1. Welcome to School!!

2. Lesson 1

3. Today’s Agenda  1. Welcome Back!!  2. Getting-To-Know-You Activity  3. Rules and Procedures  4. Overview of the Class

4. L ET ’ S WORK ON BEING “ LESS STUPID ”! John Green's Open Letter to Students

5. Ice Breaker - It’s time to mingle!  You are to mingle among your classmates and find people who meet the criteria in each box.  When you find someone who meets the description, fill in the box completely. Be sure to include the person’s first and last name.  The first student to score a RILEY-O wins the first round.

6. Rules and Procedures  HIGHLIGHTS  Absences  They can affect your grade.  You CANNOT make up work that was due or completed when you were absent if your absence is UNVERIFIED or UNEXCUSED.  Make-Up Work Location  Website  Tardies  You are tardy if you are not IN YOUR SEAT when the bell stops ringing.  Tardy Three and Tardy Four = Detention  Tardy Five and more = Referral for Saturday School

7. Rules and Procedures  HIGHLIGHTS  Electronics  Be respectful.  If we are working on something together, stay off your phone.  Food  Be respectful.  Snacking is fine; you do not need to bring a complete meal.  Throw away your trash.

8. Emergency Procedures  Fire Drill  If someone tries to steal you on your way out, scream, “You’re not my mommy or daddy!”  Spot 71 on Victory Lane  Line up in the grass.  Listen for your name when I take attendance.

9. Emergency Procedures  Tornado Drill  Downstairs E- hall  Sit on your bottom.  No talking.  No headphones.

10. Emergency Procedures  Don’t freeze.  Stay calm.  Be serious.  Listen to the plan.  If we evacuate, leave the campus on foot.  Do not use your cell phone, unless directed to do so.

11. Overview of Class  SpringBoard  Essential Question 1:  What does it mean to be American?  Essential Question 2:  What is the American Dream?  Essential Question 3:  How has persuasion played a role in the foundation of the American Dream?  Essential Question 4:  Why is it important for great leaders to be persuasive speakers?  SAT  Writing Skills  Reading Comprehension  Timed Writing

12. (Anticipated) Summative Assessments  Two Essays  What is an American? (definition essay)  What is the American Dream? (argument essay)  Speech  Contemporary Issue (persuasive)  Unit Exams  Unit One (October)  Unit Two (December)

13. Materials Needed  You have a choice: 1. Binder with 3 dividers OR 2. Three-subject notebook with folders You need these things by Lesson 3!!!