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 { 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Grading Standards: (5 =100%, anything less is 0%) Number, Title, and Date at the top of each entry, (imitating the PowerPoint prompt); stapled in order when collected No more than 2 entries on a page, must be separated by a drawn line Tasks complete as assigned Shows effort and/or creativity (Depending on topic) Neat: no graffiti or unrelated drawing, no torn or wrinkled paper Warm-up #1 Names 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 template on the wall) 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. 8/26/13 A name website I looked up once My Parents (Adoptive) My first name came from my birth parents My first name means “small and wise” My parents considered My original last renaming me when I name was Woodruff I spelled my name was adopted at 18 “Hogstad” in First months old – They grade considered “Amy” – My last name isYUCK! Shannon I knew more boy Norwegian; Most people M Shannons than girl think German Christine My initials are the same Shannons growing as a good friend Haugstad up growing up: Sonja My first name is Caroline Hanson My initials “SCH” also the My adoptive are the first part of principal river parents gave me “school” – so it fits in Ireland my middle name; my chosen They just liked it occupation A picture of me in the hospital at 1 day My own old with “Baby girl memories Woodruff” on a card on my stomach { Warm-up #1 Names Part II: a Quick write Now, turn your paper over and wait for directions. { 8/26/13 Remind 101: Get signed up To sign up: Send the text message listed for your class to: (210) 348-3542 1st period: @haugstad1 { 3rd period: @haugstad33 Do I have something due for English? Wait, my phone just went off. . . Oh, it’s a reminder of my English Homework. I love Remind 101! Warm-up #2 You, the bubble map 8/27/13 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 Initials In the Bubbles surrounding, put your adjectives In the outer frame, jot down ideas about how you know these words fit you! Perceptive { Loyal urbane Emaciated vulgar F.I.L. Warm-up #2 You, the bubble map Create Acrostic Poem: Choose at least ONE adjective for each letter of your name. Know the meaning of the words you select and be able to explain how each word you’ve chosen fits you Be sure you choose the adjective form of words. For example, “excite” is a verb and “excitable” is an adjective. “Exciting” is a participle so it can be used as an adjective…BUT “excitable” and “exciting” mean very different things. { 8/27/13 ascinating uthless Urb ne oisy ind ntelligent maciated Read: Take a look at the acrostic (Name) poem you completed. Write: Choose 1 (only one) adjective from your poem, and write a paragraph in which you explain why that word fits you. Must be at least 5 sentences. Due tomorrow. 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. Warm-up #3 Sentence Model #1 8/28/13 Read (and write down on your paper): “Ender felt his back spasm, and his body arched violently backwards; his head struck the bed” (Card 3). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Hmmmmm. . . I know I’ve heard that word diction. . . it’s almost like dictionary. . . I wonder if there is a connection. . . Answer the following (On your paper) What is (Card 3)? What type of sentence is this? Identify the subject(s) and Predicate(s) in the sentence What is diction? What words seem particularly well chosen? Choose one word and write about its effect on the sentence. { Warm-up #4 Sentence imitation 1 8/29/13 Re-Read and analyze Model Compound Sentence: “Ender felt his back spasm, and his body arched violently backwards; his head struck the bed” (Card 3). { Write Family: Patrick unveiled the spider dangling, and his twin snickered maliciously nearby; their sister opened the door. Working with your table group, write three more sentences that copy the structure of the model sentence utilizing the following topics 1. Your family 2. A meal 3. A favorite movie or book Warm-up #5 Article #1 Questions 8/30/13 **Vocabulary Sentences: turn in to box ***Syllabus: Turn in to box Read: Back through the article on facebook trash talk { At least four questions about the Write article: at least one of each level. Be sure to label your questions with their level number! I think I should use my notes that I took in class yesterday