Monday, August 31, 2015

Week 2, Day 1

Objective: EOC Reading Benchmark

1. Announcements:
1. TODAY is the last day that you can sign-up for a campus tour with Mrs. Roop.  
1. University of Texas at Arlington
2. Tarleton State University in Stephenville
3. University of North Texas in Denton
4. UNT Health Science Center (only students in Anatomy and Health Science classes)
5. Texas State Technical College in Waco (Welding, Automotive, Culinary Arts, Aviation, Web Design, and Video Game Design)
2. STAAR/EOC English Retest will take place during the first week in December.
2. 3-2-1 Process
1. Look at the National Geographic "Picture of the Day"
2. On a separate sheet of notebook paper:
1. Write down 3 FACTS about the picture.
2. Write down 2 INFERENCES about the picture.
3. Write down 1 QUESTION you have about the picture.  
3. Reading Benchmark
1. I can only help you if I know what you need help with.
2. Do your very best.
3. Take your time.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Week 1, Day 4

Objective: EOC Reading Benchmark

1. Announcements:
1. Please have your supplies by Monday.  If you have trouble getting any of them, please let me know privately.  
2. No School TOMORROW!!!
3. STAAR/EOC English Retest will take place during the first week in December.
2. "Get Out of Jail Free" Passes
1. You will receive two for the semester.
2. Use them for a tardy, a trip to the restroom, or to go to your locker.
3. Reading Benchmark
1. I can only help you if I know what you need help with.
2. Do your very best.
3. Take your time.
4. It is NOT homework, but you may take it home over the weekend, if you want.  We will work on it next week. 
4. Have a FANTASTIC weekend!!!

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Week 1, Day 3

Objective: Reading Comprehension and building stamina.

1. Announcements:
1. Pep Rally schedule tomorrow.  
1. Circus theme
2. Pep Rallies are now in the afternoon at 3:20pm.
2. Class Meetings today
1. 1st period-Juniors
2. 2nd period-Freshmen
3. 3rd period-Sophomores
4. 6th period-Seniors
3. Please have your supplies by Monday.  If you have trouble getting them, please let me know privately.
4. No School for students on Friday.
5. STAAR/EOC English Retest will take place during the first week in December.
2. Read
1. Find a book to borrow from my shelf or go to the library to check out a book.  
2. The more you read, the better you will be at writing and reading.  Practice, practice, practice.  
3. Don't just go through the motions.  Actually READ the book.
4. I can definitely make some suggestions, if you would like.  

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Week 1, Day 2

Objective: Discuss classroom expectations, policies, and procedures.  Learn proper use and care of Chrome Books.  

1. Bell Work: Wait for directions.
2. Folders-this is where the work for this class will be kept.  After I write your name on it, you must color it...decorate it...make it YOURS!  These will stay in class.
3. Supplies
1. Please have them by Monday.
2. 1 subject spiral notebook (PLEASE do NOT get a multi-subject spiral for this class!)
3. Blue or black ink pens (we WILL NOT use pencil in this class!!!!!!!)
4. Other colored pens for grading
5. personal headphones
6. wireless mouse (optional!)
4. Blog!
1. Read all of it!  
2. Don't just skim!
3. There is a ton of imporant information on here! 
4. I REALLY don't like to repeat myself over, and over, and over, and over...
5. Technology
1. Sometimes it will work, sometimes it won't.
2. Be flexible.
3. Collaborate with each other.
4. Help each other.
5. I do not know everything and I will not pretend like I do.  There are many things that we will learn together.  
6. STAAR/EOC Retest will take place during the first week of December.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Week 1, Day 1
Objective: Discuss classroom expectations, policies, and procedures.  Learn proper use and care of Chrome Books.  

Welcome back and welcome to Bridge!

1. Welcome!
2. About Me
3. Supplies
1. 1 subject spiral notebook (PLEASE do NOT get a multi-subject spiral for this class!)
2. Blue or black ink pens (we WILL NOT use pencil in this class!!!!!!!)
3. Red, purple, or any other different color pen(s) (for grading)
4. personal headphones
5. wireless mouse (optional!)
4. Chrome Books
1. Bring your CHARGED chrome book to class EVERY DAY! 
2. Take care of it!
5. Bookmark my blog in Google Chrome.
6. Bookmark my website in Google Chrome.  
7. If time permits, we will go over the class blog and my website.  
8. We will go over policies and procedures in the syllabus tomorrow.