MONDAY, AUGUST 26

DO NOW: 1.Receive an index card from Mrs. C at the door. 2.Copy down the information as you see it above, and complete the following: Think about three things that people think that they know about you just based on what they see or hear from and/or about you. On the backside of the card, write down what is the real deal about those three items. If the items from the front are true, tell why. If the items from the front are NOT true, explain what the truth is. Be prepared to share at least one item. TODAY: You are now listening to: the theme song from Welcome Back Kotter Introductions Check Schedules Do Now What you need: Pen/pencil Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: OPEN HOUSE is this Thursday from 6:30-8 Bring your composition book to class everyday Mon., Aug. 26, 2013First Day Stuff “ How’s it going! Now, who are you?” 3 Things that people assume about me are: But the truth is… On the front side of your card: On the back side of your card:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

TODAY’s AGENDA: You were listening to: Beautiful by India Arie Discuss Daily Supply needs Review Do Now T-Chart notes Activity Debrief What you need: Pen/pencil Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: OPEN HOUSE is this Thursday from 6:30-8 Bring your composition book to class everyday

Tues., Aug. 27, 2013Character Assumptions & Observations “ I can…make assumptions and observations about two opposing characters.” DO NOW- My Goals for This Year: T-CHART NOTES & VIDEO: Before: 1.Copy the two T-Charts as you see them on the left. 2.Fill out the left side of each chart with AT LEAST THREE assumptions. During: 1.As you watch the following video, fill out the right side of each chart with AT LEAST THREE observations that you make about the examples of a parent and male high- school student, respectively, that you see. After: 1.Share your observations with a partner. 2.Share in whole group. e4 Assumptions about a parent Assumptions about a male high-school student Observations about a parent Observations about a male high-school student

DO NOW: Description of the character Theo Huxtable (Do not copy this down. This is just an example. Use the space below to follow the directions from #2.) Cliff Huxtable is an older man who is a husband, doctor, and father of four children. He dances weirdly, motivates his patients with funny cheers, and likes to make jokes. TODAY YOU WILL NEED: Pen/pencil Composition notebook Your brain! DO NOW: 1.Review your observations about Theo from yesterday’s video. 2.In 2-3 sentences, describe what Theo is like as far as the way he looks, behaves, thinks, and talks. 3.LEFT SIDE OF T-CHART: Think about and write down three goals that you have or will set for yourself this year. 4.RIGHT SIDE OF T-CHART: Think about and write down what you will need in order for each goal to happen. Tues., Aug. 27, 2013Character Assumptions & Observations “ I can…develop descriptions of characters based on observations.” Observations about a parent 1.Danced really weirdly in the kitchen 2.Tried to calm his patient down 3.Made jokes about having a baby 4.Makes jokes about his kids

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

TODAY’s AGENDA: You were listening to: Who Are You by The Who Review Do Now Activity Notes on Character Traits Debrief What you need: Pen/pencil Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: OPEN HOUSE is this Thursday from 6:30-8 Bring your composition book to class everyday Knowsys pre-test on Friday

DO NOW: General Observations of People: Ex.: the way they express themselves TODAY YOU WILL NEED: Pen/pencil Composition notebook Your brain! DO NOW: 1.Fold your paper along the margin on the right hand side. Do not write in this space until asked to. 2. List three things that you would observe about a person in order to draw a conclusion about who he/she is. You may copy down the example, but you can’t use it as one of your three! Wed., Aug. 28, 2013Character Descriptions “ I can…identify traits used to describe a person or character.” Do not write in this space on your paper!

ACTIVITY: “Who Are You?” Character/Trait Matching Each person will be given a card with either: a.) the name of a famous person OR b.) a description of a famous person Your goal is to find the person who completes your match. In other words, if you have a card with a celebrity’s name, you need to find the person who has the card with the right description of that celebrity. Once you think you have found your match, see Mrs. C. for confirmation. If your match is correct, you will stand to the side until all the matches have been found. Michael Jackson wears one glove Lindsay Lohan breaks the law

DO NOW: General Observations of People : Ex.: the way they express themselves Wed., Aug. 28, 2013Character Descriptions “ I can…develop descriptions of characters based on observations.” NOTES: Traits Used to Describe a Person or Character 1.A person’s name (N) or nickname could reflect their personality? 2.The way they appear (A) or dress 3.The way they act (A) or behave alone or with others 4.A person’s mentality (M), or way of thinking, about topics, issues, or life in general 5.A person’s emotions toward him/herself or others? (E) 6.The way a person speaks (S) or uses his/her speech to express him/herself? Do not write in this space on your paper! NOTES: Traits Used to Describe a Person or Character Copy down these notes as you see them. Be sure to leave a blank section (about three lines worth) at the bottom of your page.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29

TODAY’s AGENDA: You were listening to: Question Song from Sesame Street Notes on Character Traits Developing Cornell Notes questions Review Who Are You Activity What you need: Pen/pencil Notebook YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: OPEN HOUSE is this TONIGHT from 6:30-8 Bring your composition book to class everyday Knowsys pre-test on Friday…Bring a #2 Pencil

DO NOW: General Observations of People : Ex.: the way they express themselves Wed., Aug. 28, 2013Character Descriptions “ I can…develop descriptions of characters based on observations.” NOTES: Traits Used to Describe a Person or Character 1.A person’s name (N) or nickname could reflect their personality? 2.The way they appear (A) or dress 3.The way they act (A) or behave alone or with others 4.A person’s mentality (M), or way of thinking, about topics, issues, or life in general 5.A person’s emotions toward him/herself or others? (E) 6.The way a person speaks (S) or uses his/her speech to express him/herself? Do not write in this space on your paper! NOTES: Traits Used to Describe a Person or Character ON THE SAME PAGE AS YOUR DO NOW FROM YESTERDAY (DO NOT BEGIN A NEW PAGE FOR TODAY): Copy down these notes as you see them. Be sure to leave a blank section (about three lines worth) at the bottom of your page.

DO NOW: General Observations of People : Ex.: the way they express themselves Wed., Aug. 28, 2013Character Descriptions “ I can…develop descriptions of characters based on observations.” NOTES: Traits Used to Describe a Person or Character 1.A person’s name (N) or nickname could reflect their personality? 2.The way they appear (A) or dress 3.The way they act (A) or behave alone or with others 4.A person’s mentality (M), or way of thinking, about topics, issues, or life in general 5.A person’s emotions toward him/herself or others? (E) 6.The way a person speaks (S) or uses his/her speech to express him/herself? #2. What can a person’s mentality show about them? CORNELL NOTES QUESTIONS: How can you develop questions from your notes? Review the notes on Traits Used to Describe a Person or Character. Think about what kinds of questions that I would ask you on a quiz or test about this information. Listen to the class discussion Choose TWO questions that you like Write them down in the right margin space. In the bottom space, write a summary of your notes that answers the questions that you wrote in the margin. #1. What are some traits that help to describe or tell about what a person is like? There are several traits that help to show what a person is like. For example, a person’s mentality can reveal what they think about different things such as topics, issues, or life in general.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30

TODAY’s AGENDA: You were listening to: Knowsys pre-test on TODAY!!! What you need: #2 PENCIL ONLY YOUR BRAIN! REMINDERS: No school on Monday Come to class with a book to read everyday