A Modern Classroom
Where do you take Mastery Checks?
At one of the mastery check stations.
You arrive 3 minutes after the bell rings. Are you on time, tardy, or absent?
Tardy
Which is a better way to begin a message to a teacher:
1) Dear Ms. Madsen
2) Hi Teach
1) Dear Ms. Madsen
What is Ms. Madsen's favorite animal?
Cat
What is the fastest land animal in the world?
Cheetah
Where do you track your individual learning and the activities/lessons you complete?
Progress tracker
You have a pass to go to the bathroom. What device you need to take with you?
Chromebook
Which sentence is more respectful?
1) Can I meet with you to discuss my grade?
2) You need to meet with me to talk about my grade.
1) Can I meet with you to discuss my grade?
True or False: Ms. Madsen lives in St. Cloud.
False.
What is the most popular sport in the world?
Football/Soccer
What percent do you need to get on a mastery check to move to the next lesson?
80%
Your friend is struggling so you let them copy your work. Ms. Madsen finds out. Who was being academically dishonest? You, your friend, or both?
Both
Which is a more specific subject:
1. Academic Writing
2. Question
3. Lesson 1
4. Academic Writing, Lesson 1
4. Academic Writing, Lesson 1
How many years has Ms. Madsen worked at Apollo?
This is her 3rd year.
What is the third planet from the sun?
Earth
When you have a question, what are two ways to find the answer that DON'T include the teacher?
(Any two answers)
Reread the directions
Look closely at the examples
Rewatch the video
Ask three other students
What are two alternatives to copying/plagiarizing?
(Any two answers)
1. Ask your teacher for more time or help
2. Ask a classmate to explain the assignment
3. Talk with a classmate about the assignment and then write using your own words
Write an example of how you would close an email to a teacher.
(Example)
Thank you,
Sabir Student, Period 1
What is an instrument Ms. Madsen plays?
(Any of the following answers)
Trumpet
Piano
Guitar
How many states are in the United States?
50
When you don't show mastery on a mastery check, what are two things you must do BEFORE retaking the check?
(Any two answers)
Review what you missed.
Make sure your notes are complete/correct.
Rewatch the video.
Redo the practice.
You are using your cell phone daily in class. What are two consequences that could happen?
1. Create a technology plan with Ms. Madsen
2. Referral
What are three changes that would make this message better?
Subject: zero
Dear Ms. Madsen,
You need to change my grade. I did the work. I don't know why I have a zero.
Thx.
Changes:
1. Specific subject
2. Ask a question instead of make a demand
3. Include the assignment number
4. Write out Thanks
5. Include student name and period
Write your Academic Writing teacher's first and last name.
Pamela Madsen
What is the name of Apollo's mascot?
Iggy the Eagle