Bell Ringer

1. Bell Ringer On your paper, copy and continue the following 5 statements. As a new teacher, I am looking forward to… One thing I’m nervous about is… My strengths are… I expect my students to... I became a teacher because...

2. Ready, Set, Teach . . . “You have the power to ignite a fire in a child, or extinguish a dream” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RelL-PdcCSk

3. Norms Be respectful of others; Agree to disagree Place phones on Vibrate Refrain from Side Bar Conversations Be Punctual Remain Focused and on Task

4. Contact me https://scsnewteachertrice.wikispaces.com/ vtrice@sumterschools.org 2295918110

5. Who am I ? • Valarie Trice 7th Grade ELA Teacher/ Language Arts Department Chair at Staley Middle School. • 5- Year Educator in Sumter County Schools • I have taught 8th grade, and I will start my 7th Grade journey this year. • I graduated from Americus High in 2001. • Received my B.S. in Middle Grades Education from Georgia Southwestern State University. • I am Gifted Certified • I LOVE teaching. I LOVE teaching in Sumter County!

6. District Mission To graduate all students.

7. Objectives • To provide use classroom management techniques that will allow teachers to start the year positively using best teaching practices to impact student learning. • To help teachers create a positive learning environment. • To provide research based instructional tools that will help increase student achievement. • To provide new teachers with necessary tools and tips to help them have a successful start.

8. Classroom Management How do I manage student behavior to maximize instructional time?

9. ~Harry Wong One of the greatest gifts a caring teacher can contribute to children is to help them learn to sit when they feel like running, to raise their hand when they feel like talking, to be polite to their neighbor, to stand in line without pushing, and to do their homework when they feel like playing. By introducing procedures in the classroom, you are also introducing procedures as a way of living a happy and successful life.

10. The Effective Teacher • Has a discipline plan that does not degradestudents. • Makes good eye contact • Provides a copy of the plan for each student. • Enforces the rules consistently. • Has learned how to discipline with the body, not with the mouth. • Teaches students the concept of consequences and responsibility. • Has self-confidence and faith in his or her capabilities.

11. 3 Things that must be taught the first day Discipline- How students behave. Procedures- How things are done. Routine- What students automatically do. Post routines and procedures as reference points/ reminders for students. Label Desks

12. Getting Started • A successful Teacher is Ready…. • The work is ready. • The room ready. • The teacher is ready. ~ Harry Wong

13. How do I get Ready? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XUTdaQIdKI • Assigned Seating • Establish Order, and How you want things done. • How to Enter • How to gain permission to speak • How to hand in Items • How to sharpen pencil • Where things go and How to get them in the correct location • Practice with students • (Be Firm) • Set Expectations • Routines and Procedure • (Show them; they will learn) • I do . .. (Explain) • We do… (Reinforce) • You do . . . (Rehearse) • Relax, you are the professional. • Your first day should be routines and procedures,

14. Start Class with an assignment not the roll • Helps establish a productive setting. • Focuses students for the day. • Allows time for housekeeping • roll call • collection of homework, papers, etc… • gives teacher a moment to focus • Helps teacher to transition smoothly from one group to the next. (Every class period is a new beginnin.)

15. Instruction How do I plan for content instruction?

16. SCS WayState Instructional Frameworks • Opening ( The Lesson- 15-20 mins) • Explanation of Key Concepts (Standard/ I can Statement) • Key Terms • Answer Questions/ Clarify Information • Work Period • Student Practice and Application • Small Group • Individual • Closing (5-7 Minutes) • Tying it together • Formative Assessment

17. Who can help me in my building? • Plan too much • Collaborate with content area teachers. • Grade-level partner • Department Chair • Academic Coach • Other Teachers

18. What do I teach? • Teach the Standards https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/ELA.aspx • Standards-Learning Goals for the Year. • Curriculum Map- The sequence in which you are expected teach. • Teacher Guidance- Help you see the connection between GPS and CCGPS • Text Books- ELA Has adopted new text books

19. Online Preview Copies K-5 Go to hmhco.com/journeys Click on Sample Now Choose your State Complete the form and click on Register 6-12 www.preview.hrw.com Enter Sample Word: GAELA15 Enter Contact Information Write down the username and password that the system will generate for you. Login @ www.myhrw.com

20. How do I plan? • Start with Standards and State/ Local Curriculum Maps/Units • Use school-level lesson Plan templates • Collaborate with grade-level and subject-area teachers • Steal, Steal, Steal (don’t reinvent the wheel) • Google it! • Read about it! • Ask Questions! • Observe other classrooms!

21. How do I ensure that students are getting what they need?

22. Build Relationships • Key to a successful year. (Mutual Respect) • Be Honest • Be Sincere • Be Firm, Fair, Consistent • BE YOU! • Allow them to be themselves. • HAVE FUN!

23. Quotes

24. Assessments • Constantly and Consistently monitor student progress. • Summative/Formative • Assess yourself • Self Evaluate

25. Things to Remember (Harrisims) • You are the professional. • Don’t major in the minor. • The parents are sending the best that they have. They aren’t keeping the good ones at home. Teach and plan for the children you have. • You have to find your niche. • Inspect what you expect. • Tomorrow is a new day. • You’ve got to have a plan • For the Children.

26. Resources to Use • www.edhelper.com • www.readworks.com • www.class.dojo.com • www.unitedstreaming.com • www.georgiastandards.org • www.polleverywhere • SLDS • www.newsela.com • www.edmodo.com • www.google.com • Drive • Office • Calendar

27. You never know how far your influence will go... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xkQHh0HUxU

28. Ticket out the Door How can use what I’ve seen today in my classroom?

29. Works Cited Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong (2009). The First days of School, How to Be an EffectiveTeacher (4th ed.). Mountain View: Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc.