Classroom
Where are the Do Now and pencils always located?
WHAT IS the black cart behind the pole?
Finish the sentence: protect your _______
WHAT IS peace
What is Ms. Jablonski's favorite drink?
WHAT IS Monster
What does 'the author's purpose' mean?
WHAT IS the reason why an author writes something
Does every action require a reaction?
What is NO!
Where can you find the learning objective for every day?
WHAT IS on the whiteboard OR on the slideshow
What is the consequence for throwing ANYTHING in the classroom?
WHAT IS detention!
What is Ms. Sherbondy's favorite type of movie to watch?
WHAT ARE horror movies!
What is the difference between RELEVANT and IRRELEVANT evidence?
WHAT IS relevant evidence directly supports the argument, irrelevant evidence is not related to the argument.
SCENARIO: a pencil flies across the room in your direction. Do you:
a) pick it up and throw it back harder
b) stand up, call the thrower a name, and walk out
c) quietly remind your classmates not to throw things and keep your own pencil in your hand
What is C
If you miss a day of class, where should you get missing work?
BONUS: what should you do if you are confused about what worked you missed?
WHAT IS the red folders on the back wall
BONUS: WHAT IS ask Ms. S or Ms. J!
What does the phrase "DO NOT GET ON MY FLOOR" mean to you?
WHAT IS stay in your seat and ask permission to get up or leave
Where did Ms. Jablonski go to college?
WHAT IS Penn State University
What does it mean to delineate an author's argument?
WHAT IS to break down the argument into its parts to evaluate its purpose
SCENARIO: many of your classmates are getting out of their chairs, running around the room, and not doing their assigned work. Do you:
a) get up and join them
b) focus on your own work and ask a teacher for help if you can't concentrate
c) walk into the hall and tell Ms. V that your class is cutting up
What is B
What days of the week do we have homework in ELA?
BONUS: What is the latest Ms. S or Ms. J will accept late work?
WHAT ARE Tuesdays and Thursdays
BONUS: WHAT IS one week after due date
Demonstrate a LEVEL ONE voice
WHAT IS whisper voice
What is Ms. Sherbondy's cat's name?
WHAT IS Tobi
What is Michael Pollan's purpose in writing The Omnivore's Dilemma?
WHAT IS to inform readers about ethical and healthy food choices AND argue against industrial farming methods
SCENARIO: A teacher notices you chatting with your deskmate and asks you both to get back on task. Do you:
a) return to your classwork and continue your conversation at the brain break
b) team up with your deskmate to set the sixth floor on fire
c) continue chatting while giving the teacher dirty looks
What is A
If you finish your work early, what can you ALWAYS do?
WHAT IS Pleasure read OR writing prompts
What is an example of how you can treat people with respect in ELA class?
WHAT IS multiple correct answers:
One voice at a time
Speaking nicely to each other
Hands to yourself
ETC
What subject were BOTH Ms. S and Ms. J very bad at in middle school/high school?
WHAT IS math!
Why is it important to learn how to delineate and evaluate an argument?
WHAT IS multiple answers!
It will be important in the 'real world'
You might have to negotiate with someone during a transaction
It's important to be able to know what someone is trying to argue to you!
Why is it important to protect your peace?
WHAT IS to avoid consequences for something you didn't start