Tuesday, September 4, 2018

SEPTEMBER 4 & 5, 2018 OPENING DAY ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE: Students will complete an activity so that they will know where to sit and become familiar with the normal class procedures and expectations.

Activity #1
Students are to sit in order according to their birth month and day starting with seat #A1. When complete, the student sitting in seat #C4 must get the teacher’s attention to begin class

Activity #2
National origins
1.Students born in MD
2.Students born outside MD but in USA
3.Students born outside USA

Opening day discussions

In groups of 3, discuss and write
(a)What is the difference between procedures and expectation?
(b)What do you think should be the normal class procedures (details needed) when it comes to:
1.Attendance and tardiness
2.Bathroom use
3.Eating and drinking
4.Use of electronic devices
5.Home work, classwork, and studying
6.Uniforms and I.D.s

Teacher’s expectations of the students

1.Be Respectful
2.Participate in all aspects of the class
3.Ask and answer questions whenever possible
4.When answering questions always try to validate your answer with evidence (explain)
5.Read information from the textbook or internet connected with the current topic
6.Prepare for all tests
7.Maintain a positive frame of mind.

Students’ expectations of the teacher:
What do you expect of me?

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