Procedures
Describe the steps to properly enter the classroom.
1. Wait in line against the lockers.
2. Quietly and appropriately walk to seat.
3. Pick up any needed supplies, if needed.
4. Follow the instructions on the board.
If an assignment is turned in late, what % is deducted?
10% per our student handbook
What part of the plot is #3?
the climax
What are the three main parts of an argument?
When writing a paragraph, what is the last sentence you should include?
the conclusion sentence
When can I use my phone?
-Before/after school
-During lunch
-During passing periods
-At home
What should you do if you have been absent from class?
-Check PowerSchool and Google Classroom
-Email or talk with Ms. Alexander as early as possible
What part of the plot is #1?
the exposition
Fill in the blank:
The "topic sentence" of an essay is called the ______ statement.
thesis
What are Ms. Alexander's 2 favorite football (NFL) teams?
Broncos and Lions
What is the proper way to ask for help?
Raise your hand quietly and wait patiently for Ms. Alexander (or another adult) to check in with you.
If you are confused about something we are learning, what should you steps should you take?
-Raise hand & ask a question
-Check w/ a peer
-Look back at notes
-Go to study lab
What part of the plot is #2?
rising action
Properly cite the following:
"Just keep swimming" -Nemo, page 5
Introduce quote, "Just keep swimming" (Nemo 5).
What causes the plot to move from exposition to the rising action (the * on the plot diagram)?
conflict
What steps must you take if you
need to use the bathroom?
1. Fill out your pass.
2. Raise hand and ask Ms. Alexander at an appropriate time to sign pass.
3. Turn on light.
4. Use the restroom in a timely manner.
5. Go right back to class and turn off light.
6. Continue your ELA work.
If you choose to not follow classroom expectations, what is the order of consequences you can expect to receive?
(Hint: There are 4 steps!)
1. Warning (verbal/non-verbal)
2. Phone call home
3. Lunch detention & phone call home
4. Office referral
what part of the plot is #5?
resolusion
List 4 reading strategies you can use to help your comprehension.
Answers will vary.
[Ex: Gist notes, rereading the text, make a prediction, summarize, look at headers]
Where did Ms. Alexander grow up?
Colorado Springs, CO
List anything that you can do when you finish an assignment.
-Check grades in PowerSchool
-ELA missing work
-Any other missing work
-Freckle or independent reading
If you go above and beyond in class, what can you expect might happen?
Be praised by Ms. Alexander or receive a positive phone call (:
What part of the plot is #4?
the falling action
What does BCC stand for when emailing AND what does it mean?
Blind carbon copy
This will add someone to the email but hide it from others on the email.
Give 5 examples of transition words/phrases (without using numbers--first, second, third).
Answers will vary.