Tuesday, August 25th 8th Grade- Team Work

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School eLesson Plan
Date: 8-25-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Team Work
Standards:	1a Empowers students to collaborate 3d Teacher incorporates 21st century life skills...leadership, adaptability, people skills, self-direction...etc 4f Organizes student learning teams ...developing cooperation and leadership.

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can cooperate, communicate, adapt and lead.	Students work together to complete activity

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Discuss words on wall: cooperation, collaboration, teamwork, feedback, communication, leadership and adaptability. http://pixabay.com/en/connect-connection-cooperation-20333/

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Think about a football team, a cheerleading team or a team of doctors. On a piece of paper, (paper on the corner of my desk if you need it) write down 3 things that makes a good team OR write down 3 things that makes a bad team. If you get stuck talk with other students on your row.

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Lesson: Explain why teams are important in the business world. http://archive.fortune.com/2006/05/31/magazines/fortune/sixteams_greatteams_fortune_061206/index.htm Review the Team Work PowerPoint and explain the Group Exercise. Let students choose teams of four students per team. Group Exercise: Students will use their problem-solving skills to complete a solve a puzzle challenge.

Higher Order Thinking Questions

What skills and attitudes make a good team member?

Student Technology/Differentiation

A kinesthetic activity is used for the teamwork concept.

Closure Strategy

After the puzzle challenge students will complete the Teamwork Worksheet. If there is time, students will compare and contrast their answers. If there is not time, students will review answers on the next day.

Tuesday, August 25th 7th Grade- Team Work

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School eLesson Plan
Date:  8-25-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Team Work
Standards:	1a Empowers students to collaborate 3d Teacher incorporates 21st century life skills...leadership, adaptability, people skills, self-direction...etc 4f Organizes student learning teams ...developing cooperation and leadership.

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can cooperate, communicate, adapt and lead.	Students work together to complete activity

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Discuss words on wall: cooperation, collaboration, teamwork, feedback, communication, leadership and adaptability. http://pixabay.com/en/connect-connection-cooperation-20333/

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Think about a football team, a cheerleading team or a team of doctors. On a piece of paper, (paper on the corner of my desk if you need it) write down 3 things that makes a good team OR write down 3 things that makes a bad team. If you get stuck talk with other students on your row.

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Lesson: Explain why teams are important in the business world. Even traditionally non-team activities are using teams. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_programming Review the Team Work PowerPoint and explain the Group Exercise. Let students choose teams of four students per team. Group Exercise: Students will use their problem-solving skills to complete a solve a puzzle challenge.

Higher Order Thinking Questions

What skills and attitudes make a good team member?

Student Technology/Differentiation

A kinesthetic activity is used for the teamwork concept.

Closure Strategy

After the puzzle challenge students will complete the Teamwork Worksheet. If there is time, students will compare and contrast their answers. If there is not time, students will review answers on the next day.

Monday, August 24th Short Cut Links

If you are a 7th Grade Student, click here:  http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/08/monday-august-24th-7th-grade-classroom.html?_sm_au_=iVVTwQT1kLw46QfF


If you are a 8th Grade Student, click here:  http://wclassroom.blogspot.com/2015/08/monday-august-24th-8th-grade-classroom.html?_sm_au_=iVVTwQT1kLw46QfF

Monday, August 24th 8th Grade- Jeopardy Game Classroom Expectations

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date:  08-24-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Jeopardy Game Expectations and Rules
Standards:	1 a Teachers lead in their classrooms. 1 a  Establishes a safe and orderly classroom. 2 c Communicates high expectations for all students.

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can remember Miss Witkowski’s Expectations and Rules.	Students can remember classroom rules when playing the formative Jeopardy Game

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Explain daily "I can" statements.

