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Bell Ringer:. Follow the steps below: Find your Thematic Analysis (the paper that is due today). Find your copy of Of Mice and Men . Place the two things located for steps 1 and 2 on your desk. Remove everything else from your desk. Sit quietly. Excuses:.
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Bell Ringer: • Follow the steps below: • Find your Thematic Analysis (the paper that is due today). • Find your copy of Of Mice and Men. • Place the two things located for steps 1 and 2 on your desk. • Remove everything else from your desk. • Sit quietly.
Excuses: • From the list below, select which excusesare valid: • My printer ran out of ink. • I had no paper to print on. • I was in the hospital. • I lost my thumb drive. • My dog vomited on my socks. • There was a fire in my bedroom. • Insects. • Wait, this was due today?
Course Requirements: • Please think of what you must bring to English 9 everyday.
Course Requirements: • Please think of what you must bring to English 9 everyday. • Binder • Notebook • Handouts • Writing instrument • Book
Participation & Preparation: • Do you have your book? • Tomorrow I will be collecting books. • Those who do not have their books will receive an “unprepared” grade in the grade book.
Goodbye Of Mice and Men Mr. Short / English 9 / May 10th, 2011
What to Remember? • You will need to remember thematic elements of this book in two years. • English 11 New York State Regents Examinations require the discussion of literature. • When reflecting on this book, what main ideas are important to remember?
What to Remember? • Title of book • Author’s Name • Setting • Plot • Themes • Character Names
Bell Ringer: • Why does our society have laws and rules?
Classroom Policies Mr. Short / Semester IV
Must We Review? • Do we really need to review the rules of class?
Must We Review? • Do we really need to review the rules of class? • Yes. Yes, we do.
Must We Review? • Do we really need to review the rules of class? • Yes. Yes, we do. • Should you take notes?
Must We Review? • Do we really need to review the rules of class? • Yes. Yes, we do. • Should you take notes? • Yes. Yes, you should.
Entering Class: • Be respectful as you wait for the bell to ring. • Do the bell ringer. • When you are seated, look at the screen for instructions. • Do what is written.
Behavior: • When you are in my classroom, I expect you to behave maturely and responsibly. • Please meet this expectation.
Electronic Devices: • Please refrain from using any electronic devices. • This policy includes, but is not limited to: • Cell Phones. • iPods • (other music players) • iPads • eBooks • Handheld Gaming Systems • Pagers • Other
Leaving The Room: • Sign out before leaving and take the pass. • Use the correct time. • Sign in when you return. • Use the correct time.
Leaving The Room: • Don’t ask me to leave class before the second bell rings. • You have 4 minutes between periods. Use them.
Leaving The Room: • Bathroom / Drink: • You may go to the restroom or get a drink at any time, as always. • For the remainder of the year, you may only leave three (3) times to use the restroom or get a drink. • Fewer than 25 days remain. You can do this.
Class Discussion: • Please participate more. • Respect others (including Mr. Short) when they are talking. • Do not talk over someone, wait your turn. • Raise your hand. • Do not discuss topically unrelated issues when in class. • Focus
End of Class: • Do not begin to pack your things up until Mr. Short completes teaching. • Doing so is rude. • Participation points will be deducted from your grade in English 9 if you do this. • As always, remain in your seats until the bell rings. • You do this very well, and I appreciate it. • Thank you.
Questions: • Questions?
Assignments: • Many students have failed to submit assignments at the beginning of this semester. • Be sure to submit all assignments. • Use your planners& notebooks to write assignments down.
“Office Hours:” • Please sign up to see Mr. Short during his “Office Hours” and discuss: • Grades • Assignments • Classroom Politics • Upcoming Events • Story Telling • Brushing / Flossing Techniques • Other