Bodwell High School

orientation

1. How many first languages do we speak?

2. How many of us speak each of these languages?

3. What language(s) do we all speak?

English

as

a

Shared Language

Weare

A L L English

language

learners

There is no one “English”.

There are “ENGLISH-ES”.

That’s why English is a world language.

1. One of the reasons I came to Bodwell was to improve my English.

2. My English needs improvement.

3. If my English improves, I will have more opportunities in the future.

4. I want students at Bodwell to speak English often.

5. I hope I have many opportunities to speak English at Bodwell.

6. I want to learn a different language beyond English.

1. Giving each other permission to speak English

together

2. The BIG choice: Choosing to spend time with people

who speak a different first language.

3. Practicing EOP (not English Only Policy!)

Every Opportunity Possible

1 . S l o w (er)

2. Clear

3. Patient

SLOW, CLEAR, PATIENTLadies & gentlemen,

How many of you here consider yourself caffeine addicts? How much coffee do you drink a day? One cup? Two cups? More? How about caffeinated sodas?

Caffeine is pervasive in our society these days and every few months we hear about how a study has shown that it is bad for us or good for us. What are we to believe?

Today I'd like to give you some of the facts about caffeine and its effects on your body. It may not cause you to change your coffee consumption but at least you'll be better informed about what you are putting into your body.

1. Tolerance, acceptance, celebration

2. Similarities & differences

3. Keeping an OPEN MIND

(not judging too quickly… seeing person as an

individual)

Being respectful of…

Gender Country Language

Skin colour Ability Sexual orientation

Body shape Other differences!

1. Solving problems peacefully

2. Stopping bullying when you see it

3. SEEKING diverse friends

1. Take initiative

2. Get involved

3. Go beyond your comfort zone