Saturday, August 11, 2018

WEEK 1 - 2


   WEDNESDAY     9-5    A-Day:  Introductions and Learning Names     

1.  Sit wherever you like and wait quietly for the bell to ring.
2.  Time to take attendance!


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     Learning Target(s)                   
  • I know who my teacher and classmates are by name!


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     Who is Your Teacher and Who Are You?     

To help us get to know everyone, we will create Personal Quote Posters like this one...




What to do...
1.  Get a piece of paper and some markers...
2.  Write your name at the top in large bold letters!
3.  Create a quote that reflects your personality.
4.  Copy your quote under your name.
5.  Make it colorful, creative and awesome!
6.  Share your poster with the class by tacking or tape it on the wall!


The first person who can recall everyone's name in class will win a prize!




            THURSDAY    9-6   B Day:      

    1.  Sit wherever you like and wait quietly for the bell to ring.
    2.  Time to take attendance!


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         Learning Target(s)                   
    • I know who my teacher and classmates are by name!


    ___________________________________

         Who is Your Teacher and Who Are You?     

    To help us get to know everyone, we will create Personal Quote Posters like this one...




    What to do...
    1.  Get a piece of paper and some markers...
    2.  Write your name at the top in large bold letters!
    3.  Create a quote that reflects your personality.
    4.  Copy your quote under your name.
    5.  Make it colorful, creative and awesome!
    6.  Share your poster with the class!


    The first person who can recall everyone's name in class will win a prize!



            FRIDAY    9-7    C Day: Know Your Classmates   


         Announcements                     

    • Now Hiring: Attendance Helpers!  If interested, ask Mr. D. about it! 
    • Please, sit in the seat you selected yesterday.
    • Begin the Do Now below.

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         Do Now                                   
    Finish your personal quote poster from yesterday!  All done?  Start memorizing everyone's names to compete in the Name Us Game for the grand prize!


         Learning Target(s)                   
    • I know who my teacher and classmates are by name!

         Mini-Lesson:  Introductions All Around      
       
    • What you should know about me...
    • What should we know about you... 
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         Work Time                        
    • Once your poster is complete, start memorizing names to win the grand prize!
    • Go over the Course Criteria Sheet and class expectations.

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         Assessment / Homework               



                               WEEK TWO                      



            MONDAY    9-10     D-Day  Know Your Classmates      


         Announcements                     

    • Now Hiring: Attendance Helpers!  If interested, ask Mr. D. about it! 
    • Please, sit in the seat you selected yesterday.
    • Begin the Do Now below.

    ________________________________________

         Do Now                                   
    Finish your personal quote poster from yesterday!  All done?  Start memorizing everyone's names to compete in the Name Us Game for the grand prize!


         Learning Target(s)                   
    • I know who my teacher and classmates are by name!

         Mini-Lesson:  Introductions All Around      
       
    • What you should know about me...
    • What should we know about you... 
    ________________________________________

         Work Time                        
    • Once your poster is complete, start memorizing names to win the grand prize!
    • Go over the Course Criteria Sheet and class expectations.

    ________________________________________

         Assessment / Homework               


            TUESDAY    9-11   A Day: Chromebooks   





         Do Now                                   

    What quote from last class did you like the best?  Can't remember it?  Ask the person who wrote it.  Be prepared to share it and explain why you liked it.

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         Learning Target(s)                 
    • I know what a Chromebook is and how to take care of and store it.
    • I know what Chrome OS is and how to personalize it.
    • I know how to log into my Chromebook from anywhere!
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         Mini-Lesson:  Welcome to Your Paperless Classroom!     
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         Work Time                              
    • Add your profile picture to your account. Yes, your face actual picture.  Don't worry, no one can see your picture but Mr. D. and your classmates.  This is your first classwork grade! 
    • Assigning you your very own Chromebook!
    • Find two more videos about using a Chromebook or Chrome OS.
    • Just type in "Tips on Using Chrome OS" and select videos.
    • Change your wallpaper.

