Rules and Expectations
What is the cell phone policy?
NO SEE
Fix the sentence: Your going to love this class!
You're going to love this class.
Identify the simile in this text:
Jerry's mind wandered during class
Like a balloon floating up in the air.
While he daydreamed about eating lunch
Jerry's mind wandering like a balloon
What is Burke's Motto?
To BARK your loudest
Name another class Ms. Walczak has taught
E2, HE2, E4, HE4
When should you not have headphones in?
During direct instruction - when your teacher is trying to help you!!!!!!!!!
Fix the sentence: She not only completed the race, but also set a record.
No comma
What is the turning point (BIG MOMENT!) in a story called?
The climax
What is our school mascot?
Bulldog
What kind of pet does Ms. Walczak have?
Cats!
What is the school bathroom pass rule?
Cannot go in the first or last fifteen minutes of class.
Fix the sentence:
He said "I love you too".
He said, "I love you too."
How is this sentence an example of indirect characterization?
John snapped at the man without warning
It shows us he is impatient, annoyed, angry, unkin
What year was Burke founded?
1910
Name an activity Ms. Walczak likes to do.
Read, Run, Travel, Play Soccer, Dance
A summative assignment is what percentage of your final grade?
Fix the sentence: McDonald's said they're going to come out with a new happy meal.
McDonald's said it's going to come out with a new happy meal.
What is the tone of this sentence: I believe our product can and will make a difference in the lives of each of our consumers.
Passionate, Hopeful
How many times is Burke high scool mentioned in the African American Museum?
Twice
Name two places Ms. Walczak has lived?
Charleston, Pittsburgh, London, Bangkok, Boston
What are three expectations of this classroom?
No phone, Listen and respect one another, Ask your teacher about make-up work, No swearing, clean up after yourselves
Fix the sentence: The pancakes were delicious they were fluffy and sweet.
The pancakes were delicious; they were fluffy and sweet.
What is an inference you can make about Yolanda based on this passage?
The audience applauded as Yolanda walked onto the stage with her violin. She did not fidget while the pianist found the correct page of the score. Yolanda squinted into the bright lights of the auditorium. She couldn’t see her parents and friends, but she knew they were there supporting her. After a few rippling notes sounded on the piano, Yolanda began to play. Her bow glided across the strings as if it had a mind of its own.
She is confident, she is good at the violin, she worked hard
Name all 4 of our school's administrators
Ms. Swinton, Ms. Rodgers, Mr. Smith, Mr. McDonald
How many semesters has Ms. Walczak taught at Burke? (not counting this new one!)
3!