Monday

Warm-Up Please write 2-3 sentences about what this quote means to you.

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17 Assignments Due: Monday Aug 7, 2017 Today’s Agenda: Warm-up Materials Check Organize AVID Portfolios Essential Question: How can I collect and present my AVID accomplishments? Objective: I will organize my AVID portfolio.

Materials Check Get with your 3:00 partner

2 - 3 inch binder – if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check 2 - 3 inch binder – if they have it, give them 3 points

Dividers for each class– if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check Dividers for each class– if they have it, give them 3 points

1 inch binder for portfolio– if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check 1 inch binder for portfolio– if they have it, give them 3 points

Materials Check Lined paper – can be loose paper or in a notebook– if they have it, give them 3 points

Pencil pouch– if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check Pencil pouch– if they have it, give them 3 points

2 pencils– if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check 2 pencils– if they have it, give them 3 points

2 pens– if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check 2 pens– if they have it, give them 3 points

2 highlighters– if they have it, give them 3 points Materials Check 2 highlighters– if they have it, give them 3 points

16 sheet protectors– if they have it, give them 16 points Materials Check 16 sheet protectors– if they have it, give them 16 points

Materials Check Make sure your partner’s name is at the TOP of the rubric on the line for Name ____________ Add up your partner’s score Write the total at the bottom of the rubric At the bottom of the paper, under the rubric, write “Graded by” and PRINT your name Turn in the grade form to the class basket

AVID Portfolios Grab one portfolio packet Please each of the 10 BORDERED TITLE PAGES in a sheet protector Hole punch the other handouts and place them in your portfolio behind the corresponding section Place your AVID portfolio on the bookshelf 5th hour – middle shelf 6th hour – bottom shelf

Tuesday

You do not have a quote today Still write down the date, EQ, and LT Warm-up – Part 1 You do not have a quote today Still write down the date, EQ, and LT Number your paper 1-22 (be prepared to write 22 words in that space)

Warm-up – part 2 WITHOUT talking, see if you can list everyone’s name in this class (including our tutor)

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17 Tuesday Aug 8, 2017 Today’s Agenda: Warm-up Write a friendly Thank You Letter to Mr. Rother Essential Question: How do I write a friendly letter using the proper friendly letter format? Objective: I will write a friendly letter to Mr. Rother to thank him for speaking to our class.

AVID CLUB This Wednesday, August 8th 2:30 Rm. 215

DUE BEFORE THE END OF CLASS Thank you letters Use the Friendly Letter Format included in your portfolio – you do NOT have to include your address Your letter must be a minimum of 3 paragraphs Each paragraph must be a minimum of 3 sentences Paragraph 1 – Thank Mr. Rother for giving his time to speak to the class Paragraph 2 – Summarize the main ideas that you took from his presentation Paragraph 3 – Explain how you plan to use his advice to help you be successful DUE BEFORE THE END OF CLASS to the class basket!!!!

Wednesday/ Thursday

Warm-Up – instead of a quote today: 1. What is your easiest class so far this semester? 2. What makes it so easy? 3. What is your most difficult class so far this semester? 4. What makes it so difficult? 5. What is your plan to make sure that you keep up and get a good grade in your most difficult class? 6. Copy and fill out this chart on your paper… Hour Class Grade you plan to get for 1st Quarter 1st hour 2nd hour 3rd hour 4th hour 5th hour 6th hour 0/7th hour

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: Wed/Thur Aug 8/9, 2018 COMPLETED Rough Drafts are DUE Friday, 8/10 FINAL TYPED Shield Essay Project DUE Tuesday, 8/14 First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17 Today’s Agenda: Warm-up Pass back graded papers/ update table of contents Make and decorate your Life Shield Complete your Life Shield Essay Outline Complete your Life Shield Essay Rough Draft Essential Question: Who am I? Learning Target: I will acknowledge my strengths and challenges so that I can be more successful at accomplishing my goals.

Graded papers AVID Section of Binder Portfolio none Recycle 6) AVID Standards Cornell Notes 7) Cornell Notes – Mr. Rother’s presentation none Recycle Materials Check grade form

Life Shield Project Rubric Item Points Possible Points Earned Life Goal Shield 10   Outline/Rough Draft 20 Peer Editing Form Final Draft: Correct MLA format, typed, 2-3 pages long Paragraph 1 5 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5 Paragraph 6 TOTAL 80

Life Shield - 25 minutes Draw a symbol that represents who you are Write 1 or 2 career goals Write 1 or 2 life goals Write 1 or 2 personal strengths Write 1 or 2 personal challenges Add drawings for each of the 4 areas Color in your drawings

Shield Essay - hand out and go over instructions - 10 minutes Organization: Paragraph 1 – Introduction Paragraph 2 – Who you are Paragraph 3 – Goals you have for your life and career Paragraph 4 – Personal Challenges Paragraph 5 – Personal Strengths Paragraph 6 – Conclusion

Shield Essay Outline - 10 minutes When you are done with your outline, raise you hand. The teacher will check it for completion and then you can start on your rough draft

Shield Essay Rough Draft - 30 minutes Whatever you do not have finished by 2:10 is HOMEWORK – DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th

Friday

Warm-up Write 2-3 sentences about the following quote: Have your Outline/Rough Draft out on your desk – I will be checking them during warm-up Write 2-3 sentences about the following quote:

Welcome to 9th Grade AVID Assignments Due: COMPLETED Rough Drafts are DUE TODAY FINAL TYPED Shield Essay Project DUE Tuesday, 8/14 First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17 Friday Aug 10, 2018 Today’s Agenda: Warm-up Peer Editing Essential Question: How can I use collaboration to edit my writing? Objective: I will participating in peer editing activity.

Peer Editing Reader #1: Reader #2: Reader #3:   Reader #1: Reader #2: Reader #3: Did the author use a “hook” to get your attention? □ Yes □ No Does the introduction clearly lay out what will be discussed in the following paragraphs? Does paragraph #2 clearly discuss who the author is? Does paragraph #3 clearly discuss the goals for the author’s life and career? Does paragraph #4 clearly discuss the author’s personal challenges? Does paragraph #5 clearly discuss the author’s personal strengths? Does paragraph #6 clearly state how the author will use his/her strengths to overcome his/her weaknesses? Does the conclusion summarize what was discussed in paragraphs 2-6? I have underlined parts that don’t make sense.

You will have 10 minutes with each partner Peer Editing You will have 10 minutes with each partner Do NOT switch until I tell you! Give constructive, honest feedback