1. Warm-ups *Almost daily as an entry activity *Varied in task *Students responsible to keep until collected for grading *Collected twice a 6 weeks *They will be one Major Grade per 6 weeks Grading Standards: (5 =100%, anything less is 0%) 1.Number, Title, and Date at the top of each entry, (imitating the PowerPoint prompt); stapled in order when collected 2.No more than 2 entries on a page, must be separated by a drawn line 3.Tasks complete as assigned 4.Shows effort and/or creativity (Depending on topic) 5.Neat: no graffiti or unrelated drawing, no torn or wrinkled paper

2. Warm-up #1Names8/26/13 Read: What’s in a Name?: Names are an integral part of who we are. They shape our sense of who we are. Are these the names you would have chosen for yourself? Surname (Last name), middle name, first name? Is there a story behind your naming? Someone famous, a family member, weird initials? Does your name have symbolic meaning? Is it ethnic or historic or literary? Did your parents consider other names? In short, how do you live with your name? Create: A Circle Map (See example on next slide) to explore ideas about your name. In the center, put your full name. In the next circle outside: make notes about your name. Consider the prompt. No wrong answer. In the outer box, list your sources of information about your name. **Remember – this is about your name – not about you. Read: What’s in a Name?: Names are an integral part of who we are. They shape our sense of who we are. Are these the names you would have chosen for yourself? Surname (Last name), middle name, first name? Is there a story behind your naming? Someone famous, a family member, weird initials? Does your name have symbolic meaning? Is it ethnic or historic or literary? Did your parents consider other names? In short, how do you live with your name? Create: A Circle Map (See example on next slide) to explore ideas about your name. In the center, put your full name. In the next circle outside: make notes about your name. Consider the prompt. No wrong answer. In the outer box, list your sources of information about your name. **Remember – this is about your name – not about you.

3. M Shannon Christine Haugstad My parents considered renaming me when I was adopted at 18 months old – They considered “Amy” – YUCK! My first name came from my birth parents My original last name was Woodruff My adoptive parents gave me my middle name; They just liked it My first name means “small and wise” My first name is also the principal river in Ireland My initials are the same as a good friend growing up: Sonja Caroline Hanson I spelled my name “Hogstad” in First grade I knew more boy Shannons than girl Shannons growing up My last name is Norwegian; Most people think German I hated my last name as a child My initials “SCH” are the first part of “school” – so it fits my chosen occupation My Parents (Adoptive) My own memories A picture of me in the hospital at 1 day old with “Baby girl Woodruff” on a card on my stomach A name website I looked up once No one pronounces it correctly

4. Warm-up #1, part 2Names8/26/13 Part II: a Quick write Now, turn your paper over and wait for directions. Part II: a Quick write Now, turn your paper over and wait for directions. 1.Write about your name. 2.Use the circle map you just created! 3.Don’t think about mistakes, spelling, etc., just write. 4.Write continuously. 1.Write about your name. 2.Use the circle map you just created! 3.Don’t think about mistakes, spelling, etc., just write. 4.Write continuously.

5. Read: Take a look at the Personal/Character Qualities handout. Look for adjectives to describe yourself. Choose at least 6. Find at least one word you have never used before. Put a + by positive words (Words with a positive connotation) and a – by negative words (Words with a negative connotation). Create: A Bubble Map(See template on the wall) to explore words that you think describe you. In the center, put your Initials In the Bubbles surrounding, put your adjectives In the outer frame, jot down ideas about how you know these words fit you! Read: Take a look at the Personal/Character Qualities handout. Look for adjectives to describe yourself. Choose at least 6. Find at least one word you have never used before. Put a + by positive words (Words with a positive connotation) and a – by negative words (Words with a negative connotation). Create: A Bubble Map(See template on the wall) to explore words that you think describe you. In the center, put your Initials In the Bubbles surrounding, put your adjectives In the outer frame, jot down ideas about how you know these words fit you! Warm-up #2You, the bubble map8/27/13 Perceptive vulgar Emaciated Loyal urbane F.I.L.

6. Read: Take a look at the acrostic (Name) poem you completed yesterday. Write: Choose 1 (only one) “new to you” adjective from your poem, and write a paragraph in which you explain why that word fits you. Must be at least 5 sentences. Read: Take a look at the acrostic (Name) poem you completed yesterday. Write: Choose 1 (only one) “new to you” adjective from your poem, and write a paragraph in which you explain why that word fits you. Must be at least 5 sentences. Warm-up #3Name Paragraph8/28/13 What makes a good paragraph? A good paragraph has a topic sentence and is supported by clear evidence, such as specific examples and personal stories.

