1. English/ Language Arts
July 31st, 2017

2. Welcome to English/ Language Arts
NORMS:
Time: 5 Minutes
Movement: Find your seat quickly, safely
Voice: Silent
Purpose: Prep for the day
Silently enter the room and find a seat at the table assigned to you.
Create a name tent, with your name (first name + last initial) written clearly on BOTH sides.
INSIDE your name tent:
Tell me about the best vacation you ever took (2-3 sentences, add a picture if you have time).

3. Wheels up in 5 NORMS: Time: 5 Minutes Movement: In your seat
Voice: Silent
Purpose: Launch!

4. Where are we going in ELA?
Our Suitcase Introduction

5. Let’s Review: Supplies
Two composition notebooks
One homework folder (heavy duty, two pockets)
Notebook paper
Pen (black or blue) and pencil
Independent reading book
Strongly recommended: Colored pencils, handheld pencil sharpener, scissors, ruler, tape, snack (not messy), water bottle

6. Pack your bags, folks
NORMS:
Time: 10 Minutes
Movement: In your seat
Voice: Silent
Purpose: Introduce yourselves to me.
Follow the directions on your handout to create your own suit case introduction.
Think about:
What items are important to you?

7. Exit Procedure NORMS: Time: 1 Minute Movement: Leave quickly, safely
Voice: Moderate
Purpose: Get out of class.
I say “Pack up.”
You pack up your things, and stand next to your seat.
I say “Have a nice day.”
You head to your next class quietly.