08/17/06

Much of today’s lessons are a continuation of the ideas from yesterday.

Cores 1+2:

1. Discuss-On: Discuss with at least two people your list of expectations. Try to agree on the two that you think are most essential. Be ready to share them out and have them written on the smart board.
2. Vote on the most essential expectations.
3. Re-Introduce my Classroom website, especially AR+ and explore all of its facets.

Core 3:

1. Turn-In: Perception Comparisons and list of promises/expectations.
2. As a class, talk about the classroom website. What did you find there that was interesting or useful. What questions do you need answered? How are you going to use this website in order to learn more or become a better language arts student?
3. Go into depth with AR+. Fill out AR contracts and look at other documents.

Core 4:

1. Discuss-On: Debate how essential each of our proposed expecations are and be ready to voice your opinion on them by voting electronically through the CPS.
2. As a class, talk about the classroom website. What did you find there that was interesting or useful. What questions do you need answered? How are you going to use this website in order to learn more or become a better language arts student?
3. Go into depth with AR+. Fill out AR contracts and look at other documents.