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Y. It’s all. about. OU. Behavior standards / respect Where you should be, and when Classroom conduct / self-control Effort Homework Late work Projects Calendar / daily schedule. policies. Your new English teacher is. Mr. Wollard. I have five kids!.
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Y It’s all about OU
Behavior standards / respect • Where you should be, and when • Classroom conduct / self-control • Effort • Homework • Late work • Projects • Calendar / daily schedule policies
Your new English teacher is Mr. Wollard
8 3 15 I was a kid once.
4 years playing in a band called THE HIDDEN FACTOR
Y Enough about me… It’s all about OU
infinite reasons you are lucky to be here today…
Number of prison inmates who were high school drop-outs. You don’t want to add to this statistic! 82%
You will earn an average of $143 a week more with a diploma. 2. You will earn an average of $479 a week more with a college degree. • You will be 12 percent more likely to consider yourself happy after earning • a diploma. 4. You will be 17 percent more likely to stay married with a college degree. • You will be healthier and live longer if you finish school. school
I hate you! I love you! I’m going to kill you! I’m going to help you! I have a dream. Four score and seven years ago… That’s one small step for man… Honesty is the best policy. Words matter!
Y It’s all about OU
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: journal writing Tuesday, Thursday: novel reading (10 minutes) Every other Monday: new vocab list Every other Friday: vocab quiz, vocab homework due Quarterly: independent reading report and AR test routines
EVERY DAY You will need: A pen A pencil Paper Your novel* A binder Your journal* supplies
DO NOT BRING: • Gum • A cell phone that is turned on • (Mr. W has zero tolerance when it comes to cell • phone use. If there is a pending emergency, • make arrangements with him before class). NO!
W orks at the Review-Journal O pera lover L oves his family L ikes to cook A softball coach at Silverado R eally enjoys the outdoors D oes not like ice cream
Lose the GUM!
gotta go POTTY?
Read the question / topic • Think about your answer • Answer with these steps • a) Restate the topic • b) Answer the question • c) provide some general details to back your • answer constructed response
Q: Do you think gum chewing should be allowed on school campuses? I do not think kids should be allowed to chew gum at school because gum is often messy, unsanitary, and a distraction to students. constructed response example
1. Do you think dress code rules are necessary at public schools? 2. Should Greenspun students be allowed to carry purses and backpacks to class? 3. Should PE classes be required for middle school students? constructed response your turn
W orks at the Review-Journal O pera lover L oves his family L ikes to cook A softball coach at Silverado R eally enjoys the outdoors D oes not like ice cream
Every sentence must have three things: • a star • the star must do or be something • there must be a complete idea • The cow jumped over the moon. • The old woman was very tired. Parts of a sentence
Let’s try some: • Rewrite each of the following sentences, then… • Underline the star • Circle the word that show action or being • Leave the complete idea alone • If the complete idea is missing, finish the idea yourself Parts of a sentence practice directions
Underline the star • Circle the word that show action or being • Leave the complete idea alone • If the complete idea is missing, finish the idea yourself • The ball flew across the field. • My best friend is about to turn 14. • Katrina worried about. • All three dogs fought the wildcat. • Mason’s brother lost his backpack. • * Now, write five simple sentences of your own. Parts of a sentence practice
Answer the following question in 80 words or more. Be sure to start with today’s date. Your first sentence should be in the constructed response format… If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation next summer, where would you go, and why? Journal #1
Five minutes Constructed response Extra Credit wollard.homestead.com Restate the question Care journals notebook Five minutes Constructed response Extra Credit wollard.homestead.com Restate the question Care journals notebook bingo