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 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.
8/26/13
A name website I
looked up once
My first name
came from my
birth parents
My parents considered
renaming me when I was
adopted at 18 months old
– They considered “Amy”
– YUCK!
My last name is Norwegian;
Most people think German
My initials are the same
as a good friend growing
up: Sonja Caroline
Hanson
My adoptive
parents gave me
my middle name;
They just liked it
My own
memories
My Parents
(Adoptive)
My first name means
“small and wise”
My original last name
was Woodruff
I spelled my name
“Hogstad” in First
grade
Shannon
M
Christine
Haugstad
I knew more boy
Shannons than girl
Shannons growing up
My first name is
My initials “SCH” are also the principal
river in Ireland
the first part of
“school” – so it fits
my chosen
occupation
A picture of me in the
hospital at 1 day old
with “Baby girl
Woodruff” on a card
on my stomach
Warm-up #1, part 2
Names
Part II: a Quick write
Now, turn your paper over and
wait for directions.
8/26/13
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
Perceptive
know these words fit you!
urbane
Loyal
Emaciated
vulgar
F.I.L.
Warm-up #3
Name Paragraph
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.
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.
8/28/13
Warm-up #4
Model “Simple” Sentences
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:
1. Write down each of the two(2)
sentences above.
2. For each sentence: Underline the
subject once and the predicate twice.
8/29/13
I think
predicate is
that fancy
word for
verb.
Corrected sentences for warm up #4
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.
Oh, a simple
sentence can have
more than one verb
(Predicate). . .
interesting
Warm-up #5
Article Quiz
8/30/13
**If you didn’t turn in your paragraph yesterday, but have it now –
PUT it in the BOX
Number, Title, Date
Then
You can
quickly review
before the bell
rings!
And Wait for instructions.
(Quiz over article)
Warm-up #6
Addicted to tech?
9/03/13
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?
Write:
1. A paragraph in which
you explain whether or
not, based on the above
definition, you think
teens are addicted to
technology.
Warm-up #7
**Turn your summary in to the box
Outside reading
9/04/13
Read:
From: What Reading Does for the Mind
By 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.”
Write:
1. One sentence that summarizes the above quote
2. 3-4 sentences explaining what your reading plan is for this
week for outside reading. Be specific.
Warm-up #8 (4th period only)
Article #2 Questions
Read:
Back through the article from Tuesday,
“Turn off the Phone (and the tension).”
Write
At 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!
09/05/13
I think I should
use my notes
that I took in
class yesterday
Warm-up #8 (Periods 5,6,7 only)
Cornell Notes Map
09/05/13
Please recreate this Cornell Notes Basic Map:What goes Where! In your journal
Title of the
Notes
Heading
Main
topics
or
my
questions/
thoughts
The actual
notes:
Mainly In my
own words
A Summary of what I have
just learned
I think I know
what goes in
each space. . . Oh
good, here’s a
reminder
Warm-up #9
Article #2 Questions
Read:
Back through the article from Tuesday,
“Turn off the Phone (and the tension).”
Write
At 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!
09/06/13
I think I should
use my notes
that I took in
class yesterday
Warm-up #10
Connections
9/09/13
Read:
As Humans, we make connections even when it seems like no
connections exist. These connections become personal
metaphors. For the following piece of writing, see what kind of
words and ideas you associate with each of the two months,
and decide which one is more like you: (Here is a beginning list)
May:
December:
Warm
Cold
Bright colors
Dark Colors
Flowers
Snow
(Etc.)
(Etc.)
Write
Are you more like May or December? Be
sure to support your assertion (Claim) with
specific examples and details.
Ummm. . .
How can I
be a
season?
Warm-up #11
Vocabulary Unit 1
9/10/13
Create a three column chart on your paper (See bottom of
this slide). Write down each vocabulary word in one of the
three categories according to your familiarity with it.
Everyone’s lists will be different!
Unit 1 words:
Analyze
Structure
Optimal
Element
Schema
Trepidation
Infer
Inept
Sequence
Increment
1
2
3
(I know these words well
– I can explain them in my
own words and use them
correctly)
(I think I have heard these
word, but I don’t think I
can use it correctly)
(Is this a real word? I
don’t think I have ever
seen or heard that word
before)
Vocabulary Unit 1 Definitions
Unit 1 words:
Analyze – to examine closely and carefully
I should write
Element – an essential or characteristic
these down,
they look
part of something
important!
