Agenda August 22nd & 23rd Tuesday A day & Wednesday B day

Beginning Class Procedures Come in SILENTLY Go STRAIGHT TO YOUR SEAT Read the Daily Agenda and GET OUT MATERIALS COPY the Home Learning in PLANNER Wait for further instruction. Stick to them!!!!

B Day only Due to the eclipse changing our plans, we did not get to go over classroom library procedures( how to check out and return novels), how to fill out our SSR form, Annotated Book List, and Data form. We also need to talk about restroom procedures and bottled water. However, since we must take the Level Set, if you need to check out one of my novels, when you are done with Level Set, see me and I will help you. We will make up Monday’s lesson next Monday.

If you have not added your composition book yet: Use permanent marker in caddy to color the top Write you first and last name and period on the top also and put it in the basket Heather Amerson Lang. Arts 2A

If you have your binder with paper, dividers, and pockets… Make sure your name and period on the spine with a Sharpie or somewhere on the folder Place your binder/portfolio on the shelf above the color and period you are in Make sure to add paper and 5 dividers Your Name Here

Place any Late Parent Surveys in the basket up front

If you were absent Friday(A day) or Monday (B day) Get your missed SSR forms, Annotated Book lists, and other paperwork.

Dividers will be labeled as followed: Section 1 – Reading Section 2 – Vocabulary/ Word Parts Section 3 – Writing Section 4 – Graded Tests & Quizes Section 5 – Reference Sheets

Privilege vs. Right? Using these computers is a privilege, not a right If you do not follow these computer rules or intentionally damage one, you will not be allowed to use them.

COMPUTER EXPECTATIONS DO’S Take very good care of your laptop! If you break it, you’re paying for it!

Computer expectations DO’s ONLY GET your assigned computer out OF THE CART when you are told. Do not use your neighbor’s computer. Only use your own!

Computer expectations DO’s HOLD IT WITH TWO HANDS. HOLD IT AGAINST YOUR BODY. Go immediately to your desk. WRONG!  

Computer expectations DO’s Only get a computer WHEN TOLD TO DO SO. Wait for Ms. Amerson, at your desk before you begin using it.

Computer expectations DO’s Always use the same computer! Be careful! Follow classroom expectations when using your device.

Computer Expectations Do not leave laptop unattended. No surfing, unless instructed and it is a part of an assignment or research you are doing for an assignment. Only use your login and password. Don’t use another student’s login and password. If you can’t log in using your password, tell your teacher. Just like you should not share your locker combination, do not share your login information with anyone, No food or drinks near laptops. EVER! (Water)

Use your laptop like a traditional computer. One more thing… Use your laptop like a traditional computer. That means do not use the touch screen. Do not fold it backwards, like a tablet or tent. If you would like a computer mouse, please let me know.

Computer Assignments The computer you are assigned today will be your computer for the rest of the school year…

This is YOUR laptop NUMBER ALL year This is YOUR laptop NUMBER ALL year. Put it up in THAT number’s space on the laptop cart.

There are TWO cords to be plugged in. The top cord is the power cord There are TWO cords to be plugged in. The top cord is the power cord. The bottom plug is a clear plastic piece. MAKE SURE THE GROOVES ARE FACING THE RIGHT WAY OR IT WILL GET STUCK!!!!

Count the number of slots at the top to make sure you are using the right two cords. Once one is off, all the rest are off. It’s annoying. If on of the cords falls out, put it back in.

Ready? LEVEL SET. Go! Today, we will be taking the Level Set test on our laptops. What is the Level Set? I have already assigned laptops to each of you. I will explain the computer expectations and procedures to you before we get started.  You can click on “Level Set” and “Ready to watch videos about Level Set and the Achieve program.

Level Set Tutorial. What to expect.

Welcome Video!

How can I monitor my growth?

This will be your laptop all year. Assign Laptop Numbers This will be your laptop all year.

ACHIEVE 3000 Do not move on until instructed… Log into your computer and locate this folder on your desktop… Do not move on until instructed…

wait for further instructions… ACHIEVE 3000 Locate Achieve 3000 in your folder… If you do not have Achieve 3000 in your folder, please raise your hand now… If you do have Achieve 3000 in your folder, click on it now… wait for further instructions…

DO NOT begin the level set test until told… Put up your “office” (I will hand them out).

What can I do when I’m done? Read your novel quietly ***If you forgot novel, read an IMPACT ***If you finished your novel, write the date completed on your annotated book list and check out a new novel (put on Annotated Book List) *** B day- check out a novel if you have not already

Silent Sustained Reading C- level 0 voice H- raise hand and wait for teacher A- read your independent reading selection, update Annotated Book List as needed, record daily reading on Running Reading Record, and/or return/check out a new book M- remain seated or on carpet except when checking out or returning reading material P- eyes moving across page, pages turning, recording SSR form & update Annotated Booklist as needed nothing S- 20 minutes