In your composition book…

1. Do Now – Silent! Write 3-5 sentences about someone you know who is on Level 6 of the scale below. It can be a friend, family member, or classmate. This person always does the right thing because he/she lives by a personal code. How do you know this personal is on Level 6? What kind of things does he/she do? 1: I Don't Want to Get in Trouble 2: I Want a Reward 3: I Want to Please Somebody4: I Follow the Rules 5: I am Considerate of Other People 6: I Have a Personal Code of Behavior and I Follow It DO NOW – SILENT In your composition book, answer these questions in 3-5 sentences… Now that you have taken all of your interims, how do you think you did? Which test was the easiest? Which was the hardest? Which subject should you focus on MOST the rest of the school year? In your composition book… How will you spend your Holiday Break? Write 3-5 sentences about your plans or make a list.

2. Good Morning UVA! Good Morning UVA! This week we are talking about why we do the “right things.” While a Code of Conduct is a good thing to have, it means nothing if you don’t follow it. A Code is only useful if you truly believe in what it says. Have a wonderful day, and remember to be respectful even when it seems difficult. Sincerely, Mrs. Lee & Mr. Dohmann DO NOW – SILENT In your composition book, answer these questions in 3-5 sentences… Now that you have taken all of your interims, how do you think you did? Which test was the easiest? Which was the hardest? Which subject should you focus on MOST the rest of the school year? In your composition book… How will you spend your Holiday Break? Write 3-5 sentences about your plans or make a list.

3. Listen to Mrs. Lee and Mr. Dohmann read situations and use the statements below to decide why the person did the right thing. Hold up the appropriate number of fingers when instructed. 1: I Don't Want to Get in Trouble 2: I Want a Reward 3: I Want to Please Somebody4: I Follow the Rules 5: I am Considerate of Other People 6: I Have a Personal Code of Behavior and I Follow It DO NOW – SILENT In your composition book, answer these questions in 3-5 sentences… Now that you have taken all of your interims, how do you think you did? Which test was the easiest? Which was the hardest? Which subject should you focus on MOST the rest of the school year? In your composition book… How will you spend your Holiday Break? Write 3-5 sentences about your plans or make a list.

4. Do Now – Silent! Write at least 4-5 sentences answering this question. DO NOW – SILENT In your composition book, answer these questions in 3-5 sentences… Now that you have taken all of your interims, how do you think you did? Which test was the easiest? Which was the hardest? Which subject should you focus on MOST the rest of the school year? In your composition book… How will you spend your Holiday Break? Write 3-5 sentences about your plans or make a list.

5. DO NOW SILENT! Good Morning UVA! As we begin the new year, think about the things you want to change about your life. What do you want your life to look like at the end of this year? Sincerely, Mrs. Lee & Mr. Dohmann In your composition book… How will you spend your Holiday Break? Write 3-5 sentences about your plans or make a list.

6. DO NOW SILENT! 2011 Goals On a post-it, write down one CLEAR, MEASURABLE goal that you want to reach in 2011. It can be related to school, but it doesn’t have to be. When you are complete, place your post-it on the chart paper at the front of the room. In your composition book… How will you spend your Holiday Break? Write 3-5 sentences about your plans or make a list.

7. Morning Message Good Morning UVA! WE ARE ALMOST THERE! Let’s make these last two days really productive. Remember that reputation matters. Having a good reputation can keep you out of trouble even when you do make mistakes. Have an incredible day! Sincerely, Mrs. Lee & Mr. Dohmann

8. Greeting and Share What does it mean to have your “reputation precede you.” What might happen if someone hears you have a bad reputation before even meeting you? You have 2 minutes.

9. Grade-Level Goal • Our grade-level goal is to score 80% or higher on our Interim exams! • Scoring proficient on the Interim exams will help your teachers and family predict your performance on the DC-CAS. What can you do today to ensure success on the Interim exam?