Infer – to conclude from evidence
Sequence – a continuous or connected series
Structure – mode of building or organization
Schema – the background information you carry with
you on any subject
Inept – lacking in necessary skill or ability
Increment – something added or gained
Optimal – most desirable or satisfactory
Trepidation – fear or uneasiness about the future
APES article questions
Using APES format, answer the following questions relating
to the article “Turn off the phone (and the tension).”
**Be sure to EMBED your quotes.
1. Does the author ever experience JOMO? Use text
evidence to support your answer.
Hint: Start with : The author does/does not experience
JOMO in the article.
2. Would FOMO happen without social media? Use text
evidence, as well as your own experiences, to support your
ideas.
Warm-up #12
Seabiscuit trailers
09/11/13
Watch:
#1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-jLmHM10xE
Write:
A prediction, based on the movie trailer, of what the movie will be
about. You must capture more than the obvious (it’s about a horse).
Include details of what you saw to support your opinion.
Watch:
#2: #1http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7lAxORm1u0
Write:
In this expanded trailer, what was added? What new storylines were
presented? Is this a movie, based on these trailers, one that you
would consider watching? Why or why not? What details made you
interested (or not) in watching this film?
Warm-up #13
“Seabiscuit, War Admiral Match Race”
Take out:
Your handout on 5 sentence summary form
Watch:
the race between War-admiral and Seabiscuit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpIFxpNTG4o
Write:
a summary of the race using 5 sentence summary
form (Please refer to your handout).
09/12/13
The You tube
video called
“Seabiscuit, War
Admiral Match
Race,” was
about. . .
Warm-up #14
“Seabiscuit III”
Watch:
The race from your “SEABISCUIT: American
Legend” handout:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg0CyOuvTvo
Write:
Write a paragraph in which you explain whether
or not your ideas/interest in horseracing has
changed after viewing/reading about Seabiscuit
over the last several days. Would you be willing or
interested in attending a horserace?
Minimum: 5 sentences.
09/13/13
Yeah, I get to see
the actual race I
read about! I
love Seabiscuit!
Warm-up #15
Review of Warm-up Standards
09/16/13
TEST WEDNESDAY: SEABISCUIT
Read:
As you look over your returned warm-ups: Please note that these
standards still apply. This time, I focused on #1,3,4,5
I did not count off for #2; Next time, I will count off for #2 as well.
Write: each standard in your own words.
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
Oh, yeah! I
remember
this. I
should write
it down.
Warm-up #16
Vocabulary Test Prep
9/17/13
Read: (From Yahoo Answers)
Question: What's the best way to study vocabulary?
I want to study [some] vocabulary words. . . for [a] test. Which methods work best
when you study a lot of vocabulary words? (And better yet, which methods are most effective
for retaining those words?)
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker
I used to be an actress and learning page after page of script was not easy. I found
that utilizing all parts of the brain is what makes the learning process faster.
So write out a sentence, while saying it out loud ( so that you hear the word as well
as speaking it), and ( I don't know why this matters but it does!), try to be moving around at
the same time! That's why you see actors pacing around a lot!
Another idea is to record the words and listen to them while doing other things (like
jogging or drawing).
Also approach each word from both directions ... that is, have someone give the
definition and see if you can remember the word, then do it the other way round with
someone giving you the word and see if you can remember the definition. Gradually eliminate
the words you are getting right and focus on those you continue to have trouble with.
Write:
A brief description of how you prepared for
today’s test! Minimum: 5 sentences
Hmmm…
good ideas, I
should try
that next
time!
Warm-up #17
Reflection on Learning
9/18/13
1. Take Out: your APES notes
2. Turn in: Both Seabiscuit packets (Make sure your name is on them!), and
corrected warm-ups (If you haven’t turned them in already).
