- Bell Ringer- Index Cards (student info)
1. First and last Name/period
2. Birthday
3. Address
4. Your email and parent's cell
5. Something unusual about you or that you've done
6. Your favorite singer or band
7. A hobby, collection, or talent
8. Favorite treat (food)
9. One strength and one weakness in Language Arts
10. Future career or potential interest
On the back of the index card answer the following two questions:
1. What is American literature?
2. What do you expect to learn in this class?
- Class Discussion- About the two questions listed above
- Activity- Getting to Know Your Classmates
(Balloon Activity)
*This activity also introduced how I use the bell to do partner sharing or discussion
- Teacher Memes for Classroom Rules & Expectations
1. Hats come off when you walk in the door and can remain on your desk
2. Cell phones off and away unless I specify you can use them from an educational activity
3. Music only when permission given
4. Backpacks under desk if you must bring one
5. Be polite during discussions/Don't talk over others
6. Reviewed discussion grades and Work Ethic (new) grade
7. Reviewed cheating policy and plagiarism
8. If you don't understand, please ask
9. Gave students my email address and this web site address
10. No Swearing
11. Reviewed my personal library check-out system
(Students may order books once a month- I buy them)
*If parents want to know when a student checks out or requests a book, simply email me and I'll let you know.
12. Reviewed computer rules/expectations
13. No bullying or harassment
14. Late work and homework policy reviewed (I accept typed papers up to last week before finals without penalty and students may resubmit papers for better grades. I do not give homework.)
Supply List for My Class
- Pen or Pencil (no red ink or gels)
- Composition Notebook (no wire binds)
- 3 Prong Pocket Folder
- Box of Tissues (if you can spare one)
- Pencil Sharpener (if you want your own)
*Textbooks are already in the classroom, but you are welcome to check out your own if you prefer.
Freewrite (10 minute) * Writing Fluency Assessment
- Goal= 100 words
Students wrote silently for 10 minutes. I do not grade for spelling on the freewrites, but students are expected to write in complete sentences and stay on topic. Their writing must be legible.