1. This PPP is what I would show my students on the 1st day of class. Ive include a sample journal page and my life map. The life map would be started /continued the next day. Language Arts 8 th & 9 th 1 st day of class Melissa Dyson Melissa.Dyson@k12.sd.us Chamberlain Middle School 605-734-4467

2. Introduction to Language Arts Ms. Dyson

3. Objectives, Activities & Assessment Objectives: To familiarize students with expectations for class, introduce myself, DAH, journaling, labeling homework, and first journal entry. Activities: First journal entry & homework labeling Assessment: Completion of activities emailed to me.

4. Language Arts Ms. Dyson Kennebec, SD Taught from 1999-2005 @ Chamberlain Academy, 2006 here @ CMS Graduate of SDSU, BHSU, secondary English Love horses and cats, and dogs are o.k. I may get upset, but that doesnt mean I wont listen to you. Youre actions have consequences, so think before speaking or acting.

5. Classroom Expectations RESPECT: Give it to get it! Cant stand a cheat, & wont tolerate a liar! Be responsible for your learning! Listening requires eye contact & closed mouths. If I am speaking, you are not! You are responsible for missed work-both in class and homework. Ask 2 classmates & then ask me. As issues arise, we will deal with them. If you are having trouble, you are to talk with me.

6. Dog Ate My Homework Three coupons per semester. May use on any non-major assignment. Must be filled out thoroughly & completely to be valid. I determine major assignments. No coupons used, add 1% to semester grade. No credit given for I or 2 coupons. Youll be given new DAH coupons 2nd semester.

7. Tablets-9 th only Calibrate the pen for notes We will do this as a class-follow directions

8. Journals We will create our first journal page together so be patient. Journals will be graded. If you need a new journal, ask me & you may purchase one from me for 10¢. Only if you dont have one. Go over charts & then open journal page

9. Journal Storage 8th: Your journals will stay in the room! You may not take them out of the room unless you have my permission! 9th: Bring your tablets everyday! Must have them or youll be in detention!

10. Journal Make-ups Since the prompts will be posted daily, its YOUR responsibility to get entries in your journal. If you dont understand a prompt, ask your classmates. There are many other students to ask before you ask me. Acceptable excuses: Death, hospitalization or no school!

11. Labeling homework Name Periods just until I figure out whos in which period. Assignment Due date Deductions for the missing label or any parts-papers may be thrown away. Show an example of homework labeling. 8 th - turn in sample tomorrow- graded 9 th - email a sample homework page to me- graded.

12. Creating a journal page Do a journal page with students. Emailed to me- graded. Life Maps- explain and begin if time. To be done on Tablets and emailed to me.