1. Just Like Me I like it quiet when I work. I like to listen to music when I work. I like my teacher to joke around sometimes. I cannot learn when people distract me. I like to work with a partner. I would like to use technology to make learning more fun. I would like some kind of reward for making good choices. I learn better when the lesson is in a game format. I would like make some posters to help decorate this classroom. I know how to keep myself focused and not distracted.

2. I Cannot Learn When…

3. 1.Individually write what you think the class rules should be. 2.With a partner discuss and come to consensus as to what you think the class rules should be. 3.Share out class rules: http://todaysmeet.com/Rules http://todaysmeet.com/Rules

4. 5 th Hour Brain Break Music with headphones (with your own device) Multiple Intelligence Necklaces Read book or magazine of your choice Apples to Apples Game Make posters to decorate room Premier Center (will change) Drawing paper (Markers, Colored Pencils, Gel Pens, etc.) Computer (1-1): Google Earth, PowerPoint, PhotoStory, Cool Math (Can get approval for other programs) One possible iPad to use for exploration Something edible (sucker, chocolate, hard candies)

5. 6 th Hour “performance” Brain Break Music: Sing Share song composed Play an instrument Perform poetry Read from writers notebook, etc. Other ideas

6. What is a Poetry Jam? List of Poems and Performers Practice in Partners Use Expression and gestures Snaps

7. Practice In partners practice your piece. Record your performance using the flip camera. View and review your performance. Change your performance to make it better. Choose another poem to perform and practice.

8. Ideal Learning Environment…

9. Choices and Consequences 1.Individually write what you think the consequences or rewards should be for following the rules. 2.With a partner discuss and come to consensus as to what you think the consequences or rewards should be for following the rules. 3.Share out what you think the consequences or rewards should be for following the rules.

10. Advice to the Teacher cont.… Only give a lesson to who wants it. Less Homework More technology to make things fun. Bean Bag Chair Get a snake for everyone that wants one. Calm down, be chill. Outside for 10 minutes every day Get better seats Stop yelling, more crafts.

11. Advice to the Teacher… Joke around Have an arcade Make learning fun Play games More partner work Not be mean or rude Give a reward Have more expression in your voice Play on iPod Write songs Decorate the classroom Pass out candy Let us be Sometimes Free time once in a while