Welcome to Mr. Pandit’s “Literature Lounge”

13 September 2013Do Now: 1)Get into your groups and setup a

page in your 1)Do Now section:2)Write down five things you learn

from CNN Student News.

Students will be able to: - assess their knowledge of guidelines and

procedures of the classroomHomework:1) PROJECT Monday: Summer Reading

Assignment

Today’s Agenda:1) Distribute login Info2) Distribute Macbooks3) CNN Student News + Reflection4) Team Trivia?

Pop Quiz1. Write your MLA Heading at the top of a loose-leaf

sheet of paper.2. What is rule #1 of the classroom?3. What is rule #2 of the classroom?4. What is rule #3 of the classroom?5. What is rule #4 of the classroom?6. What is rule #5 of the classroom?7. What are the two methods that Mr. Pandit employs to

get your attention?8. Name the two things that must happen in order for

you to be considered “on time”.9. What is the highest degree of education Mr. Pandit

has earned?10. What does MLA stand for?11. In the Cornell Notes method, what do we write into

the cue column?12. What is the “bedside-five” and why is it important?

Team Trivia:1)In a moment, I will divide our

class into four/five teams.2)When the question is posted on

the screen, your team will have one minute to arrive at the answer and record it onto a sheet of loose-leaf paper.1)Do not raise your hand to

answer the question!2)We will go over the answers

AFTER each round is completed.

Team Trivia

After seats are assigned

Team Trivia (Round 1)1. Lady Gaga’s real name2. The oldest subway system in the world3. Currently the number one ranked team in the NFL4. The scientific name for the type of clouds involved in

thunderstorms.5. The name of Beyonce’s alter-ego6. The Capitol of Germany.7. In the Pacific Ocean, scientists discovered the one of

the largest _____ in the solar system.8. The term for a number divisible only by one and itself9. The metal alloy that Wolverine’s claws are made from.10. Currently the number one ranked team in the MLB.

Level 1 Answers1. Lady Gaga’s real name1. Stephani Germanotta

2. Oldest subway system in the world1. London (1863)

3. Currently the number one ranked team in the NFL1. Denver Broncos

4. The scientific name for the type of clouds involved in thunderstorms1. Cumulonimbus

5. The Name of Beyonce’s alter-ego1. Sasha Fierce

6. Capitol of Germany1. Berlin

7. In the Pacific Ocean, scientists discovered the one of the largest _____ in the solar system.

1. Volcanoes8. The term indicating a number divisible only by itself

1. A Prime number9. The metal alloy that Wolverine’s claws are made from

1. Adamentium10. The number one ranked team in the MLB

1. Boston Red Sox

Level 211.The CEO of Facebook12.Richest skateboarder in the world13.The longest river in the world.14.The person who invented the telephone.15. Hermione’s boyfriend16. This artist’s father played the dad on the 1980’s

TV show Growing Pains.17.The name of the baby on Family Guy.18.Officially the longest mountain range in the world.19.Name two skateboarding tricks.20.The founders of the X-Men.

Level 2 Answers11. The CEO of Facebook

11. Mark Zuckerberg

12. Richest skateboarder in the world11. Tony Hawk

13. The longest river in the world.11. The Nile

14. He invented the telephone11. Alexander Graham Bell

15. Hermione’s boyfriend11. Ron Weasley

16. This artist’s father played the dad on the 1980’s TV show Growing Pains.11. Robin Thicke

17. The name of the baby on Family Guy.11. Stewie

18. Officially the longest mountain range in the world.11. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge

19. Name two skateboarding tricks11. Ollie; kick-flip

20. The founders of the X-Men11. Professor Xavier and Magneto

Phase 311. The quarterback for the N.Y. Jets.12. Richest BMX Biker in the world13. The person who invented the iPod.14. The distance from the Earth to the Sun15. The group that performs “What Makes You Beautiful”16. Currently the fastest runner in the world17. Who painted the Mona Lisa?18. The youngest person to have a #1 single.19. Tony Stark’s alter ego20. The scale used to measure the intensity of

earthquakes.

Phase 3 Answers11. Quarterback from the NY Jets

11. Mark Sanchez

12. Richest BMX Biker in the world11. Matt Hoffman

13. The person who invented the iPod11. Steve Jobs

14. The distance from the Earth to the Sun11. 93 Million Miles

15. The group that performs “What Makes You Beautiful”11. One Direction

16. Currently the fastest runner in the world11. Usain Bolt

17. Who painted the Mona Lisa?11. Leonardo Da Vinci

18. The youngest person to have a #1 single.11. Michael Jackson

19. Tony Stark’s alter ego11. Iron Man

20. The scale used to measure the intensity of earthquakes11. Ritcher Scale

Phase 411. Name the first three presidents of United States.12. What does ROFL stand for?13. The current governor of NJ14. Name five NFL teams whose mascots are NOT animals.15. Which artist cut off his left earlobe?16. The five boroughs of NYC17. Who is the current vice-president of the United States?18. The author of the Harry Potter Series19. Is a tomato a fruit vegetable?20. What is the most popular candy?

Phase 411. The first three presidents of the United States.

11. Washington, Adams, Jefferson

12. What does ROFL stand for?11. ROLLING ON THE FLOOR LAUGHING

13. The current governor of NJ.11. Chris Christie

14. Name five NFL teams whose mascots are NOT animals.11. Jets, Giants, Redskins, Chargers, Patriots, Stealers, Packers, Bucs)

15. Which artist cut off his left earlobe?11. Vincent Van Gogh

16. The five boroughs of NYC11. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, Staten Island

17. Who is the current vice-principal of the United States?11. Joe Biden

18. The author of the Harry Potter Series.11. J.K. Rowling

19. Is a tomato a fruit vegetable?11. fruit

20. What is the most popular candy?11. M&M

CNN Student News

• Part I: Interpretation: Write down five things you learn from CNN Student News.

• Part II: Reflection: Choose one story from the above five and explain how it may affect your life. (No more than two or three sentences).