What is one thing that you can say instead of "This is too hard?"
Ticket TWOsday
If you won two tickets to your dream concert, who would you go see and who would you take with you?
What's the Question Wednesday:
Watermelon is the answer, so what's the question?
Think About It Thursday:
Every thought we think is creating our future.
Fun Fact Friday:
Speaking more than one language literally makes the brain more agile and increases IQ.
Monday, September 18, 2017:
Greeting: Teachers and students greet one another as students enter the room.
Share Activity: “Mind-Set Monday”
What is one thing you can say instead of, “This is too hard?”
Can share, write on post-its, write on board, etc.
Daily News: Ask if students have any news that they would like to share with the group.
How do you perform CPR?
Write daily theme on the board or somewhere that all can see.
Gather in a complete circle.
Determine who will lead (teacher or 1 student).
Have each student either answer the daily question or say “pass.”
Share news from the night/day before that the students would like to talk about.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017:
Greeting: Teachers and students greet one another as students enter the room.
Share Activity: “Ticket TWOsday”
If you won two tickets to your dream concert, who would you go see and who would you take with you?
Can share, write on post-its, write on board, etc.
Daily News: Ask if students have any news that they would like to share with the group.
How do you perform CPR?
Write daily theme on the board or somewhere that all can see.
Gather in a complete circle.
Determine who will lead (teacher or 1 student).
Have each student either answer the daily question or say “pass.”
Share news from the night/day before that the students would like to talk about.
Character Ed Lesson-September - Responsibility Week 1 Date: 9.19.17 OVERVIEW & PURPOSE -Focus: What is responsibility? Why is responsibility important? MATERIALS NEEDED1. Apple and candy piece
Introduction (1 minute): Show the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZtpXJeCpBg or read the quote, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” Ask students what did this quote mean to Peter Parker? (He has new super powers. It is his responsibility to use those power to help make the world safer.) We are not superheroes, but we do have powers in our lives. 90% of our happiness or success is tied to our thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs and 10% is tied to our situation. We have power over our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs. Ask students what is responsibility? (do what you are suppose to do, always do you best, use self-control, be self-disciplined, think before you act, accept consequences, be accountable for your actions) What are ways you can show responsibility? (Complete your homework, choose a positive attitude, follow through on your commitments, accept consequences without blaming or making excuses, take care of your things, return what you borrow, seek what needs to be done and do it, always do your best)
Activity #1 Sweet responsibility (7 minutes): Show students what your bag of treats (apples and candy). Ask them individually which of the two items they would like and let them take one. First speak to those that chose the candy, saying something like, “You have chosen the food that will give you quick energy. It is very sweet and delicious to eat. However, it doesn’t last very long and it is mostly empty calories. A few minutes after you eat it, you will be hungry for more.” To those who chose the apple say, “The apple will also give you energy and it is sweet to the taste. However, the apple is nutritious and will supply you with extra vitamins. You will feel more satisfied and benefit from the energy it gives for a longer period of time. The decision to take the apple was a very wise one.” Now ask the students how you can compare the apple and candy to our responsibilities and the choices we face every day. Many of the choices we make can bring us immediate pleasure but have no long lasting value (like the candy) or a wise and responsible choice will bring us a longer-lasting type of happiness and satisfaction (like a apple) For example, how would you demonstrate responsibility if
Your friend wants to hang out but you have math homework.
Your are playing a really fun game at a friends house but it is time to go home.
You promised your mom and dad you would clean your room but you don’t feel like it.
It is time to go to bed but you are in the middle of binge watching your favorite show
Your mom is not feeling well and could use some extra help around the house.
You agreed to take care of the neighbor's dog while she is away, but a friend invited you to a sleepover
Closure Questions (2 minutes):
What are are some other situations where we can demonstrate responsibility?
What could get in our way of making wise and responsible choices?
Why is being responsible important?
