Planners...the final nine weeks!

What is the main purpose of using a planner?

• because my teacher said so in order to get a good grade

• it serves as a list of all my "to-do" work in one place

• it is a tool that helps keep my parents aware of my work

• I don't know

Choose all that apply.

Using a planner consistently will help you with...

• tracking your progress (grades) in each class regularly

• staying on task

• productivity- using the planning pages as a checklist to get things done

• I don't know

Check all that apply.

Where can you look to find your homework if the agenda is not up when you get to your class?

• Canvas Course Modules/Assignments

• Canvas or Class Calendar

• Your To-Do list in Canvas Dashboard or in the Canvas Course

• Ask your teacher to put the agenda back up so you can write it

• I don't know

True or False. You should use complete sentences and write out long words instead of abbreviating when writing in your planner.

• True

• False

• I don't know

Why should you NOT leave any "empty boxes" in your planner?

• If a box is empty, that means you will not get credit for using your planner.

• If a box is empty, you may have missed the time given for you to write the agenda/HW OR there may have been no HW. Without writing something, you don't know.

• Because my teacher said so. They gives us time to write in our planner, so I have to.

• I don't know

Do I have to make up my work if I am absent or tardy - even if I'm sick or out for a school event?

• Yes

• No

What are 2 benefits of using a planner?

• It helps you remember important things

• Helps with time management skills

• It will make you have an A in the class

• Your writing skills improve

What should you do after you complete an assignment?

• Email your teacher you did it

• Cross out the assignment in your planner

• Call it a day and watch TV

If you don't have any homework...

• You're lucky!

• Study

• Write N/A or cross out the box

How often should you write in your planner?

• Only when you have to

• Every single class, every single day

• Once a week