Lecture: The Role of a 9th Grader [10]
• Yearly learning targets
• What this class is ABOUT 
• This is a class in critical thinking
• It's not about the grades, it's the skills...
• And the attitude...
• Exit Ticket: Thumbs up for 9th? (with reason) [05]