1. AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Welcome to AVID! Ms. Beaith

2. 2 Calendar Fri., 9/12 Topic: Philosophical Chairs Homework: Binder Check Mon. To Do Get out Calendar Pencil & highlighter Student Resources Do you use… -The text message reminders for students -The text message reminders for parents -The weekly email from Ms. Beaith for parents -The daily calendar on Beaith’s Rhodes website? Collect 1 handout. Start reading the handout, marking the text w/ paragraph #s, circle, highlighting, etc. Philosophical Chairs Rules (blue cardstock)

3. 3 Read the article about school dances. We will have a Philosophical Chairs on the topic: Should schools set rules to decide what kind of dancing is allowed at school dances? Mark the text. Fill out the pro/con table (2 facts for each).

4. 4 Complete the reflection. Ideas for what to write: -How did students do? -What did the conversation reveal? -What ideas were expressed that surprised you? -How did your ideas change during the discussion? TURN INTO THE TRAY.