Warm-UpWarm-Up

Who is the best quarterback in the Who is the best quarterback in the National Football League?National Football League?What makes them the best quarterback?What makes them the best quarterback? If you don’t know, or don’t watch football, If you don’t know, or don’t watch football,

that’s fine…just play along. :Pthat’s fine…just play along. :P

Who are some of the Not-So-Good Who are some of the Not-So-Good Quarterbacks???Quarterbacks???

Rhythm and Cadence:Rhythm and Cadence:The Digital High-Tech-Definition Scoreboard of WarThe Digital High-Tech-Definition Scoreboard of War

How to Succeed in American Civics How to Succeed in American Civics Without Really Trying (Very Much)Without Really Trying (Very Much)

Method Behind the MadnessMethod Behind the Madness

A Real-time scoreboard of how you are A Real-time scoreboard of how you are doing in Mr. Staten’s classdoing in Mr. Staten’s classEliminates confusion about where Honors and Eliminates confusion about where Honors and

Demerits come from.Demerits come from.

Like all good QB’s, Mr. Staten has a Like all good QB’s, Mr. Staten has a rhythm and a cadence that signalsrhythm and a cadence that signalsWhat is currently going onWhat is currently going onWhat is about to happenWhat is about to happen

Misdemeanors (Demerits)Misdemeanors (Demerits)

For For MINOR things that disrupt the class: things that disrupt the class: Leaving seat without expressed permissionLeaving seat without expressed permission Repeatedly calling outRepeatedly calling out Weird sounds that are not human, nor of GodWeird sounds that are not human, nor of God Disturbing the peace (example: profanity)Disturbing the peace (example: profanity) General impoliteness or incivilityGeneral impoliteness or incivility

Passing NotesPassing Notes Doing other classwork in my classDoing other classwork in my class

Gum and/or eating in classGum and/or eating in classThrowing things: Paper airplanes… objects… Throwing things: Paper airplanes… objects…

things… people…things… people…

Rhythm and CadenceRhythm and Cadence

Mr. Staten has certain Mr. Staten has certain catchphrasescatchphrases he uses he uses when a when a MAJOR INFRACTION MAJOR INFRACTION is about to be is about to be addressed.addressed.

““Step outside.”Step outside.” Means: “Go outside, wait, chill out for a few minutes because Means: “Go outside, wait, chill out for a few minutes because

you need to calm down and pull yourself together.”you need to calm down and pull yourself together.” Eating in class? Just go outside.Eating in class? Just go outside.

““I am about to call for people I can trust.”I am about to call for people I can trust.” This is the BIG one because it means someone needs to be This is the BIG one because it means someone needs to be

escorted out of the room with…a…escorted out of the room with…a…

White SlipWhite Slip

This is reserved only for the This is reserved only for the MAJORMAJOR infractions: infractions: Verbal or physical harassmentVerbal or physical harassment

Mistreatment of women (and it goes both ways, ladies)Mistreatment of women (and it goes both ways, ladies) BullyingBullying Leaving classroom without permissionLeaving classroom without permission Insurrection: open, public, flagrant defianceInsurrection: open, public, flagrant defiance

Inappropriate use of technologyInappropriate use of technology Verbal and physical defianceVerbal and physical defiance Screaming like a lunatic/deliberate insanityScreaming like a lunatic/deliberate insanity

Sleeping in classSleeping in class Crime:Crime:

Fighting/SabotageFighting/Sabotage LyingLying Acts of Terrorism/Threats of terrorismActs of Terrorism/Threats of terrorism

Classroom ProcedureClassroom Procedure Stand outside my room in a silent, single-Stand outside my room in a silent, single-

file, professional linefile, professional lineDo not riot, yell, or scream in the hallway outside my Do not riot, yell, or scream in the hallway outside my

roomroomDo not fall into or destroy my boardDo not fall into or destroy my board

Enter my room silently, professionally and Enter my room silently, professionally and go straight to seatsgo straight to seatsWait patiently until I invite you in:Wait patiently until I invite you in:

Do not simply bust into my room – Do not simply bust into my room – YOU DO NOT OWN YOU DO NOT OWN THIS SPACETHIS SPACE, you are a guest, you are a guest

Set up your deskSet up your desk

More on Rhythm and CadenceMore on Rhythm and Cadence

Mr. Staten will, quite often, say the Mr. Staten will, quite often, say the following:following:

““Track (whoever is speaking)” Track (whoever is speaking)” : : This means a minimum of two eyes must be This means a minimum of two eyes must be

directed at Mr. Staten or whoever he instructsdirected at Mr. Staten or whoever he instructs