Transition Throughout the week, think about your thoughts, words, and actions. Close the lesson
Wednesday, September 20, 2017:
Greeting: Teachers and students greet one another as students enter the room.
Share Activity: “What’s The Question Wednesday?”
Watermelon is the answer, so what’s the question?
Can share, write on post-its, write on board, etc.
Daily News: Ask if students have any news that they would like to share with the group.
How do you perform CPR?
Write daily theme on the board or somewhere that all can see.
Gather in a complete circle.
Determine who will lead (teacher or 1 student).
Have each student either answer the daily question or say “pass.”
Share news from the night/day before that the students would like to talk about.
September - Responsibility Week 1 Day 3 Date: 9.20.17 ( throughout the school year) OVERVIEW & PURPOSE -Focus: Why is it important to check our progress in our classes? (O) MATERIALS NEEDED
Ask advisory: Why is it important to check our progress in our classes? Today we will sign into Student Portal and learn/review how to navigate through the portal so you are able to keep track of your progress (grades, scores on specific assignments, missing assignments, upcoming assignments).
Activity: Step 1: Logging In
Log into Student Portal through District Website under “Students” tab, titled Infinite Campus Portal Login.
Why use the website and not the app: The app is rarely up-to-date and does not include all the same features as the web version.
Username-student id number, usually begins with 999 or 100
Password-technology password assigned to them
If needed, student’s username and passwords can both be found under roster technology tab.
Step 2: Creating a HomeScreen Icon
Now we will make a homescreen icon.
Tap the “Share” button
Now tap the “Add to Home Screen” Icon
Now students can find a link on their homescreen to quickly access their Student Portal
Step 3: Using the Portal
On the left you will see a menu option. Tap on “Grades” tab.
Now that we are in the “Grades” tab you will see many features.
Current grades will be shaded in two different colors. Yellow for in-progress and green for final mid-quarter and final quarter grades.
Students should always use the yellow grades to monitor their grades (this will be the grade they will write down on their sheet along with the percent). This grade will change as assignments are recorded by their teachers.
To determine missing or upcoming assignments, click on the individual subjects.
Missing assignments will be indicated in red.
Take notice of the due dates of assignments, points scored (earned by student) and total points.
Step 4: The Advisory Grade Report (O)
We will be competing the Advisory Grade Reports frequently throughout the year.
To complete the Grade Report students complete the following:
1st column: List current elective classes
2nd column: List letter grades for each class
3rd column: List percentage to the nearest tenth
4th column: List goal grade (not wish) for the quarter
5th column: List any missing assignments/tests/projects (must click on specific subject to find)
6th column: Use agenda/planner or the Portal to determine significant (what makes an assignment significant?) upcoming work.
7th column (optional): For students with grades lower than C- have students get those teacher’s signatures.
8th column (optional): For teachers of those classes to write additional comments that might be pertinent to the situation.
Grade reports need to be placed in Student Advisory Binder with the most current grade sheet on top.
Closure Questions (2 minutes):
How does using Student Portal relate to our monthly theme of responsibility?
Transition Throughout the week continue to check your grades on your own and complete any missing or upcoming assignments. Tips (teacher hack)
Only step 4 of this lesson is meant to be repeated throughout the school year
To make grade checks go quicker, set a timer (start with 15 mins, but goal would be 10 mins) on the screen or teacher iPad
Play instrumental music during grade checks to prevent talking. Reminding students that they should ALL be able to hear the music clearly. (student talk delays completion significantly)
Monitor while students are completing grade checks
Students who finish before time is up should:
Update agenda/planner
Work on missing/upcoming assignments
Review/revise notes
Read silently
Thursday, September 21, 2017: On non-advisory days, please write the daily theme and quote on your board for students to see.
“Think About It Thursday”
Every thought we think is creating our future.
Friday, September 22, 2017: On non-advisory days, please write the daily theme and quote on your board for students to see.
“Fun Fact Friday”
Speaking more than one language literally makes the brain more agile and increases IQ.