1. Appropriate Cellphone use, during class time is...
As a learning tool
During specified teacher directed times
Having your phone on silent and out of sight, unless it is being used for a class activity (Quizlet, Kahoot, etc.)
Utilizing the phone as a positive, constructive tool for humanity

2. Inappropriate Cell Phone use during class time is...
Using social media (this includes texting and messaging)
Gaming
As a distraction from learning and/or as a way to distract others
Watching videos/Youtube
Taking pictures/videos

3. If you have a special circumstance...
Let me know as you enter the classroom if you must have your phone out, and we can talk about that.
Put your phone on vibrate, and it must be face down.
Quietly step outside to take the call or answer a text--just outside the door, so if I stick my head out I can see you
Come back ready to re-engage in the lesson

4. When your cell phone use becomes a problem...
I will ask you to put the phone away the first time
If this is a repeated problem (that period, or daily) discipline action will be taken (phone call home, office referral)
SOLUTION: Pay attention to the teacher’s frustration with your phone use. Be respectful of the learning environment and other students’ right to learn.

5. When you use your phone, remember to THINK
T= Is it TRUE?
H= Is it HELPFUL?
I= Is it INSPIRING?
N= Is it NECESSARY?
K= Is it KIND?

6. When you leave the classroom
IF you are leaving the classroom (during work time, with teacher permission) you must put your phone in the box before you take the bathroom pass. (Yeah, we know you text in the bathroom. We know that’s half the reason why you leave. It can wait. )

7. My classroom basics:
Water only.
Phones away, unless I’ve said something different.
If you leave, phones go in the basket. Only one person gone at time.
I have to see your eyes and ears--no hoods. Hats are okay, as long as I can see your eyes.
Gum is okay, as long as you don’t chew like a cow (simile) and I don’t hear it or see it (no cracking or popping, no bubbles, no playing with it).
Obviously, (and this should go without saying) we are respectful here. No offensive or hurtful language. Everybody is valued.

8. 9/7
Journals: We have will have a journal MOST days. Please write your journal on a clean piece of paper, with a full heading (first and last name, date, period) in the top right corner of the page.
Please take out a piece of paper and something to write with (pen, preferably), and then take everything else off your desk. Put your name, date and period in the top, right hand corner of the paper.
Usually, on Friday I will have you choose which journal (from the four that week) to turn in. However, this week, you will write today and tomorrow, and then turn in both journals tomorrow. This is writing practice, so it will be scored as practice.

9. 9/7
Today’s journal is about you. Tomorrow’s journal will be a pre-write for your first writing assessment, which we will start tomorrow.
This is a Journal.
3--Tell me THREE interesting things you learned yesterday.
2--Write TWO things I need to know about you.
1--ask me ONE question you still have about me or the class.

10. Journal Narrative prewrite
Brainstorm about the many important things that have happened to you. The things that have helped form who you are.
Then, looking at your list, which ones could you make a good story about? Is there a good beginning middle and end? Add as many details as you can.

11. Journal 9/11 Some quick basics about the journal:
Blue or black ink only, or pencil (but pen is always preferred).
A complete heading means first and last name, period, and date. Papers without a proper heading will NOT be graded. They can be found in the no- name basket. They will be recycled after two weeks.
Please use neat, clean, whole pieces of paper. No doodles, no half sheets.
Today: Your journal is about narrative writing. Explain the difference between a personal narrative, an expository paper, a position (or argument) paper, and a short story. Be sure to explain what makes up each mode, as well as what makes them different from the others.

12. Journal /12
As you get closer to finishing your personal narrative, you should be thinking about how you're going to transition into you Bag Speech (yes, I know some of you are already there! That’s great! You’re right on track!) What are some ideas you have to put in your bag? Brainstorm as many as you can, with brief notes about their significance. What will you say about them?
Remember, some of this work will need to be done at home. We will start our speeches Friday! (Sooner, if possible!--that is, if people are ready to go, we’ll go!)

13. Journal
Wed 9/13 or
Thurs 9/14
Speech basics: Write about what you need to work on. If you don’t have all your items, keep writing ideas here.
If you have all your items and know what you are going to say, see if you can write your introduction and conclusion, without looking at your notes right now, right here. OR--if you haven’t written them, start brainstorming ideas to hook your audience. Telling a funny story (anecdote), using a quote, or asking a question are possible ideas.
ALSO tell me how you think you will do on your speech (you can give me a grade, or an adjective) and how you think you will score on your Personal Narrative. This is a little self-assessment. Tell me WHY you think you’ll earn those scores!