September 26 class agenda

  • Today is a short day due to the pep rally this afternoon. 

     

    Bell ringer--  Write in journal on this topic (on overhead):

     

    "FREE WRITE FOR 10 MINUTES ON THE FOLLOWING:

     We all have fantasies about what we would like our lives to be if there were no obstacles in our way. 

     

    What is your dream of what your life will be like in 10 years? 

     

    a) What will your job be?

     

    b) What kinds of material things will you have?

     

    c) Where will you live and where will you have gone (travel)?

     

    d) What will your social life be like (spouse; friends; family)?"

     

     

    Mini-Lesson--Prepare journal notebook, setting aside one portion for spelling. 

     

    Create the following columns on your first spelling page—

     

    Word

    Definition

    Picture or mnemonic device

     

    Write the following words in your notebook in the "word" column: 

     

    Attain

    Temptation

    Greed

    Ambition

    Fate

    Moral Code

    Prediction

    Conscience

    Compromise

    Mnemonic

     

    Next class, we'll go over the definitions.

     

     

     

    Discuss Homework & grading

     

    Pass out rubrics for homework and participation & review.

    Pass out individual reports regarding participation grade what assignments have been completed/not completed.

    Offer students copies of assignments so they can complete them before the end of the 5-week marking period.