Monday, August 20, 2018

Welcome Class of 2022


Do Now!
  • Line up outside
  • Get your seat from John, sit down and follow the directions on the Do Now sheet!




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 - Find your seat [on the projector] and then start on the Do Now handout
      • Exploring our ignorance [10]
        • 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
        • CAREFULLY READ ALL of the instructions on the sheet you got at the door and fill out the top box only.
      • Discussion and partner notes: Ignorance [10]
        • Pair - Share - Collaborate: 
          1. Shoulder Partner or trio if uneven
          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
            • Random Called: Share out
        • Classroom Routines and Habits of Being/Mind [25]
          • Strong Start
            • Line up if the door is 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 
              • What is the nature of Self?
              • What is the nature of Truth?
              • What is the nature of Technology?
            • 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]

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