1. ORGANIZE for a Super Start in English with Mrs. S!
Prepare for the following:

2. 5 Steps Towards Success! Transition Time Prime Time3 1
Transition Time
Prime Time 2
Reading Workshop
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Reading Homework 4
Writing
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Writing Homework 5
Last 5 Minutes of Class
5 Steps Towards Success!

3. 1 – Prime Time (Fill back of handout)
M / T – Hand in Mrs. S’s WEEKLY CHALLENGE AS YOU ENTER
AGENDA OUT – Fold at current date (Place L or R top edge of desk – what works best for you)
BE SET UP & READY TO GO (Look at front screen/board for info)
COURTEOUSLY Wait for SIGNAL &/OR instructions

4. 2 – Writing Workshop Journal Writing Mini-Lesson Writing Workshop
Homework
Writing Assignments
Journal Writing (min. 10 minutes everyday)
Mrs. S’s Weekly Challenge (E.g., differentiated spelling) – due as Admission Ticket lst Block each week
Bloopers’ Board (voluntary)

5. 3 - Transition Time (on back)
In time given,
File Writing assignments for HW
Return materials as needed
Be ready with READING materials
Stand…Have a stretch
On signal, listen to instructions

6. 4 – Reading Workshop Silent Reading (when scheduled) Lesson Homework
(Mix of Whole Class, Groups, Individual)
Homework
Hooked on Books (Home Reading)
Reading Assignment

7. 5 - Last 5 Minutes of Class…
Thought Journal
What I Noticed
What It Means
What I Learned
Personalize & Decorate Cover

8. Handouts

9. Organizing English for Success3 1
Prime Time
(See Back)
Transition Time
(See Back) 2
Reading
_________________
Reading Homework 3 3 4
Writing
_________________
Writing Homework 3
My Thought Journal & Last 5 Minutes of Class
(See Back) 3 4 5
Organizing English for Success
Name: __________________________ Date: ____________

10. Organizing English for Success3 1
Prime Time
(See Back)
Transition Time
(See Back) 2
Reading
_________________
Reading Homework 3 3 4
Writing
_________________
Writing Homework 3
My Thought Journal & Last 5 Minutes of Class
(See Back) 3 4 5
Organizing English for Success
Name: __________________________ Date: ____________

11. Transition Time Prime Time M / T – Hand in Mrs. S’s
_______________________
AS YOU ENTER,
___________________– Fold at current date (Place L or R top edge of desk – what works best for you)
____________________(Look at front screen/board for info)
__________________________________________________
In time given,
_______Writing assignments for HW
________ __________as needed
__ __________ with READING materials
___________ …Have a stretch
___ _______, _________to instructions
IN THE LAST 5 MINUTES
Write down __________________ .
Get _______________ signed.
_________ ___________ papers.
Clean up _________ ________
Return supplies to ______________ location.
Say _______________ to someone for their help!
Thought Journal
What I ________________
What It _______________
Personalize & __________Cover

12. Transition Time Prime Time M / T – Hand in Mrs. S’s
_______________________
AS YOU ENTER,
___________________– Fold at current date (Place L or R top edge of desk – what works best for you)
____________________(Look at front screen/board for info)
__________________________________________________
In time given,
_______Writing assignments for HW
________ __________as needed
__ __________ with READING materials
___________ …Have a stretch
___ _______, _________to instructions
IN THE LAST 5 MINUTES
Write down __________________ .
Get _______________ signed.
_________ ___________ papers.
Clean up _________ ________
Return supplies to ______________ location.
Say _______________ to someone for their help!
Thought Journal
What I ________________
What It _______________
Personalize & __________Cover

13. Other Things to Expect!
Creating a safe/caring class climate activities (e.g., Team-Building, Class-building, Kagan Strategies)
MindUp – brain-focused strategies for learning and living
Reading Draws (one per term)
21st Century Learning Approach Every Day
We will “Celebrate our Diversity!”

14. 1 – Prime Time M / T – Hand in Mrs. S’s WEEKLY CHALLENGE AS YOU ENTER
AGENDA OUT – Fold at current date (Place L or R top edge of desk – what works best for you)
BE SET UP & READY TO GO (Look at front screen/board for info)
COURTEOUSLY Wait for instructions