Seating chart. In 2nd hour the "Grades" information was distributed, read, and discussed. Parent/Guardian packets were distributed and students asked to put a homework reminder in their agendas about getting the permission slip signed and returned. We got set up in Google Classroom, orienting ourselves that the permanent items that will be used all year are in the "Classwork" tab, and we spent time going through the "Make-up Work" link at the top, the "What to Bring to Class" link at the bottom, & "Curriculum." In 5th hour we used a few slideshow images to remind students that improving their skills takes some trial and error and not to get too frustrated in the process...they are taking a step up to junior-level rigor. I also gave 5th hour a new hard-copy handout of the news sources grid with reminder that if using news sources for curiosity research to aim for the center-top (balanced politically and analytical). Students then began answering questions to the "U.S. History Intro Survey" on a sheet of their own paper -- to be finished in class tomorrow (if absent, do through #5).
