1. Monday

2. Warm-Up
Please write 2-3 sentences about what this quote means to you.

3. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17
Assignments Due:
Monday
Aug 7, 2017
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
Materials Check
Organize AVID Portfolios
Essential Question:
How can I collect and present my AVID accomplishments?
Objective:
I will organize my AVID portfolio.

4. Materials Check
Get with your 3:00 partner

5. 2 - 3 inch binder – if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
2 - 3 inch binder – if they have it, give them 3 points

6. Dividers for each class– if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
Dividers for each class– if they have it, give them 3 points

7. 1 inch binder for portfolio– if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
1 inch binder for portfolio– if they have it, give them 3 points

8. Materials Check
Lined paper – can be loose paper or in a notebook– if they have it, give them 3 points

9. Pencil pouch– if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
Pencil pouch– if they have it, give them 3 points

10. 2 pencils– if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
2 pencils– if they have it, give them 3 points

11. 2 pens– if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
2 pens– if they have it, give them 3 points

12. 2 highlighters– if they have it, give them 3 points
Materials Check
2 highlighters– if they have it, give them 3 points

13. 16 sheet protectors– if they have it, give them 16 points
Materials Check
16 sheet protectors– if they have it, give them 16 points

14. Materials Check
Make sure your partner’s name is at the TOP of the rubric on the line for Name ____________
Add up your partner’s score
Write the total at the bottom of the rubric
At the bottom of the paper, under the rubric, write “Graded by” and PRINT your name
Turn in the grade form to the class basket

15. AVID Portfolios Grab one portfolio packet
Please each of the 10 BORDERED TITLE PAGES in a sheet protector
Hole punch the other handouts and place them in your portfolio behind the corresponding section
Place your AVID portfolio on the bookshelf
5th hour – middle shelf
6th hour – bottom shelf

16. Tuesday

17. You do not have a quote today Still write down the date, EQ, and LT
Warm-up – Part 1
You do not have a quote today
Still write down the date, EQ, and LT
Number your paper 1-22 (be prepared to write 22 words in that space)

18. Warm-up – part 2
WITHOUT talking, see if you can list everyone’s name in this class (including our tutor)

19. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17
Tuesday
Aug 8, 2017
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
Write a friendly Thank You Letter to Mr. Rother
Essential Question:
How do I write a friendly letter using the proper friendly letter format?
Objective:
I will write a friendly letter to Mr. Rother to thank him for speaking to our class.

20. AVID CLUB
This Wednesday, August 8th
2:30
Rm. 215

21. DUE BEFORE THE END OF CLASS
Thank you letters
Use the Friendly Letter Format included in your portfolio – you do NOT have to include your address
Your letter must be a minimum of 3 paragraphs
Each paragraph must be a minimum of 3 sentences
Paragraph 1 – Thank Mr. Rother for giving his time to speak to the class
Paragraph 2 – Summarize the main ideas that you took from his presentation
Paragraph 3 – Explain how you plan to use his advice to help you be successful
DUE BEFORE THE END OF CLASS
to the class basket!!!!

22. Wednesday/ Thursday

23. Warm-Up – instead of a quote today:
1. What is your easiest class so far this semester?
2. What makes it so easy?
3. What is your most difficult class so far this semester?
4. What makes it so difficult?
5. What is your plan to make sure that you keep up and get a good grade in your most difficult class?
6. Copy and fill out this chart on your paper…
Hour
Class
Grade you plan to get for 1st Quarter
1st hour
2nd hour
3rd hour
4th hour
5th hour
6th hour
0/7th hour

24. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
Wed/Thur
Aug 8/9, 2018
COMPLETED Rough Drafts are DUE Friday, 8/10
FINAL TYPED Shield Essay Project DUE Tuesday, 8/14
First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
Pass back graded papers/ update table of contents
Make and decorate your Life Shield
Complete your Life Shield Essay Outline
Complete your Life Shield Essay Rough Draft
Essential Question:
Who am I?
Learning Target:
I will acknowledge my strengths and challenges so that I can be more successful at accomplishing my goals.

25. Graded papers AVID Section of Binder Portfolio none Recycle
6) AVID Standards Cornell Notes
7) Cornell Notes – Mr. Rother’s presentation
none
Recycle
Materials Check grade form

26. Life Shield Project Rubric
Item
Points Possible
Points Earned
Life Goal Shield 10
Outline/Rough Draft 20
Peer Editing Form
Final Draft: Correct MLA format, typed, 2-3 pages long
Paragraph 1 5
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 6
TOTAL 80

27. Life Shield - 25 minutes Draw a symbol that represents who you are
Write 1 or 2 career goals
Write 1 or 2 life goals
Write 1 or 2 personal strengths
Write 1 or 2 personal challenges
Add drawings for each of the 4 areas
Color in your drawings

29. Shield Essay - hand out and go over instructions - 10 minutes
Organization:
Paragraph 1 – Introduction
Paragraph 2 – Who you are
Paragraph 3 – Goals you have for your life and career
Paragraph 4 – Personal Challenges
Paragraph 5 – Personal Strengths
Paragraph 6 – Conclusion

30. Shield Essay Outline - 10 minutes
When you are done with your outline, raise you hand. The teacher will check it for completion and then you can start on your rough draft

31. Shield Essay Rough Draft - 30 minutes
Whatever you do not have finished by 2:10 is HOMEWORK – DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th

32. Friday

33. Warm-up Write 2-3 sentences about the following quote:
Have your Outline/Rough Draft out on your desk – I will be checking them during warm-up
Write 2-3 sentences about the following quote:

34. Welcome to 9th Grade AVID
Assignments Due:
COMPLETED Rough Drafts are DUE TODAY
FINAL TYPED Shield Essay Project DUE Tuesday, 8/14
First AVID binder check – Friday, August 17th Cornell Notes can be dated from 8/6 – 8/17
Friday
Aug 10, 2018
Today’s Agenda:
Warm-up
Peer Editing
Essential Question:
How can I use collaboration to edit my writing?
Objective:
I will participating in peer editing activity.

35. Peer Editing Reader #1: Reader #2: Reader #3:
Reader #1:
Reader #2:
Reader #3:
Did the author use a “hook” to get your attention?
□ Yes
□ No
Does the introduction clearly lay out what will be discussed in the following paragraphs?
Does paragraph #2 clearly discuss who the author is?
Does paragraph #3 clearly discuss the goals for the author’s life and career?
Does paragraph #4 clearly discuss the author’s personal challenges?
Does paragraph #5 clearly discuss the author’s personal strengths?
Does paragraph #6 clearly state how the author will use his/her strengths to overcome his/her weaknesses?
Does the conclusion summarize what was discussed in paragraphs 2-6?
I have underlined parts that don’t make sense.

36. You will have 10 minutes with each partner
Peer Editing
You will have 10 minutes with each partner
Do NOT switch until I tell you!
Give constructive, honest feedback