H5 - First Lesson

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Welcome!

Let's start with some rules.

Rule #1

Be quiet when I am talking.

If you talk through my explanation, you will be set apart until you're ready to move back and follow instructions.

Paying attention

When I say: "I'd like your attention please", stop talking and pay attention to me.

Let's practice that! Talk to your neighbor about why you think I want you to listen when I'm talking.

Rule #2

Don't use your phone unless you've been given permission.

You will receive 1 warning. After the warning, I will take your phone and keep it for the rest of the lesson.

Rule #3

Raise your hand when you want to speak.

If you didn't do this, you'll need to demonstate to the whole class how to raise your hand. Alternatively, you will not be given a turn.

Rule #4

Receive permission before leaving your seat.

This counts for bathroom breaks etc. No permission = no leaving your seat.

Rule #5

Respect the learning process.

This means:

trying your best with the exercises/activities

listening to your classmates and me

participating in discussions

not disrupting class

Why are these rules important?

• the main goal is to learn
• we avoid wasting time!
• we have a better classroom atmosphere :)
  

Do you understand the rules and promise to follow them?

1. Yes
2. No

What is a rule you think would be a good addition?

Let's take a look at what to expect this year.

Important things

• Join our class on Lessonup with this code: wlicv
  
• Keep in mind that the vocab test is coming up soon! (Before trip to Drenthe).
• Download the lists on the Studiewijzer or use your paper copy to study.
• Make sure to get the book we're reading, and get started on it! The essay is coming up quickly.

About me:

Ms. van der Werff

[e-mail]

Let's do a little quiz to see how much you can guess right about me ...

I live in ...

1. Hilversum
2. Amersfoort
3. Zeist
4. Utrecht

I went to university in ...

1. Groningen
2. Utrecht
3. Amsterdam
4. Leiden

When I was a student, I used to live ...

1. on a boat
2. in a container
3. as a squatter (in a 'kraakpand')
4. illegally, in a house not meant to be rented out

My age (in numbers) is ...

Including this school, I have worked at ...

1. 1 school
2. 2 schools
3. 3 schools
4. 4 schools

My cat is named after ...

1. Lord of the Rings
2. Marvel
3. Star Wars
4. Game of Thrones

I own this gaming console ...

1. PS5
2. Nintendo Switch
3. PS Vita
4. Nintendo 3DS

My favorite hobby is to ...

1. crochet
2. knit
3. sew
4. embroider

English-speaking countries I have visited

English-speaking countries I have not visited

USA

Canada

England

Ireland

Scotland

Australia

My favorite book/movie genre is ...

1. Romance
2. Non-fiction/documentary
3. Fantasy
4. Science fiction

The amount of classes I'm teaching this year (in numbers) is ...

Well done!

Now, just a quick question to check ...

What is my name (with Ms. in front) again?

For the next activity

• Write down something you have done that you think no one else has done.
• If you have also done that thing, stand. If you haven't done that thing, remain seated.
• These should be things that anyone could have done (e.g. I have been to America/I went bungee-jumping once) and not things like "My name is Brian".
  

What unique or special thing have you done?

Great job!

All right, let's review some of the things we've learned.

If you speak while I'm talking/explaining ...

1. You will have to sing a song
2. You will be moved to a separate spot
3. Everyone will shout 'boo!'
4. You will have to write an essay

What happens to your phone if you use it after receiving a warning?

The rules

#1: Be quiet when I am talking.

#2: Don't use your phone unless you've been given permission.

#3: Raise your hand when you want to speak.

#4: Receive permission before leaving your seat.

The consequences

You are moved to a separate spot.

After 1 warning I will take your phone.

Demonstrate how to raise a hand properly OR turn is skipped.

You don't get to leave your seat.

And what was that last rule again?

Thank you!

Let's continue with our first mentorles.