{ Warm-ups *Almost daily as an entry activity *Varied in task *Students responsible to keep until collected for grading *Collected twice a 6 weeks *They will be one Major Grade per 6 weeks Grading Standards: (5 =100%, anything less is 0%) 1.Number, Title, and Date at the top of each entry, (imitating the PowerPoint prompt); stapled in order when collected 2.No more than 2 entries on a page, must be separated by a drawn line 3.Tasks complete as assigned 4.Shows effort and/or creativity (Depending on topic) 5.Neat: no graffiti or unrelated drawing, no torn or wrinkled paper

{ Warm-up #1Names8/26/13 Read: What’s in a Name?: Names are an integral part of who we are. They shape our sense of who we are. Are these the names you would have chosen for yourself? Surname (Last name), middle name, first name? Is there a story behind your naming? Someone famous, a family member, weird initials? Does your name have symbolic meaning? Is it ethnic or historic or literary? Did your parents consider other names? In short, how do you live with your name? Create: A Circle Map (See template on the wall) to explore ideas about your name. -In the center, put your full name. -In the next circle outside: make notes about your name. Consider the prompt. No wrong answer. --In the outer box, list your sources of information about your name. **Remember – this is about your name – not about you.

{ M Shannon Christine Haugstad My parents considered renaming me when I was adopted at 18 months old – They considered “Amy” – YUCK! My first name came from my birth parents My original last name was Woodruff My adoptive parents gave me my middle name; They just liked it My first name means “small and wise” My first name is also the principal river in Ireland My initials are the same as a good friend growing up: Sonja Caroline Hanson I spelled my name “Hogstad” in First grade I knew more boy Shannons than girl Shannons growing up My last name is Norwegian; Most people think German I hated my last name as a child My initials “SCH” are the first part of “school” – so it fits my chosen occupation My Parents (Adoptive) My own memories A picture of me in the hospital at 1 day old with “Baby girl Woodruff” on a card on my stomach A name website I looked up once No one pronounces it correctly

{ Warm-up #1Names8/26/13 Part II: a Quick write Now, turn your paper over and wait for directions. 1.Write about your name. 2.Use the circle map you just created! 3.Don’t think about mistakes, spelling, etc., just write. 4.Write continuously.

{ Remind 101: Get signed up Do I have something due for English? Wait, my phone just went off... Oh, it’s a reminder of my English Homework. I love Remind 101! To sign up: Send the text message listed for your class to: (210) st 3rd You will receive a text back asking you to give your name: If you are a student, send back your name, if you are a parent, please say “Parent of” followed by your student’s name. Once you reply, you should receive a text back letting you know you are registered!

{ Read: Take a look at the Personal/Character Qualities handout. Look for adjectives to describe yourself. Choose at least 6. Find at least one word you have never used before. Put a + by positive words (Words with a positive connotation) and a – by negative words (Words with a negative connotation). Create: A Bubble Map(See template on the wall) to explore words that you think describe you. In the center, put your Initials In the Bubbles surrounding, put your adjectives In the outer frame, jot down ideas about how you know these words fit you! Warm-up #2You, the bubble map8/27/13 Perceptive vulgar Emaciated Loyal urbane F.I.L.

{ Create Acrostic Poem: Choose at least ONE adjective for each letter of your name. Know the meaning of the words you select and be able to explain how each word you’ve chosen fits you Be sure you choose the adjective form of words. For example, “excite” is a verb and “excitable” is an adjective. “Exciting” is a participle so it can be used as an adjective…BUT “excitable” and “exciting” mean very different things. Warm-up #2You, the bubble map8/27/13 maciated ascinating uthless oisy Urb ne ind ntelligent Use the dictionary! At least three words must be “new to you” and defined somewhere on your paper

{ Read: Take a look at the acrostic (Name) poem you completed. Write: Choose 1 (only one) adjective from your poem, and write a paragraph in which you explain why that word fits you. Must be at least 5 sentences. Due tomorrow. What makes a good paragraph? A good paragraph has a topic sentence and is supported by clear evidence, such as specific examples and personal stories.

{ Read (and write down on your paper): “Ender felt his back spasm, and his body arched violently backwards; his head struck the bed” (Card 3). Answer the following (On your paper) 1.What is (Card 3)? 2.What type of sentence is this? 3.Identify the subject(s) and Predicate(s) in the sentence 4.What is diction? 5.What words seem particularly well chosen? Choose one word and write about its effect on the sentence. Warm-up #3Sentence Model #18/28/13 Hmmmmm... I know I’ve heard that word diction... it’s almost like dictionary... I wonder if there is a connection...

{ Re-Read and analyze Model Compound Sentence: “Ender felt his back spasm, and his body arched violently backwards; his head struck the bed” (Card 3). Write Working with your table group, write three more sentences that copy the structure of the model sentence utilizing the following topics 1.Your family 2.A meal 3.A favorite movie or book Warm-up #4Sentence imitation 18/29/13 Family: Patrick unveiled the spider dangling, and his twin snickered maliciously nearby; their sister opened the door.

{ **Vocabulary Sentences: turn in to box ***Syllabus: Turn in to box Read: Back through the article on facebook trash talk Write At least four questions about the article: at least one of each level. Be sure to label your questions with their level number! Warm-up #5Article #1 Questions8/30/13 I think I should use my notes that I took in class yesterday