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Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English 2H “Literature Lounge”. 9 September 2009 Do Now: Please find your desk in the seating chart and sit down at your chair . Then, read through the distributed syllabus until I address the class. Students will be able to:
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Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English 2H “Literature Lounge” 9 September 2009 Do Now: Please find your desk in the seating chart and sit down at your chair. Then, read through the distributed syllabus until I address the class. Students will be able to: Identify the Guidelines and Procedures of the classroom Identify the course timeline and materials needed Identify their seat in the seating arrangement Homework for Friday: 1) Bring all class materials 2) Complete the Parent Contact Form 3) Summer Reading Projects due
Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s English 2A “Literature Lounge” 9 September 2009 Do Now: In your notebook, interpret and give evidence to support the following quotation from the Greek philosopher Aristotle: “We are what we do consistently.” Students will be able to: Identify the Guidelines and Procedures of the classroom Identify the course timeline and materials needed Identify their seat in the seating arrangement Homework for Tomorrow: 1) Bring all class materials 2) Complete the Parent Contact Form Homework for Friday: Summer Reading Projects due
Ice-breakers Finding out about you
Ice-breaker #1: Directions: In your notebook, write down FIVE things you would like the world to know about you. (What characteristics or activities define you?) Everyone must share their ideas with the class.
As we go around the classroom, please introduce yourself before you share your ideas.
Ice-breaker #2 Next, I’d like you to write down THREE respectful questions that you would like to find out about me. Please be polite and courteous.
As we go around the classroom, please introduce yourself before you ask your questions.
Questions for Discussion Why do we have laws in our society? What do you think the world would be like without laws? So, what’s the point of having rules in this classroom?
Who can explain Rule #1 of my classroom? • Who can explain Rule #2 of my classroom? • Who can explain Rule #3 of my classroom? • Who can explain Rule #4 of my classroom? • Who can explain Rule #5 of my classroom? • What are the two ways that you should refer to me? • Who can write their MLA heading on the board? • What is the consequence of having your name on the board? • What must I say in order to dismiss the class? • What needs to happen before you can leave the classroom • Now let’s continue learning about the guidelines and procedures of this classroom. Ok, so let’s review what we learned yesterday.