1.  Follow the steps below: 1. Find your Thematic Analysis (the paper that is due today). 2. Find your copy of Of Mice and Men. 3. Place the two things located for steps 1 and 2 on your desk. 4. Remove everything else from your desk. 5. Sit quietly.

2.  From the list below, select which excuses are valid: A. My printer ran out of ink. B. I had no paper to print on. C. I was in the hospital. D. I lost my thumb drive. E. My dog vomited on my socks. F. There was a fire in my bedroom. G. Insects. H. Wait, this was due today?

3.  Please think of what you must bring to English 9 everyday.

4. A. Binder 1.Notebook 2.Handouts B. Writing instrument C. Book

5.  Do you have your book?  Tomorrow I will be collecting books. › Those who do not have their books will receive an “unprepared” grade in the grade book.

7.  You will need to remember thematic elements of this book in two years. › English 11 New York State Regents Examinations require the discussion of literature.  When reflecting on this book, what main ideas are important to remember?

8.  Title of book  Author’s Name  Setting  Plot  Themes  Character Names

10.  Why does our society have laws and rules?

12.  Do we really need to review the rules of class?

13. › Yes. Yes, we do.

14.  Do we really need to review the rules of class? › Yes. Yes, we do.  Should you take notes?

15.  Do we really need to review the rules of class? › Yes. Yes, we do.  Should you take notes? › Yes. Yes, you should.

16.  Be respectful as you wait for the bell to ring.  Do the bell ringer. › When you are seated, look at the screen for instructions.  Do what is written.

17.  When you are in my classroom, I expect you to behave maturely and responsibly.  Please meet this expectation.

18.  Please refrain from using any electronic devices.  This policy includes, but is not limited to: › Cell Phones. › iPods  (other music players) › iPads – eBooks – Handheld Gaming Systems – Pagers – Other

19.  Sign out before leaving and take the pass. › Use the correct time.  Sign in when you return. › Use the correct time.

20.  Don’t ask me to leave class before the second bell rings. › You have 4 minutes between periods. Use them.

21.  Bathroom / Drink: › You may go to the restroom or get a drink at any time, as always. › For the remainder of the year, you may only leave three (3) times to use the restroom or get a drink.  Fewer than 25 days remain. You can do this.

22.  Please participate more.  Respect others (including Mr. Short) when they are talking. › Do not talk over someone, wait your turn.  Raise your hand.  Do not discuss topically unrelated issues when in class. › Focus

23.  Do not begin to pack your things up until Mr. Short completes teaching. › Doing so is rude. › Participation points will be deducted from your grade in English 9 if you do this.  As always, remain in your seats until the bell rings. › You do this very well, and I appreciate it.  Thank you.

24.  Questions?

25.  Many students have failed to submit assignments at the beginning of this semester.  Be sure to submit all assignments. › Use your planners & notebooks to write assignments down.

26.  Please sign up to see Mr. Short during his “Office Hours” and discuss: › Grades › Assignments › Classroom Politics › Upcoming Events › Story Telling › Brushing / Flossing Techniques › Other