Rhythm and CadenceRhythm and Cadence

““Please SLANT”:Please SLANT”: SSit up: correct posture is proven to make you tallerit up: correct posture is proven to make you taller LLean forward: in your chair, hands politely on your ean forward: in your chair, hands politely on your

desk, showing me that you’re alivedesk, showing me that you’re alive AAsk and answer questions: If you don’t understand, sk and answer questions: If you don’t understand,

don’t be afraid to ask (reasonable) questions…and if don’t be afraid to ask (reasonable) questions…and if you know the answer, raise your hand and say it you know the answer, raise your hand and say it (when called on)(when called on)

NNod for understanding: Show me that you’re not deadod for understanding: Show me that you’re not dead TTrack: we literally just went over thisrack: we literally just went over this

The Continental ColorsThe Continental Colors

Work at a level that is comfortable yet Work at a level that is comfortable yet challenging to youchallenging to youRED: RED: This level is for students who may be This level is for students who may be

struggling with a concept or need additional help.struggling with a concept or need additional help.WHITE: WHITE: This level is for students who are This level is for students who are

comfortable working on their own. The average comfortable working on their own. The average sixth grader should be here.sixth grader should be here.

BLUE: BLUE: This level is for students who are looking This level is for students who are looking for a higher challenge. The work at this level is for a higher challenge. The work at this level is usually at an 8usually at an 8thth-10-10thth grade level. grade level.

The Continental ColorsThe Continental Colors

HeismanHeisman: : This level is the most challenging or This level is the most challenging or the most independent. Heisman level activities the most independent. Heisman level activities involve independent writing or some form of involve independent writing or some form of creative expression, presentation, or project.creative expression, presentation, or project.

Each level is designed to challenge your thinking Each level is designed to challenge your thinking in different ways. Blue and Heisman level in different ways. Blue and Heisman level activities involve higher-order thinking, analysis activities involve higher-order thinking, analysis and synthesis of ideas. and synthesis of ideas.

Cash Rules Everything Around Cash Rules Everything Around MeMe

Staten Stacks are a small reward for those Staten Stacks are a small reward for those who do the right thing:who do the right thing:Sitting Politely and Professionally (SLANT)Sitting Politely and Professionally (SLANT)

Being one of the first 3-5 senators ready after a Being one of the first 3-5 senators ready after a countdowncountdown

Participating (which means positively Participating (which means positively contributing to class)contributing to class)

Helping a fellow senator outHelping a fellow senator outUsing complete sentences with the proper, Using complete sentences with the proper,

Queen’s EnglishQueen’s English

Staten Stack SalariesStaten Stack Salaries Stacking Chairs at the End of the Day: $5.00 Cleaning/Organizing Desks at the End of the Day: $5.00 Swiffering/Vacuuming at the End of the Day: $5.00 Attending Mr. Staten’s Office Hours (Stay the Full ½ Hour): $20.00 Distinguished Professionalism in Classroom, Hallway, or Office Hours:

$20.00-$100.00 Highest Score on Quiz/Test: $50.00 Improved Batting Average: $100.00 Part-Time Job (Come to Office Hours 3x in a Week): $500.00 Full-Time Job (Come to Office Hours 4x in a Week): $1000.00 Bonuses:

Perfect Score on the United States Constitution Final Exam: $2500.00

Perfect Score on a Unit Test or Exam: $1000.00  Mr. Staten reserves the right to pay other bonuses and salaries at will

Staten Stack PrizesStaten Stack Prizes

Lounge Seats (The Comfy Chairs for One Day): $275.00 Cruising USA (The Comfy Chairs for One Week): $425.00 Room with a View (Extended Lunch in Mr. Staten’s Room

on Monday): $500.00 Senior Lecturer (Help Mr. Staten Teach a Class): $1000.00 After-School Special (History Movie during Office Hours):

$5000.00 A Night Out on the Town (2 Night Homework Pass):

$7500.00 The Penthouse (Mr. Staten Buys Lunch): $10000.00

Money in the BankMoney in the Bank(No…not this one)(No…not this one)

The Money in the Bank BriefcaseThe Money in the Bank Briefcase

The Money in the Bank BriefcaseThe Money in the Bank Briefcase

Used to reward those:Used to reward those: who go so far above and beyond the call of who go so far above and beyond the call of

duty…duty…That Staten Stacks simply are not enough to That Staten Stacks simply are not enough to

show my appreciation for the good work show my appreciation for the good work senators dosenators do