Read: (Reflecting on your own learning)
So far this year, we have learned and practiced the following
processes and formats:
1. APES Open ended response (short answer) format
2. Cornell Notes format
I think I’m
3. 5 sentence summary format
pretty good
4. Warm-up format
on warmups!!
Write:
About the process or format you feel the most
confident about at this point, and which one you feel
like you need for practice with, and why.
Minimum: 5 sentences
9/19/13 –
No Warm-up today!!!
No Warmups,
WHAT????!!
Clear your desk and take out a
writing utensil and your 5
sentence summary notes and
your “annotating a text” notes.
Warm-up #18
Connections 2
09/20/13
Read:
Hammer: a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the
end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in
nails.
Nail: a small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven typically
into wood with a hammer to join things together or to serve as a peg
or hook.
**Definitions from dictionary.com
Write:
Are you a hammer or a nail?
Remember, there are no wrong answers.
Make connections between you and one of
these items in some way and EXPLAIN why it
fits you. Be creative. Minimum: 5
sentences.
I’m kind of skinny,
so maybe a nail. .
. But I like to hit
things, so maybe
I’m a hammer.
Warm-up #19
APES review
09/23/13
Read:
Read back through the information that we covered Friday about short
answer responses. (The Rubric and sample answers were covered)
Write:
Write about all the issues we
covered in the PowerPoint. What
did you learn about answering
the question? What did you learn
about embedding the textual
evidence? What did you learn
about the conclusion?
Minimum: 5 sentences.
APES: I get a
maximum of
3 points,
right?
Warm-up #20
APES practice
09/24/13
Read:
Back through the “Barbie At
50” article, and review the
chart we created on the back.
Write:
An APES Answer to the following:
What is one positive development that
Mattel can celebrate as Barbie turns 50?
Warm-up #21 9 (4th only)
Summary practice
09/25/13
Take out your Barbie Article.
Using the format discussed
yesterday, Write a 5 sentence
summary.
Warm-up #21 (5th-7th)
Summary
09/25/13
1. Type of text/Title (In quotes/underlined)/Author (if available)
1. Main Idea: (In your own words)
Detail #1
Detail #2
Detail #3
(used for Sentence #2,
must relate to the main
idea)
(used for Sentence #3
must relate to the main
idea)
(used for Sentence #4
must relate to the main
idea)
Conclusion: (Sum up – used for sentence #5)
Combine
these two
into one
smooth
sentence (see
model in your
notes)
Warm-up #21
Expectations
09/25/13
1. Type of text/Title (In quotes/underlined)/Author (if available)
1. Main Idea: (In your own words)
Detail #1
Detail #2
Detail #3
(used for Sentence #2,
must relate to the main
idea)
(used for Sentence #3
must relate to the main
idea)
(used for Sentence #4
must relate to the main
idea)
Conclusion: (Sum up – used for sentence #5)
Combine
these two
into one
smooth
sentence (see
model in your
notes)
Warm-up #21
Learning reflection #2
09/27/13
Write: What have you learned about writing summaries,
annotating texts, and writing short answer responses? Be
specific and use the terminology and vocabulary that we
have been using in class. (Main idea, detail, embedded
quote, Proof, etc. )
**This entry should be about ¾ to one page in length. You
will have ten minutes.
Warm-up #23
Unit 2 Synonyms
09/30/13
Unit 2 test practice: Find the vocabulary word from Unit 2
that corresponds to each SYNONYM below. Write down
both words.
Combination - __________________
Composition- __________________
Difference- __________________
Echo- __________________
I should use
Feed- __________________
my notes!
Figure out- __________________
Gather- __________________
Quote- __________________
Rise Above- __________________
Unmistakable- __________________
Warm-up #24
Self reflection
10/01/13
List:
Three best traits about yourself:
Three worst traits about yourself:
Write: Choose one positive and one negative trait and write
a paragraph for each, explaining how it fits you using stories
and examples to support your points.
In Class Summary Review
• Fill out the information based on four of the six summaries.
• One point is given to each sentence if it is
a) formatted correctly and b) contains the right information
• Use specific vocabulary from the notes. Create four of these
charts.
Number
Best part of
the summary
Grade:
Out of 5
Worse part of
the summary
Missing Elements
Area needed most for
improvement