On a post-it note, complete the following tasks:

1. Describe your life in a song title in 6 words. You MUST use 6 words (no more or less).

2. List three expectations you have for this class.

Do Now…

Criminal Justice I&

Court Systems and PracticeRobyn Green, J.D.

Robyn.green@mnps.orgAugust 8 and 11, 2014

Opening Session Objectives Table Groups and Role Assignments

Introductions Composition Notebooks

MLA format Closing

Agenda

Students will be able to: Create and write a title using only 6 words and

verbalize the title to the class. Articulate three personal expectations for the

course by writing them for the bell ringer. Choose a table role for the nine weeks Verbally introduce a peer to the rest of the

class. Read and analyze the proposed syllabus by

leaving remarks on a post-it note for review.

Objectives

Where you are sitting now is your assigned seat for the remainder of this nine weeks.

You will choose a role to perform for this nine weeks.

The job you perform in this role will determine your professionalism grade each week (to be discussed in detail later).

Table Groups and Role Assignments

How to Work in Groups

A guide to being successful while working

with your peers

Your Group is Your TEAM!

T – Talk to each other!

E – Expect and give respect!

A – Always do your part!

M – Make meaningful contributions!

Overview of Titles

• Leader: Keep your group focused and on task.

• It is your job to settle any decisions in your group if one cannot be reached.• Report to me any issues or questions

your group may have. • You are responsible for all pencils and

pens in the basket. Make sure they are all returned before the end of class.• If a member is absent, the leader will

ensure that their jobs are taken care of.

Overview of Titles

• Time Keeper: Keeps track of the time remaining for each assignment or task.

• Make sure assignments will be finished on time.• Ensure that all group members are

working in a timely manner.• Help group members to use their time

wisely.• Always be aware of the time and how

much of class time remains.

Overview of Titles

• Secretary: Keeps a record of group work and discussion.

• Records the day’s assignments.• Records any discussions within the group.• When a group member is absent, the

secretary helps him or her to make up missing work. (If the secretary is absent, the leader will take over those responsibilities.)

• Makes sure the basket is back in the center of the table.

• Ensures that desks are back in formation and chairs are pushed up neatly.

Overview of Titles

• Presenter: Presents information to the class.

• When called for, the presenter shares the group information with the class or teacher.

• When researching, the presenter informs the group of the information discovered (by all parties).

• Collects all supplies that do not go in the basket and puts them back in their place.

• Gathers papers to be turned in and makes sure they are in the correct tray to be graded.

Overview of Titles

• Arbitrator: Assigns work within the group and keeps the peace

• When assignments are given, the arbitrator decides who in the group will finish which sections of the work.• If there is an argument, the

arbitrator will diffuse the situation or alert me.• Collects the journals and returns

them, neatly, to their proper place in the baskets at the end of class.

Be Successful!

G – Get to work!R – Resist the urge to chit-chat!O – Own the work you do!U – Unlock new information!P – Politeness is key!S – Stay focused and have fun!

On a LARGE white index card, the Secretary will need to write the following information: Date Class period Roles Assigned (Role: first and last name)

Choose your Role

Opening Session Objectives Table Groups and Role Assignments

Introductions Composition Notebooks

MLA format Closing

Agenda

Intro to Mrs. Green

My Mom Two older brothers (Allan and

Tommy) Two sisters from another

mother (TJ and Sharonda) Husband (Toriano Green) Two children

Torian, age 3 Thomas, age 2

My best friends: Ayrika, Nikki, Lateasha, Tabitha, and Shauntel

Graduated from: MTSU University of TN, College of Law Trevecca Nazarene University

Introduce yourself to your table. (The secretary should be taking notes on a separate sheet of paper.) In your introduction, include your first and last name where you are from what grade you are in your favorite food your favorite season the thing you fear the most

The person to your right will introduce you to the class.

Student Introductions

Opening Session Objectives Table Groups and Role Assignments Introductions

Composition Notebooks MLA format

Closing

Agenda

Use the black sharpie in the basket to write your first and last name on your composition notebook. On the first page of your book, head your paper in

MLA format: (start on the left side, first blue line, inside the red margin) First and Last Name Teacher Name Course Name and Block Date (Day Month Year) no commas, no abbreviations Title of Assignment (Center)

Composition Notebooks

Students will be able to: Create and write a title using only 6 words and

verbalize the title to the class. Articulate three personal expectations for the

course by writing them for the bell ringer. Choose a table role for the nine weeks Verbally introduce a peer to the rest of the class. Read and analyze the proposed syllabus by

leaving remarks on a post-it note for review.

Objectives

On an index card,1. Please write your First and Last name.2. Write the date.3. List one thing you enjoyed about class today.4. List one thing you would change about class

today. Include any questions that you may have.

Remain seated until I have dismissed you. Your tables should be organized and cleaned as they were before you came in and all work should be turned in. Please

check around your table to make sure no trash is present.

Exit Ticket