Transcript EngLish I
ENGLISH I August 25, 2014 Welcome to English I, Ms. Hickman’s Class ◦If this is not your class, let me know and I can point you in the right direction ◦If this is your class, find your name on the index cards on the desks. It is in alphabetical order! ◦Have a seat Take Attendance GRIMSLEY MANDATED POLICY 2014-2015 Day 1: Dress Code ◦ Grimsley is not a SMOD school, but we do have a dress code. ◦ Students must dress appropriately for a school environment. ◦ First period teachers will send students who are in violation of the dress code to SI to call for appropriate clothing. Repeat offenders will face disciplinary action. ◦ If you think your outfit is questionable, choose something else. Dress Code Violations ◦ Bedroom shoes or pajamas ◦ Hats, sunglasses or headgear that is not part of religious customs. ◦ Any clothing or accessories that depict alcohol, drugs, weapons, obscenity or anything offensive in nature. Dress Code Violations ◦ Shorts or skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh ◦ Top over leggings must come to mid-thigh ◦ Pants with holes above mid-thigh ◦ Halter tops or thin straps ◦ Low necklines Dress Code Violations ◦ Bare midriff ◦ Visible underclothing ◦ Plants below the waist ◦ Sleeveless or cutoff shirts Temperatures can vary from class to class – bring a sweater or jacket! Look good whirlies…. Materials for my class ◦ Pens/pencils ◦ Paper – college ruled ◦ Three ring binder ◦ Tabbed dividers ◦ Access to internet On this index card… ◦ Write your: ◦ Name ◦ Address ◦ Phone Number ◦ Do you have access to the internet at home (please be honest!) ◦ Anything I should know about you to help you learn ◦ An interesting fact about you Welcome! ◦ Welcome to English I, instead of looking at the syllabus and the procedures today, we will complete an activity to introduce you to how our class will function this year. ◦ Take out a sheet of paper and put your name, date, and period number ◦ make a capital T shape with the left side saying “What I See” and the right side saying “What I conclude” ◦ You will see three images. For each image, you will number on both sides what number the image is and then you will write down what you see (only see!!) in the left column. On the right column, you will write what you assume or conclude about the picture based on what you see. ◦ I will give you an example! Questions ◦ What is actually happening in the picture? ◦ How did your conclusions change throughout the activity? ◦ On the bottom or back of your paper, think of a title to give this picture. Then write at least two sentences explaining why you chose this title! From the New York Times, 1957 Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 4 The state militia barred nine black students from the white high school here today. Fully armed, the troops kept the Negroes from the school grounds while an angry crowd of 400 white men and women jeered, booed and shouted, "go home." Several hundred militiamen, with guns slung over their shoulders, carrying gas masks and billy clubs, surrounded the school. The nine Negro students said that they would again attempt to enter the all-white Central High School tomorrow morning. The troops acted under direct orders of Gov. Orval E. Faubus. In a news conference in his office, Governor Faubus said he would not permit Negroes to enter white schools in this city, despite the order from the Federal District Court. He insisted that he was not flouting the court's orders, but acting to preserve peace and to prevent bloodshed. Questions ◦ What is the problem or conflict in this picture and article? ◦ Comparing the article to the picture, who are the characters we read about in the picture? Write two sentences. ◦ Using your prior knowledge, what is the setting of this picture and article? (more than just time and place)Write two sentences. ◦ What do you think of Gov. Faubus’ statement that he is “acting to preserve peace and to prevent bloodshed” ◦ Why do you think we are talking about this? Four Corners Activity ◦ There are four corners in this class. Based on the questions, you will go to which number applies to you and talk to the people who also go to that area! My favorite subject is: ◦1: English ◦2: Math ◦3: Science ◦4: History ◦Middle of Room: None Which would be hardest to live without ◦1: TV ◦2: Ipod ◦3: Cell Phone ◦4: Video Games How many people live in your home? ◦1: 1 or 2 people ◦2: 3 people ◦3: 4 people ◦5: 5 or more people The best kind of music is: ◦1. Rap ◦2. Country ◦3. Rock ◦4: Pop ◦Middle: None of the above Final Activity ◦On your paper, give me three things you want to accomplish this year. These can be in my class, in school, or personal! Multimedia Connections, PBS ◦ http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/central-high-school-integration