Welcome! Mrs. Erlinger Journalism 1 1 st and 7 th Honors English 2 2 nd and 6 th Journalism 2/3 5 th Select your own seat for the time being. Seats will be assigned next week.
Help Me Help You Name sticks - name on one end, class period on the other Use a marker to make a name tent on the index card. Write BIG and bold! Place this on your desk through the end of next week.
Miscellaneous Classroom Information Date Recycle bins paper (no staples), RINSED bottles and cans NO TRASH!! Tissues Supply Center Absences / Teacher Website Agenda Books Rules / Bell Schedules Turn in trays
This or That
Directions
Read the question or statement, Candy Would you rather eat Fries then stand on the side of the room that most closely matches your opinion.
The BIG dots are for strong feelings. The LITTLE dots are for milder feelings. Candy Fries People who REALLY prefer candy stand on this side of the room. People who REALLY prefer fries stand on this side.
THERE IS NO MIDDLE DOT. Candy Fries You must pick a side, even if your opinion is only leaning slightly that way.
Once you ve picked a spot, talk to others about why you chose to stand there. Candy Fries You can use the size and color of the dots to explain where you are.
You might say things like, or I m on the big green side because candy just rocks. Candy Fries Big blue is the place to be. Fries are vegetables, man.
If you don t feel strongly, you might say I like them both, but I guess I m more of a small green. If I was forced to pick one, I would pick candy.
Ready to Play?
1 Which animal makes a better pet? Dog Cat
2 Would you rather live in The City The Country
3 Which is worse? Bad Breath Body Odor
4 Would you rather be Inside Outside
5 Are you more of a Morning Person Night Person
6 Would you rather live in A Rainforest A Desert
7 Which is more important? Being Kind Being Smart
10 Would you rather Cook a 3-Course Shop for 3 Hours Meal
11 Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class? Yes No
12 Would you rather be A Police Officer A Firefighter
13 How important is it to be on time? Very Important Not that Important
14 Would you rather Read a Book Watch a Movie
15 Should all students be required to learn another language? Yes No
16 Would you rather Have 10 Kids Have No Kids
17 Which is better? Playing Sports Watching Sports
18 Would you rather Travel Every Single Never Leave Home Day
19 Which is better? Football Soccer (American)
20 Would you rather Get Married Never get married 5 times
That s all, folks!
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