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=//** MONDAY **//=

[[image:loose ends.jpg align="right"]]Yikes! We have gotten behind and have some loose ends to tie up!

 * PIEMS survey  -- Follow directions as you are guided through this form.


 * TAFE Membership Drive  -- So what is this organization called TAFE? Learn about the opportunities you have for participating, competing, and traveling with the Texas Association of Future Educators. Membership dues of $8.00 are due by Thursday, October 10. Membership is optional.


 * S'more about SMORE!  What happened to your SMORE projects? What did they end up looking like? Review some of the projects that your peers created and see how your work stacked up against the rest of the class.

=// TUESDAY //= =Characteristics of Effective Teachers =

Warm-up Journal Assignment
 * Add to your story about your most effective teacher. Minimum is 1/2 page (of standard-sized writing, more if your writing is large, less if your writing is microscopic.)
 * With a highlighter, mark the descriptors you used that make up the package of traits and qualities of your effective teacher.

Popcorn Reading Assignment
 * What makes an effective teacher ? To get you started thinking about this, read p. 19 in the __**Teaching**__ textbook at your table. As you read, think about those who have been your favorite teachers throughout school.



With the table partner that sits next to you, list as many positive characteristics for teachers and trainers you can think of in three minutes. Then, using **//Scrabble//** tile Cheeze-its, spell out as many traits as you can to create a crossword puzzle on the template provided. Be sure both partners' names are on the puzzle. (You may eat your assignment after you have finished.)

Crossword Template

=// WEDNESDAY //= // What's in a word? // <span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Part I <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Create a new journal entry titled //**Effective Teacher Characteristics**.// <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">View the display of words on the board. In your table groups, discuss the words and select ten (10) with which you are the most unfamiliar. Write the word, underline, and follow with a definition that relates to teaching. You must research them (dictionary.com or thesaurus.com are suggestions) to be sure of accuracy.

<span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Part II <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Create a new journal entry titled **//Top 20 Traits of an Effective Teacher//** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">List descriptive words that you feel accurately describe an effective teacher. You may use words from your <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">crossword puzzle, brainstorming session (see Tuesday), journal entries (see above), and the skills from your teacher silhouette (see last week). <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">You may select words from other sources. Be selective in your choice of words. Does the combination shout "Effective Teacher?" If not, you may want to replace some words with new ones. You will use this list for a future assignment, so be sure you love your list!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">NOTE: Do not use vague or weak words that are common such as fun, nice, happy, sweet, etc.

=//** THURSDAY **//=

<span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Qualities Needed by Teachers!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Share the qualities of teachers by creating a word cloud that includes at least 20 characteristics from your journal entry written yesterday.



<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Use a word cloud generator such as Tagxedo.com. Be sure to include your first and last name in the cloud. Follow directions for the number of words, the prominence of each word, and display of your name. Print before closing. Your creation will be posted in the classroom, so be sure you love it before you print it!

Evaluation of Word Cloud 10 pts. - First and Last name 5 pts. each - Significant vocabulary word describing trait of an effective teacher. (Up to 20 words for credit) TOTAL POSSIBLE: 110%

=//** FRIDAY **//= = NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday =

=//** MONDAY **//= = NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday =

=//** TUESDAY **//= = = <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Student Leadership - What's It All About? = =

= = = = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">What is a leader? In your groups, create a bubble map using the template provided. Write the word "leadership" in the middle, each student will contribute to the definition in the bubbles extending from the middle bubble. Have each group discuss their collective definition. = =

= = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">In groups of four, students will add the names of influential leaders, past and present, to their bubble chart. In a large group, students will share what each identified leader contributed to society. = = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Q. What are some specific skills each leader possessed that made him/her an effective leader? = = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Q. What did the various leaders have in common? = = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Q. Did various leaders possess a vision? If so, what was the vision, and how did the leader remain focused? = = = = <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Q. How would the leadership skills discussed apply to you as a future educator? = =

= = =//** WEDN **////** ESDAY **//= = = //** No class - PSAT and other exams **// = = = = =//** THURSDAY **//= = = =**<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Teachers are Classroom Leaders **= <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Create a two-tabbed foldable. On the heading, write "Steps to Becoming a Good Leader." Label the first tab with "My Ideas" and write down as many ideas as you can think of for developing leadership skills.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">View Steps to Becoming a Good Leader. As you view, record ideas behind foldable tab two, "Additional Ideas", that you did not include on your list.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Mark an * by those ideas that you think are ones you would choose to develop your leadership skills. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> (Place your foldable in your notebook.)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> View Characteristics of A Good Leader.

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Discuss with your table mates: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Q. Why is important to be able to analyze objectively your strengths and weaknesses in the areas of leadership? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Q. Why are leadership skills important to individuals pursuing careers in education and training? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Q. What are ways you can improve your own leadership skills this year? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Q. How does participation in student youth organizations, such as TAFE, help develop leadership? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Q. How do teachers have to show leadership? Through what actions or activities do they use their leadership skills?

=//** FRIDAY **//=

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">With your table group, identify celebrities and famous historical figures that have shown leadership qualities. What qualities have these celebs shown that make you say this?

<span style="background: yellow; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Journal Entry: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Copy the following question and respond. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Q. How are an effective teacher and a good leader similar? Explain your answers with examples, anecdotes, testimonials, and more of qualities discussed this week.

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">With the list that your group identified, learn about the Star-Gazing report requirements. You will report on a famous person (past or present), and identify the leadership qualities that to the difference they made in the world.

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> ==

= = = = = = = = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">Students will begin working on individual Star-Gazing reports. = =