POD for September 8, 2014 HS ESL

School Mission Statement The vision of Wiesbaden High School is to ensure students acquire the necessary learning, social, and communication skills to be productive, ethical, and healthy citizens in a global environment.

Interventions SMART GOAL 1 – By 2014, all students will demonstrate an improved ability to think critically by analyzing information, synthesizing elements and evaluating outcomes across all curricular areas as evidenced by PSAT question analysis, Terra Nova scores and a local assessment.

Interventions SMART Goal 2 – By 2014, all student will demonstrate an improved ability to read and comprehend informational text in all curricular areas as evidenced by Terra Nova scores, PSAT scores and the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI).

Rules for this class Come in and leave by the front door of the school because you will need to be buzzed in. I will meet you the first day. DO NOT come via the sixth grade wing. Come directly up to room 134. Do not visit other teachers. Please use the bathroom before coming to this building I will allow you to leave this class a minutes before the bell to avoid “little kids”. Have all materials for this class as you will not be allowed in and out during class time. You only need to bring your notebook, pen/pencil, highlighters, and planner. You must have your planner. You may bring bottled water, but only water. We are a small class, but I do not allow unnecessary talking or movement in the classroom. Know and remember your logins for the computer and google aps. We also need to check GRADESPEED at least once a week. Follow all the rules setup in your student handbook. Treat your teacher, fellow students and the school property with respect. Be not a borrower. When you enter, go directly to your seat and begin your Quick Write. Set daily goals and reflect on the positive events and people in your life. Be in the right place, at the right time, with the right materials and the right attitude.

All Students September 8, 2014 Write your journal entry: The place I most want to visit is _____ Go to GRADESPEED and make an evaluation sheet with all your grades on them. Include any upcoming assignments and hand this in for a grade today. One of these sheets is due every two weeks. Check your grade for ESL and hand in anything that is missing. Go to quizlet.com and create an account Work Voc. 1. Take the test today in class. If you complete the above, study for voc.2 for Wednesday’s test. EVERYDAY-EVERY CLASS WRITE DOWN WHAT YOU DID IN CLASS AND ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS YOU HAVE. 100 PONTS EVERY TWO WEEKS.

POD for Wednesday, 9/10:All students do journal – “My biggest fear is______ “and Voc. 2 test. I have to see it. Ninth graders Twelfth graders Bring your history or physics aps book and take Cornel notes in class. Bring Hunger Games next class. Bring your American Government book and take Cornel notes in class

POD for Wednesday, 9/12:All students do journal – “I believe honesty is important because---”and Voc. 3 words in notebook from quizlet. Twelfth Grade Ninth Grade Work on individual composition needs Go to quizlet and study for Unit 1 American Government Work on individual composition needs. Go to quizlet and study the characters and the vocabulary.

Weekly Vocabulary You will have a test over these words on Friday, September 12. We are going to focus on Greek and Latin root words the first quarter: AM, AMAL - to love AMBUL - to walk ANDRO, ANDRY - male ANIM - mind, feeling, life ANTHROP - man, human being

AM, AMAT words MEANING: TO LOVE amiable amorous

AMBUL words circumambulate amble

ANDRO, ANDRY words android androgynous

ANIM words mind feeling life

ANTHROPO words philanthropy anthropology

Academic Vocabulary arrange articulate aspects assemble assert assess associate assume assumption audience