Reading for College Success: First Day of Class

Welcome to Mr. Crabtree’s, Mrs. Teater and Mr. Waizenhofer’s class!

Welcome!

Juniors!!! You will become a

competent test taker. You will learn to perform

to your highest potential. Doing your best on the

ACT and ASVAB opens doors to your future.

Introductions: Mr. Crabtree

Enjoy Problem Solving (Math)

Love Teaching Math (Yes, geeky)

Married to Joanna Three Kids:

Alayna Gwendolyn Lydia

Mrs. Teater

Mr. Waizenhofer

Arrival To Class

Enter main door Gather supplies

pencil binder (paper) Keep me ↑

organized! Sit in your seat Begin Opener

On The Board

You will find: Plan of the Day (POD) Learning Target

Opener or ACT question of the day

Resources

Translation What we will be

doing What you will

know by the end of class

What to begin when you arrive to class

What you need to be prepared

Whole Classroom Instructions

See staff’s hand raised and hear “I need your attending skills.”

Stop what you are doing Raise your hand Give eye contact to staff Quietly wait for

instruction Ask questions to clarify

and validate

Making Requests

Asking a Question Raise hand Wait for teacher response Ask using what you know

Making Requests Continued…

Be sure to use the restroom lunch. Be sure to request administrators during

breakfast. See requesting “Voluntary Focus Room Procedure”

Side Partner BreakoutProblem solving is much more

successfully done together. Teacher will say, “get with your side

partner.” Move your desk Determine roles Listen for the task

from teacher

Group Learning – Tribal Rules

Introduce self Desk Touch Decide roles Use attending

skills Wah space

Circle-up

Move desks into a circle facing in.

Move unused desks to the walls of the room

Facilitator Prompt Listening Skills

Test Taking

Advanced Notice Pencil and

Calculator permitted Individual work“Show what you know” Use your strategies

Completed Work Please, please, please don’t hand it to me! Write your name and date at top. Review to ensure completion. Put work samples into your

class binder. 3-hole punch on teacher

desks.

Classroom Rules

1) Be prompt to class.

2) Use respectful words, tone and body language.

3) Participate to your full capacity.

Dismissal from Class Teacher will get the class’ attention. Wrap-up

tasks will be given at this time. Complete your wrap-up tasks Sit at your desk and wait quietly for process points. When teacher says, “Have a great rest of your day,”you may go to your next class.