Sophomore World Literature Ms. McDermott GreaneyFebruary 1, 2016 Block 2(A) 4(B)
Entry Task Good morning Please find your seat on the seating chart. Pick up a course syllabus as you come in the room. I.D. cards on your desk
Novel - Sold At 10:15 we are picking up your novel. Please walk quietly to the book room
Scavenger Hunt Find and Highlight the following information on your course syllabus 1. What is Ms McDermott’s address? 2. Highlight assigned novel in required texts: Add: Sold; Things Fall Apart; Lord of the Flies 3.What materials will you need for this class? 4.What is the policy for make-up work? 5.What is the novel policy? 6.What is the late work policy? 7.If you need to leave the room for personal reasons what will you need to do?
With a Partner Generate one question that you both have about this course.
Class Norms School Norms Wonder and ask questions Open your mind to diverse views Laugh often and have fun Value and utilize what you learn Engage fully Share ideas in a safe environment With your corner partners – Come up with class norms
Letter of Introduction Write a letter of introduction to me (I am your audience) Dear Ms. McDermott: Introduce yourself. Include details about who you are as a person: likes/dislikes; hobbies; activities you are involved in. Goals you have for this semester and anything I need to know about you that would help. Be sure to include a complete header
Novel - Sold Global Issue: Human Trafficking Literature Circles Group with four students Create your group norms (5 characteristics of effective group) Literature Circles Binders/Create role sheet master
H/W Sold Read pages 1-24 and complete your designated assignment