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Language Arts 2 Honors Ms. Sidhu ~ Room E213. Monday , August 11, 2014-Wednesday , August 13, 2014. Welcome! . Who am I? Ms. Sidhu! Who are you? Questionnaire Course Info. with Syllabus Ice Breakers Mission Statement Homework: supplies by Friday; last day for summer assignment is Friday.
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Language Arts 2 HonorsMs. Sidhu ~ Room E213 Monday, August 11, 2014-Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Welcome! • Who am I? Ms. Sidhu! • Who are you? Questionnaire • Course Info. with Syllabus • Ice Breakers • Mission Statement • Homework: supplies by Friday; last day for summer assignment is Friday
Establishing Rules & Expectations • Ground Rules • Respect • Preparation • Effort • Why are you here? (goals) • What is necessary in order for you to accomplish your goals?
Ice Breakers • Getting over the first day jitters • Create an inviting, respectful, and safe environment • Get to know your peers—building relationships is key!
Grouping Game • Everyone stands up • I will give you a number 1-5 • Create groups of that number • I will give you a topic • Each person will share their response • Stay within time
Ready, Set, Go! Round 1: Groups of 3-4 Summertime activities Name in alpha order (A goes first) Round 2: Group of 4-5 Favorite color and why Tallest goes first Round 3: Group of 3-4 Celebrity crush Birthday month (January goes first) Round 4: Group of 4-5 Gift or talent Height (shortest goes first) Round 5: Groups of 3-4 One thing you are grateful for oldest goes first
Mission Statement • Captures essence of business’s goals & philosophies underlying them • Signals what business is all about to customers, employees, suppliers, and community. • In what ways is our school like a business?
Mission Statement What does “a dynamic, innovative learning environment” mean? List examples of lessons, activities, etc. from last year that support this statement. How are we a “diverse student body”? List examples. List examples of how ERHS guides “students toward excellence in college and career readiness.” List examples of how ERHS challenges students “to be responsible citizens.”