Tuesday, August 19, 2008

ENG 9 Parent Letter

Room 505 Scavenger Hunt

Letter to Self

SWBATsucceed in English 9 by participating in a scavenger hunt to learn where materials are located.

Agenda

  • Attendance
  • Jumpstart:Read pages 54-61. Examine the picture Arnold draws of himself on page 57. Draw a picture of yourself and split it in half. Write descriptions of who you are at home on one side and who you are at school on the other side.
  • Binder Check
  • Room 505 Scavenger Hunt
  • Letter to Self: (2nd hour) Finish writing letter.

Homework: Turn in parent signature and computer acceptable use forms Thursday, 8/21.

Monday, August 18, 2008

SWBAT succeed in English 9 by creating a positive learning environment and organizing binders.

Agenda

  • Attendance
  • Jumpstart: In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, read pages 32-45. Describe an adult who has really pushed you to do more with your life.
  • Finish reviewing class syllabus, pass out parent letter and Acceptable Computer Use forms. All signatures are due Thursday, August 21.
  • Organize Binders
    • Label dividers in the order listed on the syllabus.
    • Return Jumpstarts and file in Jumpstart divider.4th hour: Find Someone Who
  • 2nd: Letter to Self: Begin brainstorming.

Homework: All signatures (parent letter and acceptable use forms) due Thursday, August 21.