1. Welcome to Senior English!
Please find a seat and take out a pen or a pencil

2. Agenda 6 Sept. 2012 Introductions/Attendance
First Assignment-Random Autobiography
Read it
Discuss it
Chunk it
Homework:
Finish chunking poem

3. About Me
Love teaching English because I love reading and writing and I love helping others
8th year at Camas as a sub, 16th year teaching
Life story in a minute

4. Class Procedures Seating Charts Monday Class Blog Supplies
Rules/Class Contract
Questions
Respect, Tardies, Phones, Ipods, Bathroom

5. First Assignment- The Random Autobiography
Read the poem through once on your own, and mark any spots that you find confusing or especially interesting.
When you’re done reading, write down 2-3 comments or reactions on the bottom of the page.
Don’t forget to put your name on the paper, please!

6. Chunk it! Break the poem into sections
Label the sections with 1-2 words that represent the idea presented in that chunk
Your homework tonight is to finish chunking and labeling the poem!
Bring signed syllabus Friday