Introduction+Activities

Academic Reflection** I have used this in the past, and followed up by going over A-G requirements before continuing on. [| Identity_Academic_Reflection.doc]
 * [[file:Freshman Fall Baseline Writing Prompt.doc]]

Week 1 Intro Activities
I made a baby PPT about the Agenda and the learning objectives to give them a little extra weight with the kids. Hopefully culminating in a discussion about academic "targets" and the importance of goal setting. After the PPT I figured I will get a volunteer and tell them to walk to a target I give them, only they have to do it with their eyes closed (aka no goals/targets in life and of course you're not going to attain what you cannot visualize and perceive as an actual eventuality). I will then move behind some desks and tell them they are getting graded for their performance while their eyes are shut, hopefully inducing frustration, eye-peeking (aka "cheating") and eventual quitting in the student-exactly what happens when you try to do something (i.e. read, write, etc.) that seems unfair or "too hard". I think next I will then give them instructions as they do it again, analogizing the situation that when support structures are in place (i.e. teacher, peers, reading strategies, etc.), you feel confident and willing to participate to achieve this now attainable goal. I might actually have one of the other kids give the student directions toward the "target" location in the class as well. I will actually do that too.
 * Agenda & Learning Objectives Explanation**

They can take notes using cornell style for practice as well.



I did this while student teaching and the students really enjoyed it. I had a different student present each day, but I decided to introduce myself this way, and then have the students all go on one day. It's a great way to build connectivity. [| Culture Bag.doc]
 * Culture Bag**

I had two put it on two separate pages because of the graphics. Remember page numbers change each year (this is from 2007-2008, but you can use as a template and change page numbers). [| Student Handbook Hunt.doc]
 * Student Handbook Scavenger Hunt**

[| Student Handbook Huntpg2.doc]

Similar to Handbook Hunt 2007-2008
 * Planner Scavenger Hunt**

[| Student Planner Hunt.doc]

2008-2009 Planner Hunt (Elaine and I used this with our kids this year).



Academic Vocabulary
Perhaps you can study this with your Brave Connections Kids- these are some of the most used words on standardized tests.

[| Vocabscrapbk.doc]

[| Vocabulary Knowledge Rating Sheet.doc]

[| partsofspeec.ppt]
 * PARTS OF SPEECH POWERPOINT- REVIEW FOR VOCABULARY**