8/30 What makes a Good Student/Teacher Selfie Slide Show

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Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will

• Identify characteristics of good students.
• Identify characteristics of a good teacher.
• Understand the impact of our actions on others.

Why?

• To develop trust with one another and Mr.d'E so you can best learn.

DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. By yourself, brainstorm characteristics of a good student.          5 minutes

3.  When instructed, share with your group and determine the five most important in each category.           5 minutes

4.  Post your characteristics as a group.  Individually, put a small check mark on the ones (other than yours) that you most strongly agree with. We'll follow up with a discussion.          10 minutes

5.  By yourself, brainstorm characteristics of a good teacher.          5 minutes

6.  When instructed, share with your group and determine the five most important in each category.           5 minutes

7.  Post your characteristics as a group.  Individually, put a small check mark on the ones (other than yours) that you most strongly agree with. We'll follow up with a discussion.          10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What expectations should we have for one another as students and teachers?

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Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will

• Create a slide show.
• Get to know your classmates better.

Why?

• To develop trust with one another and Mr.d'E so you can best learn.
• To practice tech skills.

DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2.  Technology expectations and acceptable use          10 minutes

3.  Set up Google Classroom           5 minutes

4.  Post your characteristics as a group.  Individually, put a small check mark on the ones (other than yours) that you most strongly agree with. We'll follow up with a discussion.          30 minutes

5.  Share.          5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What is something you learned about someone you didn't know so well?
• What is something you learned about Mr.d'Entremont?
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8/29 What Makes a Good Student / Teacher?

To Seventh Grade ! ! !

Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will

• Choose the seat in which you'll do your best work.
• Develop your relationships with each other and Mr.d'E.

Why?

• To empower you to make choices in your best interest.
• To develop trust with one another and Mr.d'E so you can best learn.

DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. Find the seat in which you will do your best work, introduce yourself, and justify your choice.          20 minutes

3.  Working in groups: Brainstorm guidelines for working appropriately with others in a group. Wait to share with the class.           10 minutes

4.  In assigned groups, determine what you have in common that no one else in the class has in common. Wait to share with the class.           15 minutes

5.  Reflect on your experience in class.            5 minutes

_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What is something you learned about three different classmates?
• What guidelines are important during group work?
• Where are you sitting? Why did you choose there/how does that spot help you do your best work?

 & 

Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will

• Identify characteristics of good students.
• Identify characteristics of a good teacher.
• Understand the impact of our actions on others.

Why?

• To develop trust with one another and Mr.d'E so you can best learn.

DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. By yourself, brainstorm characteristics of a good student.          5 minutes

3.  When instructed, share with your group and determine the five most important in each category.           5 minutes

4.  Post your characteristics as a group.  Individually, put a small check mark on the ones (other than yours) that you most strongly agree with. We'll follow up with a discussion.          10 minutes

5.  By yourself, brainstorm characteristics of a good teacher.          5 minutes

6.  When instructed, share with your group and determine the five most important in each category.           5 minutes

7.  Post your characteristics as a group.  Individually, put a small check mark on the ones (other than yours) that you most strongly agree with. We'll follow up with a discussion.          10 minutes

8.  Poker Face - followed by discussion and reflection.          20 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What expectations should we have for one another as students and teachers?
• How can our perceptions impact other people?

8/28 Let's Get to Know One Another a Bit

To Seventh Grade ! ! !

Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will

• Choose the seat in which you'll do your best work.
• Develop your relationships with each other and Mr.d'E.

Why?

• To empower you to make choices in your best interest.
• To develop trust with one another and Mr.d'E so you can best learn.

DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. Find the seat in which you will do your best work, introduce yourself, and justify your choice.          20 minutes

3.  Working in groups: Brainstorm guidelines for working appropriately with others in a group. Wait to share with the class.           10 minutes

4.  In assigned groups, determine what you have in common that no one else in the class has in common. Wait to share with the class.           15 minutes

5.  Reflect on your experience in class.            5 minutes

_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What is something you learned about three different classmates?
• What guidelines are important during group work?
• Where are you sitting? Why did you choose there/how does that spot help you do your best work?