Know Your Class
What class are you currently sitting in?
English 10 - World Literature
Where should your bag be when you are ready for class?
Under your chair (tucked beside desk out of way)
Where does your phone belong during class?
In the cell phone pouch from bell to bell
What TWO hot drinks can you find at the Drink Station?
Hot cocoas and apple cider
What is the name of the activity where everyone creates a six-sided piece about themselves that eventually connects with other students' pieces?
Hexagonal Thinking
Name TWO things you should bring to class every day.
Charged laptop, charger cord, something to write with, willingness to learn
True or False: You can start packing your bag whenever you feel you are ready.
False. (Wait for Benoit or Toews to instruct you to do so)
What is the appropriate amount of time to take when using the hall/bathroom pass?
About 5 minutes. (It should not take longer than 10)
Where can you find things like paper, colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, rulers, and a pencil sharpener?
The Craft Corner / Big Blue Toolbox.
What are the TWO things that everyone is REQUIRED to include on their hexagon?
What type of assessment is worth the largest percentage of your overall grade?
Summative - 60%
What should you do if you arrive to class tardy?
Enter quietly, don't disrupt learning/teaching, sit down and get to work
Can you take your phone when you leave class to use the bathroom?
No! (It stays in the pouch)
You need deodorant, a toothbrush, feminine products, lotion, or another personal-care item. What should you do?
Just ask! They are available in the Care Closet.
How should you enter the classroom?
Greet teacher, wave, say hi, interact with classmates
Name TWO of the major course goals for English 10
Read complex texts proficiently
Write for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences
Think analytically to understand the world
Speak clearly and persuasively
When you ARE told it is time to pack up, name THREE things you should do.
Pack your bag, pick up/throw away trash, grab phone, be ready to go
During what part of the class period should you NOT use the bathroom? (Hint: It is a certain specific set of minutes)
Last 5 of class
True or False: Food and drinks are completely banned in English 10.
False. Non-disruptive food and drinks are okay as long as you clean up during and afterward.
What did we discuss was the difference between a goal and a habit?
Goal=destination
Habit= what you actually do (how you get to the goal)
Name TWO of the major texts/reading experiences listed for English 10.
Macbeth, The Kite Runner, student-choice outside reading, global literature outside reading, short stories/poetry, articles
You missed class yesterday. What is the first place you should check to figure out what you missed?
Canvas!
What happens if you use your phone during a quiz or test — including taking it to the bathroom?
You receive a 0 on the quiz/test without a makeup opportunity.
According to our Classroom Culture slide, why are good classroom norms important? Give TWO reasons.
You realize you are confused about an assignment and need help from your teacher. According to the syllabus, what should you do before having your parent/guardian contact the teacher for you?
Advocate for yourself and contact your teacher first.