Today we introduced ourselves to each other, went over the course description, visited the class website and talked about what to expect in English 8

1. Welcome to English 8! With Miss Visseau

2. Today’s Agenda Introductions with name cards Assign books/distribute notebooks Discuss journaling Course description and expectations Visit class website Discuss BONUS POINTS  Rules and procedures Exit cards

3. Getting to Know You! Fold your large index card in half (hotdog style) Using marker, write your first name and last initial on the card Draw 3 pictures of things that interest you (sports, music, hobbies, etc.)

4. Distribute Books and Journals Scan your book for missing pages or other serious damage that you won’t want to be held responsible for Your book number is on the inside cover-please read all numbers to me and write your name in the book You will have two notebooks Larger one for vocabulary and journals-handed in each Friday Smaller one for English and grammar notes- checked periodically

5. Course Description Have signed and returned by WEDNESDAY for credit!

6. Our Class Website, and Bonus Points too! www.KeystoneEnglish8.wikispaces.com

7. Classroom Rules and Procedures You’ve done these a million times. Let’s make YOU the experts! www.wordle.net

8. Exit Card On the small index card provided, please list at least one thing you’d like to learn in English 8 this year. It can be a topic you’re interested in, a project you’ve heard about, or an area you could use improvement in. You do NOT need to include your name.