10. How to Take the Test Let’s go over some reminders for how you should take your test so that you can do your best!

11. BEFORE You Read • Read questions FIRST! • Before you read the passage, read the first few questions for the passage. This will help you to FOCUS on finding the important information that will help you answer the questions.

12. WHILE You Read • Read each paragraph CAREFULLY! • Block out noises around you. • Follow along with your finger or your pencil. • Visualize the text as you read.

13. AFTER You Read • Write quick summaries after you read. • Stop after every 1-2 paragraphs and fill in the left side of your answer sheet with… • Who or What the passage is about • What happened

14. AFTER Your Read • Explain your answers. • Number 1 is A because (in the text) the main character is sweating so I can tell he is nervous.

15. AFTER Your Read • Underline and number where you found your answer. Thomas stood outside the cafeteria on his first day at his new school. The room was bustling with hundreds of kids snaking their way through the breakfast line, eating with friends at the cafeteria tables, or simply walking around greeting each other and catching up on the latest gossip before they were off to classes. Thomas stood there, trying to figure out how to make his way through the crowd to feed his growling stomach. Sweat poured from his forehead at the very thought of entering this sea of unfamiliar faces. Maybe today, he would just have to go hungry. 1

16. Final Thoughts… Be focused. • Block out distractions. • Take your time. Be a critical thinker. • Use the ALL strategies your teacher has taught you. Be confident! • You have worked hard in classes to practice these reading skills. You WILL do an excellent job. Be calm. • Take a deep breath and think positive thoughts if you get nervous. “I know I can do this!” “My goal is 80% or higher!”

17. If your friend was being bullied by a classmate, what would you do? Why would you react that way? If you have experienced a situation like this, explain how you reacted. • Write 3-5 sentences and be prepared to share. DO NOW – SILENT!

18. Oct. 20, 2010 Good Morning University of Virginia, Yesterday, most of you said that you had never been bullied. But bullying is a very broad term with lots of meanings. You may not see something as bullying, but simple teasing and name-calling can sometimes be just as harmful as physical abuse or threats. Think about that the next time you consider calling someone a name. Sincerely, Mrs. Lee & Mr. Dohmann

19. TURN AND TALK According to statistics, each day 160,000 students in America miss school for fear of being bullied. What kind of school environment do bullies create? How do bullies mentally or emotionally abuse someone?

20. DO NOW – SILENT! If a bully decided to be your friend and bully someone else, what would you do? Would you forgive the bully? And would you stop him/her from bullying someone else? Explain why or why not in 3-5 sentences.

21. TRANSITIONS • Protecting our space • Our brand new space must be kept nice and clean. • Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! • Put all trash in the correct space • Report any abuse to our space (writing on walls, etc.) to an adult immediately!

22. Testing Expectations • We are completely silent when anyone is taking a test • We raise our hand if we have a question or issue • We use ONLY a pencil • We silently turn over our paper and raise our hand when we are done • We keep our eyes on our own paper at all times When one person has a test – the TEST BEGINS!

23. TITAN TIME DO NOW - SILENT If Ben Carson did not overcome the challenges he faced, his life would have turned out very differently. Write 3-5 sentences about how your life might turn out if you don’t overcome the challenges you face. How can you avoid this outcome?

24. TITAN TIME NOVEL STUDY Popcorn Reading Expectations • No one else may speak while someone is reading. • If you have a question or comment, raise your hand. • If you don’t want to read aloud, you may decline. • Eyes on your book while we are reading.

25. SGA MEETING – NOV. 1 AGENDA • So Pumped! – 5 min • Review Agenda – 5 min • Progress Reports – 5 min • New Ideas! – 10 min • Agenda for Lunch – 15 min

26. Agenda For Monday • New Bonus Bucks prizes • Lunch schedule • Boots • Bike racks • Uniform detention • Field trips • Detention for minor things • More activities, sports, etc • Less community meetings