1. FOR STARTERS On a sheet of paper, write the date and this question (then answer it). Question: What are the benefits of working in groups? What are the benefits of working alone? Which do you like better? Why?

2. GROUP PROCEDURES

3. REASONS FOR GROUPS 1.Improves morale and leadership skills 2.Finds the barriers that thwart creativity 3.Clearly defines objectives and goals 4.Improves processes and procedures 5.Improves organizational productivity 6.Improves the ability to problem-solve 7.Prepares you for the work force

4. GROUP PROCEDURES YOU WILL BEGIN CLASS WORKING ON YOUR OWN YOU WILL BE TOLD WHEN TO GET INTO YOUR GROUPS OF TWO YOU WILL BE RANDOMLY PUT INTO GROUPS AND EXPECTED TO WORK WELL WITH YOUR PARTNER

5. YOUR PARTNER The person in the connected desk next to you is your partner. If you do not have a person next to you, I will tell you who your group of three will be. There will be only one or two groups of three in any given classroom.

6. ACTIVITY (on your own) Write one paragraph describing your favorite subject and what you’re looking forward to this year. Why is this class your favorite? Why are you looking forward to what you listed?

7. ACTIVITY (with your partner) Turn to your partner and describe to each other what you wrote. Listen to what your partner says (make eye-contact and nod for understanding), because I may call on you when we return to the whole group

8. STORYBOARDING WAIT FOR MR. RUTTAN’S DIRECTIONS AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY FOR CHAPTER 1

9. Flow Chart/Timelining WAIT FOR MR. RUTTAN’S DIRECTIONS AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY FOR CHAPTER 1

10. DESCRIPTIVE BUBBLE WAIT FOR MR. RUTTAN’S DIRECTIONS AND COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY FOR CHAPTER 1