In-Class Expectations
Counter Arguments
Bell Work
Online Expectations
MLA Citation
100

Before you come into class, you should do what?

1. Be wearing your mask.

2. Put Purrell on your hands.

3. Socially distance yourself.

100

Counter This Argument:  Nachos are the best food ever.

Some people think nachos are the best food ever.  However, nachos...

(Make a mess, get soggy, etc).

100

Use these to acknowledge the opposite side, why they're wrong, and why you're right.

Counter Argument

100

Where will you be on Wednesdays?

Zooming from home.

100

Author's Name:  Smith

Paragraph:  17

Quote from Author:  Tigers can live for up to 13 years.

"Tigers can live for up to 13 years" (Smith Paragraph 17).

200

Tell me 2 things you should bring to class.

Chromebook, Chromebook charger,  your text book, your independent reading book.

200

Counter This Argument:  Tucson High is the best school ever.

Some people think Tucson High is the best school ever.  However...

(They have low test scores, they're bad at athletics, etc)

200

You should have always start your bell work paragraphs with what?

Your argument sentence.

200

How will I take attendance on days you work from home?

By checking that you've completed work.

200

Author's Name:  Jackson

Paragraph:  3

Quote from Author:  Saguaros have a 50% chance of survival when they're replanted.

"Saguaros have a 50% change of survival when they're replanted" (Jackson Paragraph 3).

300

Tell me 1 of our classroom rules.

  1. Follow Amphi’s code of conduct.

  2. Arrive on time.

  3. Raise your hand.

  4. Stay on task.

  5. Listen to directions.

  6. Be respectful.

300

Counter This Claim: California is the best state ever.

Some people think California is the best state ever.  However...

(There's floods, there's fires, etc.)

300

Using these guides your audience from your first reason, to your second reason, and finally to your last reason.

Examples:  First, Second, Next

Transition Words

300

What should you do if you need support from home?

1.  Email me.

2.  Message me in Google Classroom.

3.  Schedule a lunch Zoom with me.

4.  Schedule an after school Zoom with me.

300

Author's Name:  Spurgiesz

Paragraph:  2

Quote from Author:  For AVID annotation, you should number your paragraphs and highlight key info.

"For AVID annotation, you should number your paragraphs and highlight key info" (Spurgiesz Paragraph 2).