The Course
Will this course be projects based or test and quiz based?
Projects based
What do you do if you have any problems in class?
Talk to Kal about it
How many times a week do you need to check Canvas?
2
What is the first thing you should do when you walk into the room each day?
Look at the board for instructions
What time does this class end?
Answers vary by class :)
How many weeks will we typically spend on each unit?
2-4 weeks
What time should you arrive to class
On time
What do you need to do if you don't finish an in-class assignment?
Complete it at home
How many people can use the bathroom at the same time?
1
What should you always make sure to ask for help with?
ANYTHING!
What will the final online class assessment be?
An e-portfolio with at least 5 pieces.
Where do you go to check your grades?
Canvas
What are three (3) types of assignments you will need to complete in this class?
Readings, e-portfolio, essays, note taking, worksheets, a major research project of your choice, and cooperative group work.
When should you get missed copies of work from Kal?
During a scheduled meeting during lunch
How late does Kal stay up?
10 PM
What are four (4) topics we might study in the course?
Race, gender, politics, the environment, population, chocolate Hunter-Gatherers (More answers could be correct). "Food" is not specific enough :)
What could happen if you disrespect a classmate or Kal?
What are the three (3) things you need to tell Kal when you text her?
Your name, your class, your period, say "please" and "thank you"
How long can you be out of class for, max?
5 minutes
What are three (3) of Kal's top pet peeves in class (specific examples)?
1. Technology not working when it's supposed to
2. Students talking when they are not supposed to
3. Disrespectful behavior towards classmates and teachers
4. Students going behind my desk or Michael's Desk
What are four (4) examples of the types of readings you will be completing in this course?
1. Short reading packets
2. Primary documents
3. Independent work
4. Literature
5. Informational texts
6. Independent books of choice
7. Cookbooks
What is Kal's cell phone number?
(607)351-8390
How long will your essays be in this class?
2-5 pages long.
6th graders: 2-3
7th graders: 3-4
8th graders: 4-5
What are 3 ways that you can know what your assignments are and when they are due?
1. They will be written in the upper right-hand corner of the whiteboard.
2. Kal will announce it verbally.
3. YOU should write it down in your Assignments Notebook, or equivalent!
4. Canvas
Incorrect answers: Telepathy, writing it on your hand
What are Kal's two (2) e-mails that you could use to contact her?
k_mcmannis@hotmail.com and kmcmanni@icsd.k12.ny.us