1. MRF Math and Reading Foundations

2. Today’s Objective and Agenda 0 Objectives: 0 SWBAT: Understand the purpose of MRF through verbal instruction and vision setting. 0 SWBAT: Demonstrate key classroom management policies and procedures. 0 Agenda : 0 Do Now: Ant farm video and reflection questions. (15 min) 0 MRF Vision and Goal Setting (30 min) 0 Classroom and Grading Expectations (15 min) 0 Teambuilding Exercise (Duration of class)

3. At the bell… 0 Clear your table. 0 Keep out a piece of paper, a pen/pencil and your agenda. 0 Sit in SMART 0 Voice Level 0

4. General Expectations 0 When I talk, you are at Level 0 0 When someone else talks you are at Level 0 0 Participate 100% 0 Follow Directions 0 Respect yourself, respect others, and respect the environment

5. Do Now 0 What has been your greatest struggle in school and why? 0 Who are the people who help you at school? At home? 0 Make an prediction: How you think this video relates to MRF class? Summary http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKucprXVGMU Answer each question in a COMPLETE sentence: Topic Sentence

6. MRF Vision 0 What is MRF? (POPCORN!) 0 Preview, Review, Mastery! 0 Not just homework help. 0 Team of support.

7. Introductions 0 Learning Specialist: Ms. Townsend 0 Paraprofessionals: Ms. Ramos Mr. Gray

8. Goals… As a team we WILL accomplish... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. …Copy this list into your agenda!

9. Classroom Expectations 0 Think About it! Good Qualities Bad Qualities

10. Classroom Expectations 0 Entrance Procedure: -Level 0 at the bell -Pick up papers on your way to your seat. -Clear desks except… 

11. Grading Expectations 0 Turn around the question and ALWAYS write in complete sentences. 0 LaSalle for incomplete homework on the day it is due! 0 Daily Participation grade.

12. 0 I. 0 Red: How old are you? 0 Yellow: Where were you born? 0 Orange: How many members are there in your family? 0 Green: Where did you go to college? 0 Purple: Do you have any pets? 0 II. 0 Red: What is your biggest fear? 0 Yellow: What is your biggest accomplishment? 0 Orange: How do you like to spend your free time? 0 Green: What family member do you spend the time with most? 0 Purple: What is the first thing you notice about people? 0 III. 0 Red: What do you live for? 0 Yellow: What word describes you best? 0 Orange: What story does your family always tell about you? 0 Green: How do you want to be remembered? 0 Purple: When was the last time you cried? Teambuilding Exercise (level 1)