Warm-ups

*Almost daily as an entry activity*Varied in task*Students responsible to keep until collected for grading*Collected twice a 6 weeks *They will be one Major Grade per 6 weeks

Grading Standards: (5 =100%, anything less is 0%)1. Number, Title, and Date at the top of each entry, (imitating the

PowerPoint prompt); stapled in order when collected2. No more than 2 entries on a page, must be separated by a drawn

line 3. Tasks complete as assigned4. Shows effort and/or creativity (Depending on topic) 5. Neat: no graffiti or unrelated drawing, no torn or wrinkled paper

Warm-up #1 Names 8/26/13

Read:What’s in a Name?: Names are an integral part of

who we are. They shape our sense of who we are. Are these the names you would have chosen for yourself? Surname (Last name), middle name, first name? Is there a story behind your naming? Someone famous, a family member, weird initials? Does your name have symbolic meaning? Is it ethnic or historic or literary? Did your parents consider other names? In short, how do you live with your name?

Create:A Circle Map (See example on next slide) to explore ideas about your name.

In the center, put your full name. In the next circle outside: make notes about your name. Consider the prompt. No wrong answer.In the outer box, list your sources of information about your name.

**Remember – this is about your name – not about you.

MShannon ChristineHaugstad

My parents considered renaming me when I was adopted at 18 months old – They considered “Amy”

– YUCK!

My first name came from my birth parents

My original last name was Woodruff

My adoptive parents gave me my middle name; They just liked it

My first name means “small and wise”

My first name is also the principal river in Ireland

My initials are the same as a good friend growing up: Sonja Caroline Hanson

I spelled my name “Hogstad” in First grade

I knew more boy Shannons than girl Shannons growing up

My last name is Norwegian; Most people think German

I hated my last name as

a child

My initials “SCH” are the first part of “school” – so it fits my chosen occupation

My Parents (Adoptive)

My own memories

A picture of me in the hospital at 1 day old with “Baby girl Woodruff” on a card on my stomach

A name website I looked up once

No one pronounces it correctly

Warm-up #1, part 2 Names 8/26/13

Part II: a Quick writeNow, turn your paper over and

wait for directions.

1. Write about your name.2. Use the circle map you just created!3. Don’t think about mistakes,

spelling, etc., just write.4. Write continuously.

Read:Take a look at the Personal/Character Qualities handout. Look for adjectives to describe yourself. Choose at least 6. Find at least one word you have never used before. Put a + by positive words (Words with a positive connotation) and a – by negative words (Words with a negative connotation).

Create:A Bubble Map(See template on the wall) to explore words that you think describe you.

In the center, put your InitialsIn the Bubbles surrounding, put your adjectivesIn the outer frame, jot down ideas about how you

know these words fit you!

Warm-up #2 You, the bubble map 8/27/13

Perceptive

vulgarEmaciated

Loyal

urbane

F.I.L.

Read:Take a look at the acrostic (Name) poem you completed yesterday.

Write:Choose 1 (only one) “new to you” adjective from your poem, and write a paragraph in which you explain why that word fits you. Must be at least 5 sentences.

Warm-up #3 Name Paragraph 8/28/13

What makes a good

paragraph? A good paragraph has a

topic sentence and is supported by clear

evidence, such as specific examples and personal

stories.

Read:1. A July 16 court date has been set in the

case.2. Supporters have started an online

petition on change.org and appeared on national media outlets.

Write:3. Write down each of the two(2)

sentences above.4. For each sentence: Underline the

subject once and the predicate twice.

Warm-up #4 Model “Simple” Sentences 8/29/13

I think predicate is that fancy word for

verb.

Answers: 1. A July 16 court date has been set in the

case.2. Supporters have started an online

petition on change.org and appeared on national media outlets.

Corrected sentences for warm up #4

Oh, a simple sentence can have

more than one verb (Predicate). . .

interesting

**If you didn’t turn in your paragraph yesterday, but have it now – PUT it in the BOX

Number, Title, DateThen

And Wait for instructions.(Quiz over article)

Warm-up #5 Article Quiz 8/30/13

You can quickly review before the bell

rings!

Read:1. According to Dictionary.com, Addiction is defined as “the state of

being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. . .”

2. Consider: Are teenagers addicted to their technology such as phones, social media (Twitter, etc.), computers, and gaming systems?

Warm-up #6 Addicted to tech? 9/03/13

Write:1. A paragraph in which

you explain whether or not, based on the above definition, you think teens are addicted to technology.

Read:From: What Reading Does for the MindBy Anne Cunningham and Keith Stanovich

“Reading volume (Reading at home for pleasure or information) was associated with higher [test] scores. . . , but television exposure was associated with lower scores. Scores among the group high in reading volume and low in television exposure were highest, and the lowest scores were achieved by those high in television exposure and low in reading volume. Our analyses confirmed that these relationships were not due to differences in general ability.”

Warm-up #7 Outside reading 9/04/13

Write:1. One sentence that summarizes the above quote2. 3-4 sentences explaining what your reading plan is for this

week for outside reading. Be specific.

**Turn your summary in to the box

Read: Back through the article from Tuesday,“Turn off the Phone (and the tension).”

WriteAt least four questions about the article: 1. Level 2 (TWO of these)2. Level three (TWO of these)Be sure to label your questions with their level number!

I think I should use my notes that I took in

class yesterday

Warm-up #8 (4th period only) Article #2 Questions 09/05/13

Heading Title of the Notes

The actual notes:

Mainly In my own words

A Summary of what I have just learned

Main topics

or my

questions/thoughts

Please recreate this Cornell Notes Basic Map:What goes Where! In your journal

I think I know what goes in

each space. . . Oh good, here’s a

reminder

Warm-up #8 (Periods 5,6,7 only) Cornell Notes Map 09/05/13

Read: Back through the article from Tuesday,“Turn off the Phone (and the tension).”

WriteAt least four questions about the article: 1. Level TWO (TWO of these)2. Level THREE (TWO of these)Be sure to label your questions with their level number!

I think I should use my notes that I took in

class yesterday

Warm-up #9 Article #2 Questions 09/06/13