Classroom Procedures

Start Strong Literature Analysis and Composition I

Beginning of Class

In general:

1. Grab any handouts on your way to your desk.2. Attendance happens immediately after the bell.3. Hand in any homework OR fill out “The Pink

Sheet” if your assignment isn’t ready to go.4. Write down tonight’s homework (if there is any).5. Check the screen for a “Do Now.”

Attendance

To save everyone time: let’s number off.

CHALLENGE: How quickly can you get this task accomplished?Winning class gets bragging rights.

WINNER:

1st Hour 2nd Hour 3rd Hour 5th Hour 6th Hour

seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds

Uhh, how can I turn in my homework?

A. Putting it anywhere on Ms. Andrews’ desk is completely fine—it’s probably a disaster anyway; what’s one more piece of paper!

B. File it in the bin for your class period yourself at the beginning of class.

C. Give it to a friend to turn in—you don’t feel like walking across the room.

D. E-mail it to Ms. Andrews to print and file for you; she’s super organized and will never lose anything, ever.

BAM, it’s B!

Make sure you’ve got the right bin!!

1st Hour: Orange2nd Hour: Yellow

Don’t have your homework?

1. Don’t panic. Life happens.

2. Fill out “The Pink Sheet,” and set a new deadline.

3. Turn your paper in by this new date you set.

…but wait. What if you’re late? You should:A. stand outside the door and tremble in fear

because Ms. Andrews is terrifying and you don’t really want to go to her class anyway.

B. walk in and greet all of your friends with no regard for what’s already started in your absence.

C. sit down immediately and interrupt what your group is working on so they can catch you up.

D. sign in, take a seat quietly/quickly, and try to jump in when you feel ready to do so.

Definitely D!1. Come in quietly.2. Sign in on the tardy

clipboard.3. Grab any handouts.4. Join your group.5. Wait for a natural break

where you can get instructions OR jump in to the conversation/activity when you feel ready.

6. Hand in any homework during individual work time.

Making Learning Happen

It’s all about me…Read the scenario below.

Ms. Andrews is in the middle of a short 10 minute mini-lesson on something everyone struggled with during yesterday’s writing workshop. Everyone is focused and trying to nail this difficult (but not enthralling) skill so they can move on to something more exciting—except Markus. He decides to get up and fill his water bottle at the sink. The sound of running water fills the room, and students sitting at the back can no longer hear Ms. Andrews’ voice.

What’s the problem here? What could/should have been done differently?

Be conscious of the effect your needs have on others’ ability to learn.

hang out l8er?

Read the scenario below.

Class has just started. Ms. Andrews has given each team something to think about and discuss to get in the right frame of mind for today’s lesson. Julie’s having a really rough time at home and is texting her brother under the table. Naturally, the most interesting things in the room are Julie and her phone—not the prep for today’s lesson.

What are the problem(s) here? What could/should have been done differently?

Be attentive to your team.

Let me know when life is in your way.

Use technology appropriately.

Feel Free to B.Y.O.D.

HelicoptersRead the scenario below.

Today is a writing workshop day; everyone is at different points in their writing. Some people are revising on their own, others are in the process of a peer edit, a few are conferencing with Ms. Andrews, and a few stragglers are struggling to finish that first draft. Jonas, however, is finished drafting, revising, and conferencing because he likes to work at home in his own space. He’s talking to a couple friends about how IHS is going to beat Skyline at tonight’s game.

What are the problem(s) here? What could/should have been done differently?

Be prepared for anything.

Be your own advocate.

Is writing ever really “done”?

How We LearnDiscuss: What’s the author of this cartoon trying to tell you about education? Why does this matter in a classroom?

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Logistics and Housekeeping

2 Minutes To Bell

1. Hand in any necessary classwork.*2. Put away any supplies you borrowed.3. Check your area.4. Gather ALL of your belongings. 5. Thank your group for good collaboration.6. Push in your chairs.

*Handing in ClassworkWhat’s the most efficient way to pass papers to the front of the room?

CHALLENGE: How quickly can you get this task accomplished?Winning class gets bragging rights.

WINNER:

1st Hour 2nd Hour 3rd Hour 5th Hour 6th Hour

seconds seconds seconds seconds seconds

Things you might wonder about…• “What if I’m absent one day?”• “What if I know I’ll be absent for a few days? For a week?”• “How do we navigate your website? It’s confusing!”

• “How does grading work?”• “Do you give extra credit?”

• “How long do I need to hang on to handouts, papers, etc.?”

• “Does it matter what I write with or on?”

• “What happens if there’s an emergency?”

Why haven’t we talked about behavior?

…because you already know.

Start Strong Norms and Expectations2014-2015 School Year

Be respectful.Act mature.

Stay focused.Be supportive.Ask questions.

If our colleagues aren’t following these norms/expectations, we will:

1. Give them a general reminder or visual cue.2. Let a teacher know so s/he can intervene.

That being said…

“You are free to choose, but you are not free from the

consequences of your choice.”

1. Verbal all class warning.2. Seat change/removal from the room.3. Parent contact and classroom disciplinary

action.4. Administrator involvement.

We’ll talk your expectations for me on Monday.

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On the back of your Syllabus Scavenger Hunt, summarize what we’ve talked about today using the 3-2-1 Strategy:

3 Things You Learned• • • 2 Things You Don’t Want to Forget• • 1 Question You Have•

Quick Review