Do Now: 10 Minutes

DIRECTIONS: Your new teacher, Mr. Martinelle, was looking through his FACEBOOK pictures trying to pick the pictures that sum him up the best. Underneath each picture, write what you believe these pictures reveal about him. What kind of teacher do you think he is? What kind of person do you think he is based on these pictures? What do you think is most important to him?

HomeworkDUE: Tomorrow, Friday September 10th LENGTH: 3 Paragraphs (12 sentences)DIRECTIONS: 1st impressions are HUGE in life. Ultimately, the impression you give of yourself will dictate how people look at and treat you.Writing Prompt:

1. Paragraph 1: From your PAST experience, what usually comes to mind when you think of “History” class? Bad, Good experiences? (Provide examples).

2. Paragraph 2: What kind of impression do you hope to make with Mr. Martinelle? Your students? Your family during this school year?

3. Paragraph 3: What are some things that are important for Mr. M to know in order to ensure that you have success in History this year?

REMEMBER: Your answers are not only meant to give insight to your personality but to also give Mr. M an idea of where you are as a writer. Be sure to read your directions very carefully, and write in COMPLETE SENTENCES. (Periods, Capitalization, etc…)

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Welcome back to school… you know you missed it!!! In order for me to be an effective teacher, its important for me to know a little bit about you. Please answer all questions HONESTLY! I promise that you’ll learn just as much about me over the course of the year!!!

Name: ____________________________________________________ Age:___________ Birthday____________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________ Phone #:___________________________________

Where were you born? ________________________________________________________________________________________

What languages do you speak?_______________________________________________________________________________

Do you have a computer at home?________Internet?________ What was your last school?____________________

Who do you currently live with? Please list adults first and kids afterwards.

Name __________________________ Relationship _____________________ Language He/She Speaks __________________

Name __________________________ Relationship _____________________ Language He/She Speaks __________________

Name __________________________ Relationship _____________________ Language He/She Speaks __________________

Name __________________________ Relationship _____________________ Language He/She Speaks __________________

Name __________________________ Relationship _____________________ Language He/She Speaks __________________

Outside of school, I like to _____________________________________________________________________________________________

I’m at my happiest when I’m:

The biggest problems I’m facing right now are:

School is great when….

School is difficult when…

Think of your favorite teacher ever. Why were they your favorite?

Think of your least favorite teacher ever. Why were they your least favorite?

Who’s/What’s your favorite…

Celebrity/Athlete?_________________________________

Home-cooked meal? ______________________________

Restaurant food? __________________________________

Candy? ______________________________________________

Place to hang out in Boston?_____________________________________

Videogame?________________________________________

Movie? _____________________________________________

Memory? __________________________________________

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME BY LOOKING AT ME IS….