Welcome to 2 nd Semester ELA Mrs. Kinsella My Goals 1. Ensure that all students Pass/Exceed Georgia Middle Grades Writing Assessment 2. Ensure that all students Pass/Exceed CRCT

Entry Procedure Arrive on time, greet Mrs. Kinsella at the door. Enter room and go directly to your seat Immediately begin the warm up activity or read your novel Remember this is quiet time. No talking or moving about.

Exit Procedure Clean your area Organize your things Reflect on one thing you have learned today (bell doesn’t dismiss you) Wait patiently for dismissal from teacher Leave the class in an orderly fashion

Instruction/Presentation Turn your chair to face the presenter Use active listening Sit quietly Talk only when instructed If requested, raise hand to ask questions Take notes if requested

Restroom Procedure Ask teacher politely by raising your hand with two fingers up (avoid instructional time) Sign out on the sheet; take the restroom pass Go directly to the restroom and return to class. Use care and responsibility while out. Sign in when you return.

When You Finished Early Make a selection from one of the following if you complete an assignment Silently read a book of your choice Proofread or revise any papers Illustrate a concept taught in class Write a journal entry about what we learned in class for someone who is absent Get started on your homework

Team Work You will be assigned to a group. Within your group you will be assigned a duty. For example; facilitator, liaison, reporter, etc. No side-bar conversations during team activities, all group members focused on the task at hand. You must contribute proportionately to your team.

Teacher Attention If I raise my hand, you are to stop talking, face me, and also raise your hand until everyone in the classroom has stopped talking and I lower my hand. NO EXCEPTIONS

Being Prepared Bring required materials: *3-ring binder with wide-ruled notebook paper *Blue/Black Pen or Pencil *Novel from home or media center *Textbook

Paper Heading Langston Hughes 1st Period 8/7/13

Trash a.Trash will be thrown away when your are dismissed from class. Keep it at your desk until you are dismissed. b.Pick up all paper around your desk before leaving the room.

Walking In The Hallways As A Class A.Students are expected to walk in a straight line when in the hallway. B.There will be NO TALKING in line. Other students are still in class. C.All class rules apply in the hallway.

Trustworthiness: To act in a manner that makes one worthy of confidence Truthfulness: To be honest about things and feelings with oneself and others Active Listening: To listen with the intention of understanding what the speaker intends to communicate No Put-Downs: To never use words, actions and/or body language that degrade, humiliate, or dishonor others Personal Best: To do one’s best given the circumstances and available resources Lifelong Lifelong Guidelines Susan Kovalik & Associates

Assignment 1. Write down three academic goals you have for the 2 nd semester (write in complete sentences). 2. Choose one goal from your list and write three detailed paragraphs explaining how you will accomplish that goal. Your paragraph should include an introduction, body paragraph and a conclusion. Make sure you include supporting details and specific examples. 3. Write your paragraph on the notebook paper (don’t forget your heading---name, period, date).

LIFESKILLSLIFESKILLSLIFESKILLSLIFESKILLS CARING: To feel and show concern for others COMMON SENSE: To use good judgment COOPERATION: To work together toward a common goal or purpose COURAGE: To act according to one’s beliefs despite fear of adverse consequences CURIOSITY: To investigate and seek understanding of one’s world EFFORT: To do your best FLEXIBILITY: To be willing to alter plans when necessary FRIENDSHIP: To make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring INITIATIVE: To do something, of one’s own free will, because it needs to be done Susan Kovalik & Associates

INTEGRITY: To act according to a sense of what’s right and wrong ORGANIZATION: To plan, arrange, and implement in an orderly way; to keep things orderly and ready to use PATIENCE: To wait calmly for someone or something PERSEVERANCE: To keep at it PRIDE: Satisfaction from doing one’s personal best PROBLEM SOLVING: To create solutions to difficult situations and everyday problems RESOURCEFULNESS: To respond to challenges and opportunities in innovative and creative ways RESPONSIBILITY: To respond when appropriate; to be accountable for one’s actions SENSE OF HUMOR: To laugh and be playful without harming others LIFESKILLSLIFESKILLSLIFESKILLSLIFESKILLS Susan Kovalik & Associates