7. Read: 1.A July 16 court date has been set in the case. 2.Supporters have started an online petition on change.org and appeared on national media outlets. Write: 1.Write down each of the two(2) sentences above. 2.For each sentence: Underline the subject once and the predicate twice. Read: 1.A July 16 court date has been set in the case. 2.Supporters have started an online petition on change.org and appeared on national media outlets. Write: 1.Write down each of the two(2) sentences above. 2.For each sentence: Underline the subject once and the predicate twice. Warm-up #4Model “Simple” Sentences8/29/13 I think predicate is that fancy word for verb.

8. Answers: 1.A July 16 court date has been set in the case. 2.Supporters have started an online petition on change.org and appeared on national media outlets. Answers: 1.A July 16 court date has been set in the case. 2.Supporters have started an online petition on change.org and appeared on national media outlets. Corrected sentences for warm up #4 Oh, a simple sentence can have more than one verb (Predicate)... interesting

9. **If you didn’t turn in your paragraph yesterday, but have it now – PUT it in the BOX Number, Title, Date Then And Wait for instructions. (Quiz over article) **If you didn’t turn in your paragraph yesterday, but have it now – PUT it in the BOX Number, Title, Date Then And Wait for instructions. (Quiz over article) Warm-up #5Article Quiz8/30/13 You can quickly review before the bell rings!

10. Read: 1.According to Dictionary.com, Addiction is defined as “the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming...” 2.Consider: Are teenagers addicted to their technology such as phones, social media (Twitter, etc.), computers, and gaming systems? Read: 1.According to Dictionary.com, Addiction is defined as “the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming...” 2.Consider: Are teenagers addicted to their technology such as phones, social media (Twitter, etc.), computers, and gaming systems? Warm-up #6Addictedto tech?9/03/13 Write: 1.A paragraph in which you explain whether or not, based on the above definition, you think teens are addicted to technology. Write: 1.A paragraph in which you explain whether or not, based on the above definition, you think teens are addicted to technology.

11. Read: From: What Reading Does for the Mind By Anne Cunningham and Keith Stanovich “Reading volume (Reading at home for pleasure or information) was associated with higher [test] scores..., but television exposure was associated with lower scores. Scores among the group high in reading volume and low in television exposure were highest, and the lowest scores were achieved by those high in television exposure and low in reading volume. Our analyses confirmed that these relationships were not due to differences in general ability.” Read: From: What Reading Does for the Mind By Anne Cunningham and Keith Stanovich “Reading volume (Reading at home for pleasure or information) was associated with higher [test] scores..., but television exposure was associated with lower scores. Scores among the group high in reading volume and low in television exposure were highest, and the lowest scores were achieved by those high in television exposure and low in reading volume. Our analyses confirmed that these relationships were not due to differences in general ability.” Warm-up #7Outside reading9/04/13 Write: 1.One sentence that summarizes the above quote 2.3-4 sentences explaining what your reading plan is for this week for outside reading. Be specific. Write: 1.One sentence that summarizes the above quote 2.3-4 sentences explaining what your reading plan is for this week for outside reading. Be specific. **Turn your summary in to the box

12. Read: Back through the article from Tuesday, “Turn off the Phone (and the tension).” Write At least four questions about the article: 1. Level 2 (TWO of these) 2. Level three (TWO of these) Be sure to label your questions with their level number! Read: Back through the article from Tuesday, “Turn off the Phone (and the tension).” Write At least four questions about the article: 1. Level 2 (TWO of these) 2. Level three (TWO of these) Be sure to label your questions with their level number! I think I should use my notes that I took in class yesterday Warm-up #8 (4 th period only)Article #2 Questions09/05/13

13. Heading Title of the Notes The actual notes: Mainly In my own words A Summary of what I have just learned Main topics or my questions/ thoughts Please recreate this Cornell Notes Basic Map:What goes Where! In your journal I think I know what goes in each space... Oh good, here’s a reminder Warm-up #8 (Periods 5,6,7 only)Cornell Notes Map 09/05/13

14. Read: Back through the article from Tuesday, “Turn off the Phone (and the tension).” Write At least four questions about the article: 1. Level TWO (TWO of these) 2. Level THREE (TWO of these) Be sure to label your questions with their level number! Read: Back through the article from Tuesday, “Turn off the Phone (and the tension).” Write At least four questions about the article: 1. Level TWO (TWO of these) 2. Level THREE (TWO of these) Be sure to label your questions with their level number! I think I should use my notes that I took in class yesterday Warm-up #9 Article #2 Questions09/06/13