1. Semester 2 Please take out your PLANNER. That’s it! Just your planner. January 28, 2014

2.  Do Now:  DO NOT write your learning target in your planner yet!!  Take out a piece of paper.  Put a heading at the top.  Put this title at the top:  Semester 2: New Directions LT: I can set up a system of organization and reflection for this class. Tuesday, January 28, 2014

3.  Write your FIRST and LAST name and REFLECTION on the manila folder.  Write your FIRST and LAST name in the tab for your color folder.  Organize your folders in ALPHABETICAL ORDER by LAST NAME. LT: I can set up a system of organization and reflection for this class. Tuesday, January 28, 2014

4.  HOMEWORK:  Get a composition book. LT: I can set up a system of organization and reflection for this class. Tuesday, January 28, 2014

5.  Please take out a piece of paper. LT: I can generate 3 questions for the presenters at Career Day

6.  Do Now:  Write your LT in your planner.  Take out a piece of paper.  Put a heading at the top.  Set up Cornell Notes on your paper. The topic is Regions of Africa LT: I can analyze the different regions of Africa and practice note-taking. Wednesday, January 29, 2014

7.  TOMORROW we will be going specifically into what is expected of you as a student of Stewart Middle School and of this Social Studies classroom.  10 points per day.  YOU DECIDE how many points you get for the day. Participation/Expectation Points

8.  Do Now:  Write your LT in your planner.  Take out a pen or pencil.  Take out a piece of paper and write your name on it.  Answer the question on your paper: Can kids change the world? Why/Why Not? Mr. Bee’s Class: WELCOME LT: I can understand the power kids have to change the world; Wednesday, January 29, 2014

9.  Do Now:  Make sure you have a pen or a pencil  Be ready to find out which speakers you will see tomorrow!  I will pass back the questions you came up with yesterday. LT: I can generate three questions for the presenters at career day. Thursday, January 30, 2014

10.  Do Now:  Write your learning target in your planner.  Go quietly to your file and get out your “AFRICA” folder.  Remember, your FILE doesn’t leave the box! Only the MANILA FOLDER!  On a NEW sheet of paper, set up Cornell Notes with the topic “Regions of Africa: West Africa”. LT: I can analyze the different regions of Africa and practice taking Cornell Notes. Thursday, January 30, 2014

11.  Do Now:  Write your learning target in your planner.  Keep your planner out for a stamp and a grade.  Prepare for LATERAL THINKING! LT: I can collaborate with a NEW team to solve a difficult problem. Friday, January 31, 2014