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//** Reminders: **//


 * // [[image:Cookies.jpg align="right"]]Cookie dough fundraiser money is due on // Monday, September 12! // Oooops! You forgot? Turn your orders in ASAP! //

= // This Week: // = =//** MONDAY Sept 12 **//=

**SOME LOOSE ENDS. . .**

Check your Skyward grade to see what you are missing from class. Use your time wisely to complete your work. (If you don't know your Skyward login and password, make your request on an index card and turn it in.)

Do you have the following turned in?
 * 4 careers spreadsheet
 * Mac Attack (printed - cover in binder)
 * BInder set up
 * Letter of request for interview (see last week for forms)

Your letter of request will be returned with a grading rubric. If you need to make changes, do so and print. Next, turn in the original draft, the new copy, and the original grading rubric clipped ON TOP of an interschool mail envelope addressed to the teacher you plan to interview. DO NOT SEAL.

If this is the first time you have turned in your letter of request, be sure to attach the grading rubric. If you have already received a grade on it, there is no need to regrade yourself. Just turn in the corrected letter clipped to the outside of the envelope.

Evaluation of Your Letter

Sample Letter

[[image:Checklist.jpg align="right"]]Check it Off
Many of you have been asking about what you should have had accomplished to this point. Obtain a checklist and mark those items that you have completed. Use it as a guide to help you finish up any tasks or work that you need to do.

Set Up Notebook
Cover Make a coversheet on MS Word with the following requirements. - Your first and last name - Principles of EAT - Period - Your Home Campus/Grade - Picture of You (and only you)

Save. Print and insert in notebook cover or punch holes and insert inside binder.

Label notebook tabs as follows: Tab 1: 1st six weeks

Tab 1: 2nd six weeks

Tab 1: 3rd six weeks

Tab 1: 4th six weeks

Tab 1: 5th six weeks

Tab 1: 6th six weeks

Tab 1: Portfolio

=//** TUESDAY Sept 13 **//=

Review course outline. What is this class about.


 * Characteristics of Effective Teachers **

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. Using Scrabble tile Cheez-its, spell out as many traits as you can to create a crossword puzzle. Be sure your partners' names are on the puzzle. (You may eat your assignment after you have finished.) Discuss the words with your table partners as you create your crossword puzzle.

Crossword Template



// ** WEDNESDAY - September 14 ** //

Characteristics of Effective Teachers

Using the body outline provided, draw and label it with CHARACTERISTICS and SKILLS teachers need to be effective. A minimum of 7 skills must be included. Examples might include: Draw sports ball in hand and label - __team player__ with other faculty Eyeglasses - __Observant__, notices when students are having trouble Hat on head - has to __wear many hats__ to fill all roles expected. Calculator - __Problem solver__ (You cannot use the examples listed above. Be original. Do not copy those used by your neighbors at your table.)

Grading - 10 skills = 100, 9 = 90, 8= 80, 7 = 70, etc.

=Teacher Skills Body Outline=  When finished, listen to directions about what to do with your drawing.

=**// THURSDAY September 15 //**= Qualities Needed by Teachers!

Review vocabulary associated with characteristics of effective teachers. Discuss in small groups what these terms mean.



Share the qualities of teachers by creating a word cloud that includes at least 20 characteristics from your brainstorming session (yesterday), crossword puzzle (Tuesday), and the skills from your teacher silhouette (Wednesday).

Use a word cloud generator such as [|Tagxedo.com]. You will need to open this using Safari as your browser. Be sure to include your first and last name in the cloud. Print before closing. Your creation will be posted in the classroom, so be sure you love it before you print!


 * Take a screen shot of your word cloud. Command Shift 4 will allow you to crop your image.
 * Save your "Characteristics of Effective Teachers" on your blog. Be sure to use the text in quotes as your title.

Word Clouds Resources

[|Word it out] [|Jason Davies Word Cloud Generator] =**// FRIDAY September 16 //**= Educators Rising/Texas Association of Future Educators Follow directions for affiliating yourself with these student leadership organizations.

Visit the Educators Rising and Texas Association of Future Educators websites to see what opportunities are in store for you!

It's "Finish up Friday!" Take this opportunity to finish any outstanding work you have.