7.14.10+L4

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====//July 14, 2010//====

== **Learning Objectives:** ==
 * Learn new vocabulary
 * Read expository texts
 * Mark the text
 * Use proper grammar
 * View a documentary

//Homework Due: Vocab Test Friday (Mon-Wed words)
 * Bring Magazines//

== **Today's Agenda** == Participation section **7/14/10 Vocab 12 P#** 3. Write 1 sentence for each word.
 * 1) Copy the learning objectives in your notebooks.
 * 2) Daily Vocabulary
 * translate with a partner
 * identify the part of speech
 * write a synonym in English
 * Write one sentence for each word.
 * As a class, create flashcards on [|quizlet.com].

4. Article "Relearning Oil Spill Lessons" [|Oil Spills.pdf] 5. Writing section **7/14/10 Grammar 8 P#**. [|Grammar Practice]
 * Summarize each paragraph. Reading Section **7/14/10 Summary Sentences "Relearning Oil Spill Lessons" P#**
 * Mark the Text Strategy
 * Number the paragraphs
 * Circle Key Terms
 * Underline Author's Claim(s)

6. Film: //An Inconvenient Truth//. Participation section **7/14/10 Pre-Inconvenient Truth Questions P#**
 * **before you watch**:
 * 1) Are you concerned about the environment?
 * 2) Is global warming a myth to scare people?
 * 3) Will humans become extinct because we have ruined the environment?
 * 4) What environmental problems have you heard about?
 * 5) What do you do (or have you done) to help the environment?
 * 6) Do you think it’s a good idea to fine people ($) who use too many resources?
 * **as you watch**: Answer the questions on the worksheet and think about the claims Al Gore is making and the me