Syllabus & Notetaking (Day 178 & 177)

Objective: Students will learn how to set up their Cornell Notes by setting up and taking notes on The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E.-- our classroom rules and philosophy.

Do Now: Write Down homework in your agenda and clear off desk for 5 minutes of meditation.

1. Who is Jedi Ms. Kelly?
2. Syllabus Review:
• English 9 Syllabus
• English 9 HONORS Syllabus
3. Setting up your Cornell Notes
4. Intro to the Jedi Code: A Metaphorical Guide to Life
   
   
5. The Ways of the F.O.R.C.E. Presentation
6. Summarize Notes & Share out
7. Exit Slip: Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly

All Classes Homework:

1. Read 45: 45 minutes, summary, parent signature. If you missed a day or did not read the full 45 minutes, you must add additional minutes to catch up for the lost time.
2. Gather Materials noted in Syllabus. On Monday we will set up our English Binders.
3. Letter to Jedi Ms. Kelly

• Previous Educational Experience/Who you were as a student/What kind of student have you been in the past?
• What kind of student do you want to be moving forward? What will you do to accomplish your goals? How can I help you achieve these goals?

Welcome to English 9! (Day 179)

Welcome to English 9! (Day 179)

Objective: Students will learn policies and procedures in ELA 9 by practicing entering and exiting the room.

Agenda:

1. Do Now: Find a seat within 1 min of entering and prop up your name tent.
• An adjective that describes you AND start with the same letter as your first name
• NAME- First Name and Last Initial
• Example: 
• Magestic
• MICHAEL P.

• Entrance Procedure
• Do-Now-Pair-Share
• Class overview
• Expectations for Jedi Reading Logs
• Jedi Name Game (If time)

Homework:

1. Read any book you want for 45 min and complete/parent sign Jedi Reading Response Log
• Due Next Class