1. Advanced English 6 September 4-5
6.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings.
a) Listen actively and speak using appropriate discussion rules with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues.
b) Participate as a facilitator and a contributor in a group.
c) Participate in collaborative discussions with partners building on others’ ideas.
i) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
j) Work respectfully with others and show value for individual contributions.
6.2 The student will create multimodal presentations that effectively communicate ideas.
c) Give collaborative and individual formal and informal interactive presentations.
6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, and poetry.
Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme.
k) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
September 4-5

2. Introductions Find a seat at a desk with a sticky note and a notecard.
Put your items under your chair for now except for a pencil.
Fold your notecard in half hotdog-style.
Write your first and last name on both sides of the notecard.
Inside the notecard, describe yourself in 6 words or fewer.
Be prepared to share with the class.
Have students create name tents and descriptors.

3. To Do Today: Introductions Housekeeping and First Day Items
Class Norms
First Day Letters
Exit Ticket
Review the schedule.

4. Welcome
to the Marlin Team!
Welcome! Introduce myself.

5. Stand up if you… Are new to this school this year.
Traveled somewhere in the United States this summer.
Traveled somewhere outside the United States this summer.
Have a pet.
Have siblings.
Like math.
Like English.
Like science.
Like social studies.
Like a different school subject from the ones listed.
Have students stand up if the phrase describes them. Discuss as needed.

6. Housekeeping Procedures Routines Expectations (Websites)
Tour of classroom
Label supplies/put away
Review the procedures and routines. Show where to turn in papers, where to find supplies, where to put materials, etc.

7. Notebook-Journal Front: Expectations: Set up: Name (first and last)
English Bell (A 3/4, A 7/8, B 3/4, B 7/8)
Team Name (Marlins)
Journal
Front:
What should we expect from “middle school caliber” journals?
Expectations:
“I am…”
Set up:
Set up journals.

8. This is not mine. It’s just an example!

9. First Day Items Lunch Numbers and Tables 16-33 First Day Folders
Lockers and Portfolios
Focus/Chromebooks
Homework and Planners
Importance
Adventure Park
Permission Slip
Money
Waiver
Novels
Review each of these items to make sure students know what to expect. Take students to lockers and/or to get Chromebooks after the training at Focus Tuesday.

10. The View from Saturday Sticky Note: Name (first and last)
English Bell (A 3/4, A 7/8, B 3/4, B 7/8)
Team Name (Marlins)
Numbers
When I call your number, tell me your first and last name.
Assignment:
Read Chapter 1 by Monday, September 10 (A) or Tuesday, September 11 (B)
Quiz on Chapter 1-Monday (A) or Tuesday (B)
Discuss school book policies. List which student has which book. Discuss the quiz and assignment and how to read chapter 1. Look for big picture ideas, connections, etc.

11. What do you expect? Expectations drive our attitudes.
Attitudes drive our routines, our moods, our learning, and our impact on others.
So…
Let’s discuss!
Review this slide with the students.

12. Class Norms What is expected for normal behavior in this class…
From students?
From the teacher?
From other stakeholders?
Have students answer these questions in groups on whiteboards. Give them about 5-8 minutes. Afterwards, come back together and discuss the norms together. Voting may have to happen next class.

13. First Day Letter
Write a letter to yourself that you will open on the last day of class.
You may include information your interests, dislikes, and anything else you feel is pertinent.
When you are finished, fold your letter and place it in the envelope provided.
Make sure you address your letter to yourself. Put your name on the outside of the envelope. If you have time, you may decorate the envelope.
Work on your “I” Journal when finished.
Pass out notebook paper and envelopes. Have students write their first day letters and put in envelopes. When they are finished, they can work on their “I” journals.

14. What books would you like to read this year?
Exit Ticket
When you are finished, leave your ticket in the middle of your table and gather your supplies so that we can go to our lockers.
What books would you like to read this year?
What are your favorite types of books? List some titles and authors that you enjoy.
How often do you read?
Name