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Welcome to Miss Witkowski's Computer Skills and Applications class Bellringer: 1. Fold the index card (hamburger style) 2. Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on the index card. 3. Sign on to the computer. 4. Open a Word document and type or on a piece of paper write and draw: your name your favorite tv show                       your favorite song your favorite sport your favorite hobby                       your favorite book add any type of clip art save it and name the file "first day"

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Lesson Today we are going to review classroom expectations and rules. Supply List: paper, pencil or pen, optional one package of 3x5 index cards, crayons- red, blue, green and yellow optional but strongly recommended is a flash drive to save projects. We will be covering the following topics in class: Principles of Business Entrepreneurship Seeking Employment We will be using PowerPoint, Word, Spreadsheets, and creating short videos. Expectations: *Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity. *Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking. *Students will be responsible for their own learning. *Students will bring their notebooks, pencil or pen and other needed items to class. * Students will complete all assignments and be on time to class. * Students will follow bathroom sign out procedures. * Students will treat computers with respect. * Students will not go to web sites not assigned by teacher. * Students will not change screen savers and/or background designs. * Students will keep equipment in good working order and not write on desk or computer. Independent Activity: Students form teams to play the Rules and Expectations Jeopardy Game

Higher Order Thinking Questions

Why are these expectations and rules important?

Student Technology/Differentiation

Bellringer word processing exercise Smartboard Jeopardy Rules and expectations game

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity: Students will look at other student's introduction Word assignment. I look forward to teaching you this year. Have a nice day! Miss W. :) Homework: Remember to get your parents to sign the Blue Classroom Expectations sheet  AND list their EMAIL address or phone number for an extra 5 points on your first grade.

Monday, August 24th- 7th Grade- Jeopardy Game Classroom Expectations

	Archdale-Trinity Middle School Lesson Plan
Date:  08-24-2016

Teacher:	Witkowski
Lesson/Unit Topic:	Jeopardy Game Expectations and Rules
Standards:	1 a Teachers lead in their classrooms. 1 a  Establishes a safe and orderly classroom. 2 c Communicates high expectations for all students.

“I Can…” Statement	Criteria for Success-Formative/Summative Assessments
I can remember Miss Witkowski’s Expectations and Rules.	Students can remember classroom rules when playing the formative Jeopardy Game

Literacy/Vocabulary Strategies (Word Wall)

Explain daily "I can" statements.

Bell-Ringer/Connecting Strategy

Welcome to Miss Witkowski's Computer Skills and Applications class Bellringer: 1. Fold the index card (hamburger style) 2. Write your first name ONLY in large letters using a crayon on the index card. 3. Sign on to the computer. 4. Open a Word document and type or on a piece of paper write and draw: your name your favorite tv show                       your favorite song your favorite sport your favorite hobby                       your favorite book add any type of clip art save it and name the file "first day"

Lesson-Instructional Strategies & Procedures for Teacher and Students (Detailed Plans Including Best Practices, Researched Based Strategies)

Guided Lesson Today we are going to review classroom expectations and rules. Supply List: paper, pencil or pen, optional one package of 3x5 index cards, crayons- red, blue, green and yellow optional but strongly recommended is a flash drive to save projects. We will be covering the following topics in class: Spreadsheets PowerPoint Word Expectations: *Students will treat teacher and each other with respect and dignity. *Students will listen when the teacher or another student is talking. *Students will be responsible for their own learning. *Students will bring their notebooks, pencil or pen and other needed items to class. * Students will complete all assignments and be on time to class. * Students will follow bathroom sign out procedures. * Students will treat computers with respect. * Students will not go to web sites not assigned by teacher. * Students will not change screen savers and/or background designs. * Students will keep equipment in good working order and not write on desk or computer. Independent Activity: Students form teams to play the Rules and Expectations Jeopardy Game

Higher Order Thinking Questions

Why are these expectations and rules important?

Student Technology/Differentiation

Bellringer word processing exercise Smartboard Jeopardy Rules and expectations game

Closure Strategy

Exit Activity: Students will look at other student's introduction Word assignment. I look forward to teaching you this year. Have a nice day! Miss W. :) Homework: Remember to get your parents to sign the Blue Classroom Expectations sheet  AND list their EMAIL address or phone number for an extra 5 points on your first grade.