Friday, August 16, 2019



On the way in, pick up a copy of the "Academic Integrity Policy"


Learning Intention:
Get to know my classmates, my dear teacher, and a little about our classroom culture.
Understand vignette writing.

Success Criteria:
I will know I've been successful if I:
know the names of at least 3 new students, 
can remember my teacher's name, 
and can produce a series of vignettes about my life in the Snapshot Autobiography project.

Review Class Expectations: Learning
Share your Snapshot Autobiography Project, Part I with your assigned partner.  Notice similarities and differences.

Watch the video on "Show, Don't Tell Writing"
Summarize the gist
Find a spot in last night's snapshot where you could SHOW more and * it.

Snapshot Autobiography Project---continued

If you finish a panel early, READ the book you brought today or go on to another panel.

Review and discuss the course syllabus.

Syllabus Kahoot

This or That: Learn at least three NEW names.

Homework:
Finish everything but ONE panel on your Snapshot Autobiography Project--remember that the vignettes should still be rough drafts at this point.
Read through the section on "Academics" in your Binder Reminder
Read and sign the Academic Integrity Policy handout
Start reading a good book this weekend

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