9/10/09 BR: If a plague were to strike the earth that only killed people over the age of 21, do you think civilization would survive? How do you think life would change and why? Today: Why Your Job as a Student is Important and Understanding How to do This Job in Mr. Mac’s Class?

Why Is Important to Learn?

President’s Address Why does President Obama say its important for you to learn? What advice does he give students? What is your response to the president’s speech (how do you feel? What does it make you think?)

Papers, Paper, and More Papers.. BOLD means read and keep in your binder, Italics means take home, read with parent and return for points.. Please make sure you have: “Hello Students and Families” (2 pages) esp Volunteer Survey (1 page) Parent Questionnaire (1page) esp Student Interest Survey (1page) Student Bill of Rights (1page) Mr. Mac’s Guidelines (1page) Class Syllabus (2-3pages)

How Does This Work? Binder what’s in, what’s out? Vocabulary Journal Binder Checks (notes, vocabulary journal, reflection journal) 5-10 people each Friday., 25 points. Homework, Gradebook, grades, extra credit..

Exit Slip (10 pts) What are 3 things that you would like to learn about in this class? What are 3 burning questions that you would like answered before you die. Looking at all the papers Mr. Mac just gave us and talked about, I feel good about… Looking at all the papers Mr. Mac just gave us and talked about, I feel worried/mad about… I still have a big question(s) about..

Communication: Here’s how I tell you what you need to do, when to do it, how to do it, and how you did on it. The Hand In Folder and the Hand Back Folder. What goes where. How do you know I checked it? Check your up to date stats at www.snapgrades.net - You can see you scores and comments on assignments. Make sure you have a login and an email. I can show you how. Check the RHS website at www.rhsroughriders.org. Here you can see what home work is due and what’s been going on in class if you’ve been absent. Email me at jemcintosh@cps.edu