Welcome!

• Welcome to Language Arts with Ms. Barker

• Take a seat.• I know you’re full of questions and

we’ll answer them. For right now, just

Attendance

Attention Signal

• There will be times that you’re allowed to talk amongst yourselves and I need the whole class’ attention again.

• When I raise my hand and say, “Show me that you see me” I expect you to raise your hand and become silent.

• Let’s practice.

Housekeeping

• Supplies (What do I do with all this stuff?)

Supplies*Should you not have something, turn it in the next time class meets.

Take Out the following:• Hand-sanitizer/

sanitizing wipes• Tissues• Post-it notes

(unwrapped)

• Composition notebooks

Supplies

Required (Bring Daily)• Planner• College-rule lined

paper• Pens/pencils• Highlighters• Markers• Index cards• Silent Sustained

Reading Book• Thumb drive

Optional• Binder (with a section

for this class)

Supplies Cont.’d

• These supplies will remain in class:– Composition notebooks (which will

be referred to as comp. books.)– Comp. books are stored on the back

shelf and are color coded by class.– Post-its (they’re added to a communal

pool.) We use them for many purposes.– Hand sanitizer– Tissues

Material Distribution

• If you have your comp. book today, please raise your hand.

• If you need a sharpie to write your name, my name (Ms. Barker) and class period, please raise your hand.

• Place comp. books on back shelf.• When your desk label color is called,

put your materials in the box of similar items.

Housekeeping

• Seats (vision, height, naturally warm, etc.)

Bell Ringer

• Write down one fear/hesitation you have for the school year on the yellow post-it.

• Write one hope you have for the school year on the blue post-it.

• Hold onto them and we’ll share in a moment.

Contact Information

• Everyone, please take out your planners to take down some important information.

Contact Information

Email: barkers1@duvalschools.org

Blog: barkers1duvalschools.wordpress.com (Short link for blog) http://goo.gl/Wo67g1

Home Learning

• Take the syllabus home, get it signed, and returned by 8/22 (A) & 8/25 (B.)

Work Period

• Pass out & review syllabus.• Show you important places in the

classroom.• Complete Facebook handout.