9/22/08

I was a little behind today getting myself prepared, so we started about a minute late. I began the class by showing the students the hand-in folder and having them write down the checklist of what they needed. I also added on to the project by having them send me their memo in an email with the flyer attached. I wanted to make sure they knew how to use their email and send attachments because I had a few of them that didn't know how to when I asked them to send me work that they "forgot" to bring to class.

We then made the rubric for project 1. I had them divided into 3 groups and they filled in a sheet of the top 5 things I should grade them on for the flyer and the memo. We then came together as a class and made the final decision for both and they all filled it in on their sheets. And thus ended project 1.

I then had them write for few minutes on what they thought culture was. We then formed our own definition of culture as a class and they all wrote it down. Next, they filled out a worksheet on what cultures they are a part of and we discussed their ideas. We then picked one as a class and talked about that culture more in depth. I had them answer a few questions that I had on an overhead. They chose to talk about the smokers on campus and thought it was pretty funny that I let them. We ended class with this discussion and I reminded them about homework.

They then got started in Writing Studio and I left.

Overall, I felt like the day went well. I should have printed out the checklist for project 1 materials, but forgot. Plus I need to remember to remind them about the homework before they leave. It is always on the board and I mention it once, but I need to remember to remind them at the end. I also think it would have been fun to show a clip of a movie or done an activity or something to get them engaged, however, I think I will do this for Wednesday.