welcome to ms. mitchell’s’classroom – room 2b09 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m
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Welcome to Ms. Mitchell’s’Classroom – ROOM 2B09 6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Am I in the right room?. 2B09 Ms. Mitchell English III- 4 & 7. Where do I sit for 4th period? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Ms.
Mitchell’s’Classroom – ROOM 2B09
6:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Am I in the right room?
2B09Ms. Mitchell
English III-4 & 7
Where do I sit for 4th period? You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen.
Mary Blalock
David Dubois
Alexander Jones
Gabriel Machado
Kenneth Rivera
Cailea Townson
Tyler Chastain
Kyle Goodson
James Jones
Katie McNeely
Jon Santos
Keith White
Lakeisha Clay
Tyler Hackenberg
JMarcus Leard
Kaylee McTear
Christopher Songy
Trevor Whitman
Jordan Cormier-Cruz
Areianna Heinemann
Thomas Lewis
Scott Meyer
MatthewStrohmeyer
Melanie Davis
Charles Hubatka
Taylor Lindsay
Troy Moreno
Merle Thumma
Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Chairs
Door
Where am I supposed to sit 7th period?You should be sitting in the desk that corresponds with the desk and the name on the seating chart on the screen.
Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5
Quintin Alderman
Bryson Fess
Jonathan Mackey
Laura Pennington
Brittany Watson
Travis Checkley
Trenton Gray
Lailani Magwood
Zac Price
Briana White
David Cisneros
Jonathan Hamilton
Jonathan Maitland
Karen Ramos
Evelin Creagan
Julia Hilliard
Kim Mendez
Matt Stevens
Jakia Feagin
Isiah Jendong
Cassie Pauley
Taylor Walker
Door
Who is Ms. Mitchell?Perkinston Junior College
Wordsmiths
Associates Degree in Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Major English Minor History
College Board trained in Springboard
Genealogy
Sassy Moms in the City
WILL THIS TEACHER TREAT ME FAIRLY?
YES!ALWAYS!
What will I be doing in this year in English III?
ACT
Test format and preparation
What will I be studying this year in English III?
American Literature: A Chronological Approach-The American Dream
Planters, Pilgrims and Puritans
Revolutionaries
Free thinkersPoetry
Short Stories
Essays
Nationalism
NovelsPlays
RomanticismRealism
HOW WILL I BE GRADED?
BY A POINT SYSTEM
Each assignment is evaluated based on difficulty, length of time to complete, and importance.
WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM?
•The rules are called Guidelines in this classroom.
Ms. Mitchell’sGUIDELINES & PROCEDURES
GUIDELINE #1:Immediately upon entering the
classroom, be in your assigned seat and begin working on the FOCUS AND OBJECTIVES. Read and follow directions.
GUIDELINE #2:Bring all materials to class and
take them with you when you leave.
GUIDELINE #3:Follow directions the first time
they are given.
GUIDELINE #4:
Treat each person and thing in this room with respect and dignity.
GUIDELINE #5:Follow all procedures and
policies outlined by the Choctawhatchee Student Handbook and the Okaloosa County policies.
SPECIAL GUIDELINE: This is a “NO WHINING
ZONE.” Everything I do is in your best interest, so please respect this guideline.
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL
RESULT IN:
1.verbal acknowledgement 2. stress free learning environment 3. a pleasant and orderly classroom.
Classroom Procedures
ENTERING THE ROOM--
1. Enter quietly. 2. Have a seat. 3. Take out your materials.4. Begin focus/board work.
WHEN YOU ARE TARDY:
•Enter quietly.•Excused OR Unexcused: Place the note the side pocket of the lectern. Have a seat and take out your materials.
AFTER ANY ABSENCE OR UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
-Check the board for work missed-Use the class computer to check www.mitchellnews.wikispaces.com Edmodo While You Were Out notebook•Schedule a time to make up quizzes/tests
*Unexcused absences may not make up tests.
GETTING YOUR ATTENTION
I WILL:
•Stand in front of class.•Wait for everyone to be quiet.•Begin speaking.
PAPER HEADINGS
•MLA format for all papers.•Place on all assignments.
MLA FORMATYour Name Last name p.#Teacher NameCourse Name PeriodDue Date
Title of Work Placed in upper left hand corner of
your paper.
USE PENCIL OR PEN??
•Pen-- BLUEor BLACK--for all assignments that I will read. Pencil for Scantrons.
Pencil for yourself.
TURNING IN PAPERS•At the Beginning of Class Place papers in the side pocket of
the lectern with the name facing out.
•At the End of Class Pass papers forward. When you
receive the paper, place yours on top.
CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS•PLEASE participate. You receive a
participation grade based on your contributions. This is your classwork/homework grade.
•I’m interested in what you have to say.
•Questions and comments should be relevant to the current discussion.
•If your question is off topic, write it down and ask it later.
WHAT IF I FINISH CLASSWORK EARLY?
•Work on other unfinished ENGLISH assignments.
•Read your “choice” novel or teacher provided book/magazine.
•Work on and/or review vocabulary.
•Start on the assigned homework.
LEAVING THE CLASSROOM FOR RESTROOM OR EMERGENCY TO
NURSE•*** If you need to use the restroom, fill out your planner, sign out on the log, bring planner for me to sign. (One person out at a time.)
CLASS DISMISSAL•The teacher dismisses you,
not the bell.•Do not start packing up
before the bell rings.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
•These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.
•Library/Media Center•Computer lab•Special guests •Progress Reports •Working Cooperatively •Fire Drill •Intercom Announcements •Assemblies/Pep rallies•Substitute Teacher
FINALLY…•This may seem like a great deal to remember, but these guidelines will help our class run more smoothly.•I look forward to a great year with all of you!
•Ms. Mitchell
HAVE A GREAT YEAR CLASS OF 2014!!!Make it the best!