Intern+Assignments+Mar+16+-+20

= = =Congratulations! = =// **National Technical Honor Society Inductees from BCTAL 901 ** //= = = The following interns will be inducted into the BISD chapter of National Technical Honor Society on Tuesday, March 17. They were selected on academics, involvement in their student leadership organization, and character (attendance and discipline record). = = = = Previously inducted members: Hannah Beam and Ashley Marshall =Reminders: =
 * Please be sure to schedule an appointment if you need to come in after school to work. **
 * [[image:kkallasbctal/NTHS Emblem-1.jpeg width="214" align="left"]]Hannah Beam
 * Ana Avalos
 * Rebekah Beaver
 * Taylor Conklin
 * Summer Cunningham
 * Cierra Hickson
 * Jaiden Lauterbach
 * Be sure to have your ID displayed in a viewable spot on your body while at BCTAL. **

__ **Scholarship Applications ** __ - Continue working on scholarships to ease the college financial burden.

__ **FAFSA Applications ** __<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">are open. Ask and gently remind your parent(s) to complete the application ( <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px; line-height: 27.27272605896px;">fafsa.edu.gov <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 160%;">) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.5;">once they have received important tax information. If at any time the website that you are using asks for a payment, you are at the wrong site. The correct site is free!

**Monday, March 17**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 29px;">6 Weeks Focus: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 29px; line-height: 39.5454521179199px;">**Professional Portfolio**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 29px; line-height: 39.5454521179199px;">**Designing, Executing and Evaluating Effective Lessons**

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">With the inclement weather the previous two weeks prior to spring break, TAFE projects were never recognized. Let's begin the new semester with a reflection of the chapter's achievements at State. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- TAFE Moment: Ana Avalos <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Project Visualize: Jourdan Ramirez and Angelica Aguirre <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Children's Literature: Cierra Hickson <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- TAFE Student of the Year: Ashley Marshall <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Lesson Plan and Delivery - Humanities: Ashley Marshall <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Chapter Yearbook: Taylor Conklin/Rebekah Beaver <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Portfolio: Hannah Beam <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Outstanding Chapter: Kiernan Lubon <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;">- Breakout Session: Kiernan Lubon
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 29px;">But first -- **

> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">[|If I Were In Charge of the World]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 29px;">New Assignments: **
 * ==<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 27.0400009155273px;">Classroom Rules and Management ==
 * [[file:Essential 55 Rules.doc]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Complete the //**Do You Agree?**// activity sheet. Complete the human graph activity with your fellow classmates.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Complete the //**Positives/Negatives**// activity sheet by having students list the positives and negatives of having classroom rules. Think about the importance and significance of rules. What would happen in a school or a world where rules didn't exist?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Obtain a copy of __//**The Essential 55**//__. Skim and scan the table of contents and become familiar with the format of the book. Review the 55 rules on the handout provided. Highlight the ones that you think are most important.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">media type="custom" key="25356438"
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Join in //**The Essential 55 Rap**// by reciting the lyrics. Highlight the rules it covers that you think are the most important.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Read the poem "If I Were in Charge of the World" by Judith Viorst. Create your own version of the poem and post on your blog. The completed copy is due on Friday, March 21.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">In a MS Word Document, create a list of rules that you would use in your classroom. Be sure they are stated appropriately your classroom's age group. Guideline: The younger the age group, the fewer the rules you would have. For instance, 3 - 5 rules with few words and pictures would be appropriate for PreK - Grade 2. Five - ten rules would be more appropriate for middle schoolers. Your name should be included in the heading along with the grade/content you are teaching. Example: Mrs. Kallas' Education and Training Classroom Rules or, Ms. Luna's Third Grade Rules. Save your document in Dropbox. Print a copy and turn it in.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">What constitutes an effective discipline plan? Join in the discussion as factors are revealed about plans that are complimentary to established classroom rules. Review some Year II classroom rules and discipline plans. Which ones could you use to manage your future classroom?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Now it's your turn. Create your discipline plan to compliment your classroom rules created on Monday. Save to your Dropbox account. Print a copy.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Year II students: Print and post your rules and consequences. Critic them for soundness and clarity on the blog post related to classroom rules.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">. [[image:Classroom rules bright.jpeg width="165" height="224" align="left"]][[image:Classroom rules secondary.jpeg width="208" height="145" align="left"]][[image:Classroom rules 2.jpeg width="205" height="148"]][[image:Classroom rules easy.jpeg width="187" height="228"]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">. [[image:Classroom rules bright.jpeg width="165" height="224" align="left"]][[image:Classroom rules secondary.jpeg width="208" height="145" align="left"]][[image:Classroom rules 2.jpeg width="205" height="148"]][[image:Classroom rules easy.jpeg width="187" height="228"]]


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 29px;">Ongoing Assignments: **
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">TAFE State Conference Attendees:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Send a thank you to Dr. Anderson following the guidelines below.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Those who didn't attend the TAFE State Conference <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">will do the following:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Blog assignment that was due on March 6.


 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20.7999992370605px;">Everyone:
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">__Teach a lesson by Thursday, April 9__ The following is due by <span style="background-color: #ffff00; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">Monday, April 13 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">:
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">Lesson Plan (word-processed prior to lesson by you)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">Lesson Evaluations (completed Kallas and mentor)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px;">Lesson Reflection (word-processed and completed by you)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 21px; line-height: 28.6363620758057px;">See Lesson Plan Forms link on the left navigation bar to access lesson plan and reflection.

= Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday = = =

= = TEKS 10A Participates in field based experiences, Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility. = =

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 * [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="right" caption="school-bus.gif"]] ||
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Continue to plan, teach and reflect on lessons presented in your field site classroom.
 * Be aware and take initiative to pitch in and help with all tasks in the classroom. Be accurate and complete.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate
 * Take pictures!

= Friday, March 21: =

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 27.0400009155273px;">Professional Portfolio

 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: 27.04px; line-height: 36.8727px;">Listen to the guidelines that will be followed as you put together a professional portfolio.
 * <span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: 27.04px; line-height: 36.8727px;">Update your wiki as directed.

<span style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive; font-size: 27.04px; line-height: 36.8727px;">How SMART are you? Practice your SMART board skills with a proficiency test over the next few class periods. This will help you feel more comfortable on your field site SMART board.