    • If you find out something really cool, let me know!
    ________________________________________

         Assessment / Homework       


        • Have your Course Criteria Acknowledgement Form signed by a parent/guardian and bring it in Monday for your first homework grade!




         WEDNESDAY   9-12   B Day Chromebooks   




           Do Now                                   

      What quote from last class did you like the best?  Can't remember it?  Ask the person who wrote it.  Be prepared to share it and explain why you liked it.

      ________________________________________

           Learning Target(s)                 
      • I know what a Chromebook is and how to take care of and store it.
      • I know what Chrome OS is and how to personalize it.
      • I know how to log into my Chromebook from anywhere!
      _________________________________


           Mini-Lesson:  Welcome to Your Paperless Classroom!     
      ________________________________________

           Work Time                              
      • Add your profile picture to your account. Yes, your face actual picture.  Don't worry, no one can see your picture but Mr. D. and your classmates.  This is your first classwork grade! 
      • Assigning you your very own Chromebook!
      • Find two more videos about using a Chromebook or Chrome OS.
      • Just type in "Tips on Using Chrome OS" and select videos.
      • Change your wallpaper.

      • If you find out something really cool, let me know!
      ________________________________________

           Assessment / Homework       


          • Have your Course Criteria Acknowledgement Form signed by a parent/guardian and bring it in Monday for your first homework grade!



               THURSDAY    9-13   C Day: Google Class    


             Announcements              

        • Are you an Attendance Helper?  Please take attendance now and remind Mr. DeGrandis to take attendance too! 
        • Take out your Homework: The Acknowledgment Form
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             DO Now - Course Criteria               

        1.  Get out your Acknowledgement Form to hand in for a homework grade!
        2.  Please wait quietly for class to begin.
        3.  Did you know you can go mobile for ELA?  Just download Google Classroom, Google Drive and Google Docs to your phone and get your HW done whenever and wherever you are!
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             Learning Target(s)                             
        • I can sign in to Google Classroom, Post a Comment and Open an Assignment.
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             Mini-Lesson:  Google Classroom Basics       
        Watch this video:  Google Classroom Basics

        Type in the code for your period when you click on "Join a Class."


        Period 5AC:  r7dio9
        Period 5BD:  ru6yyu

             
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             Work Time                           
        • Click on the Stream tab.
        • Complete Assignment 10.0 in Google Classroom and click TURN IN when you finish.  This is homework if you don't finish.
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             Assessment / Homework       


          • Complete Assignment 10.0 Write your Own TREES Essay in the Stream!  Due Wednesday.




                FRIDAY    9-14   D Day   Google Classroom         


             Announcements              

        • Are you an Attendance Helper?  Please take attendance now and remind Mr. DeGrandis to take attendance too! 
        • Take out your Homework: The Acknowledgment Form
        ________________________________________

             DO Now - Course Criteria               

        1.  Get out your Acknowledgement Form to hand in for a homework grade!
        2.  Please wait quietly for class to begin.
        3.  Did you know you can go mobile for ELA?  Just download Google Classroom, Google Drive and Google Docs to your phone and get your HW done whenever and wherever you are!
        ________________________________________

             Learning Target(s)                             
        • I can sign in to Google Classroom, Post a Comment and Open an Assignment.
        ________________________________________

             Mini-Lesson:  Google Classroom Basics       
        Watch this video:  Google Classroom Basics

        Type in the code for your period when you click on "Join a Class."


        Period 5AC:  r7dio9
        Period 5BD:  ru6yyu

             
        ________________________________________

             Work Time                           
        • Click on the Stream tab.
        • Complete Assignment 10.0 in Google Classroom and click TURN IN when you finish.  This is homework if you don't finish.
        ________________________________________

             Assessment / Homework       


          • Complete Assignment 10.0 Write your Own TREES Essay in the Stream!  Due Wednesday.