1. First Day

2. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 2 Musts for the First Day of Class You have probably already attended the first day of class this term. There will be many other first days. Review the following slides.

3. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 3 Make note of two things. What you did right this time. What you need to remember to do next time. As you view each slide, analyze why it is important to carry out each tip.

4. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 4 Musts Musts for the First Day of Class Be on Time. Sit up Front. Ask Questions if You Don’t Understand.

5. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 5 Take Notes The first day of class your brain is focused on “survival” more than on the important information presented. Take notes Take notes.

6. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 6 Get List of Textbooks and Materials Needed Have them before the next class. [Insert image of 4e Hopper cover]

7. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 7 Know what’s required. Study the Syllabus This is your contract with your professor. Read the fine print.

8. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 8 Write Down the Instructor’s Name Phone number E-mail address Office hours

9. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 9 Meet Someone in the Class Get Name Phone number and E-mail of other students in class

10. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 10 One more note You need to always ATTEND THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. Some students may tell you that you don’t do anything the first day, so advise you to skip it. They are WRONG.

11. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.10 | 11 Some things to think about Make a list of reasons why is it important to attend the first day of class when, in fact, it may seem like you don’t do anything of real consequence? Make a list of what to do if you miss the first day of class.