1. English III team building

2. Team Training Camp Pick a mascot for your team Draw the mascot Add a team motto Add individual icons or symbols Come up with nicknames Invent a cheer On a separate sheet of paper, invent a ½ page fictional history of your team

3. Common Core Standards I can initiate and effectively participate in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, groups, or teacher led) with diverse partners on grade appropriate topics, texts, and issues – building on others’ ideas and expressing my own ideas clearly and persuasively. (standard 1) I can work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as they are needed. (standard 1b) I can propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence, ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue, clarify or challenge ideas and conclusions, and promote divergent and creative perspectives. (standard 1c) I can respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives. I can also synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue.