1. Welcome Back

2. Seven things students want to know on the first day. Am I in the right room?

3. Seven things students want to know on the first day. Where am I supposed to sit?

4. Seven things students want to know on the first day. Who is the teacher as a person?

13. Seven things students want to know on the first day. Will the teacher treat me as a human being?

14. A few classroom ideas… Success is expected Flexibility – Late work “I need help” – Free periods 2,5,8 – 9 th Lit Center Calendar on website Call home? My daughter

15. Seven things students want to know on the first day. What are the rules in this classroom?

16. Rules Respect yourself and others. We are a team. Communication is vital.

17. How Class Operates Relationships first Then throw in some rigor Make learning relevant

18. Why are we here? TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNICATION Writing Public Speaking Critical Reading

19. Seven things students want to know on the first day. How will I be graded?

20. Grades Choice in point value Grade self Essays & Speeches Lots of formative Not many tests & quizzes

21. So… What am I going to have to do today in this class?

22. Today Introductions Survey Homework for this week