8/5/14 Beginning of Class Procedures Come in quietly. Find a seat quickly. You will be assigned seats at a later date. Eat your breakfast and read quietly. Breakfast is over at 9:15! We will leave for connections promptly at 9:15 a.m.

8/5/14 E.L.T. Come in quietly. Find a seat quickly. You will be assigned seats at a later date. Take out any necessary supplies. Put everything else under your desk. Open your agenda to page 8 (“Welcome to Floyd”) and read before we begin.

8/5/14 Language Arts Come in quietly. Sit next to someone that you won’t be tempted to talk to during instruction. Begin the warm up (opening session). In your notebook (or on a sheet of notebook paper if you do not have a notebook, yet) write your response to the E.Q. Your response must be at least five sentences. E.Q. – How can I be successful in the sixth grade?

8/5/14 Essential Question: How can I be successful in 6 th grade? Standard: ELACC6W4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. “Today I will use RAFT writing because it will help me address a topic for a specific audience and purpose.”

Fold your construction paper in half. Fold two sheets of notebook paper in half and place them inside your construction paper to create a four-page book. R.A.F.T. Writing Activity Role - Teacher Audience - Students Format – Children’s Book (Create one page per rule (8 pages total-front and back) as if you were explaining the rules to a four-year-old.) Topic – Expectations of Students in a Classroom After you have completed your writing, you may illustrate your book. 8/5/14

Ms. Thurman’s Classroom Rules and Expectations 1. Talking ceases the moment you enter the classroom. 2. Have all supplies ready upon entry to the classroom. 3. Sharpen pencils before or after class only. 4. Throw trash away before or after class only. No paper balls! 5. Once you are prepared, immediately begin the Bell Ringer/Warm Up. 6. Always raise your hand to speak. 7. No food, drink, or gum is allowed in the classroom. 8. Be respectful of yourself and of others. 8/5/14

T.O.T.D. (Ticket Out the Door) In your agenda, answer the following: How will what we covered today help you to be successful in sixth Grade?