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Please copy the following in your notebook for June 29, 2011

Copy the following learning objectives in your planner:

Learning Objectives Students will:
 * practice taking notes during a lecture
 * practice discussing your opinion
 * practice how to draw conclusions
 * discuss comprehension during reading
 * summarize after reading
 * practice key vocabulary

Today's Agenda:
 * 1) (5 min) Copy learning objectives in notebook.
 * 2) (15 min) In the **Listening** section : 6/29/11 Daily Cornell Notes- Emotional Appeal Edge p. 472 P# Draw the line to set up your Cornell notes. Leave space on the bottom for a brief summary. You will take notes when the teacher is giving directions, or explanations. To set up your notes: On the right, take notes on the main points (in your language, English, or a combination of both.) Read your notes and write a title or a question on the left in English. At the bottom write a brief summary of what you learned in English.
 * 3) (20 min) In the **Reading** section: 6/29/11 Scan for Vocabulary "Curfews: A National Debate" Edge p.473-476 P# Click on the following link, copy the 3-column graphic organizer and work together to translate using synonyms and context clues.
 * 4) (25 min) In the In the **Speaking** section:  6/29/11 T-P-S "Curfews: A National Debate" Edge p.473-476 P# . There will be one comprehension question for each paragraph. Once you record the synonyms/explanations the teacher will read each paragraph and stop to ask you to discuss each paragraph by using the "Think-Pair-Share" strategy. The class will be doing a lot of talking about the text. Use the following questions to discuss and complete the TPS chart.
 * 5) (20 min) Finish or check In the In the **Reading** section : 6/29/11 Summary Sentences "Curfews: A National Debate" Edge p.473-476 P# Reread pages 473-476 in small groups. After you finish reading,the teacher will assign each group one paragraph to summarize and ask students to write one summary sentence on the board.
 * 6) (20 min) In the In the **Writing** section : 6/29/11 Sticky Note Questions"Curfews: A National Debate" Edge p.473-476 P# read the questions in the margins on pages 473-476 in small groups. Write a complete sentence to answer each question.
 * 7) (15 min) In the In the **Speaking** section: 6/29/11 Key Vocabulary Review Edge p. 477 P# . Number your paper 1-8. The teacher will read the paragraph on page 477. Read the paragraph and decide which vocabulary word is the best answer for each sentence. After reviewing the words, read your paragraph to a partner. Write 3 sentences about your partner's reading:
 * 8) My partner read good because...
 * 9) To improve, my partner needs to ...
 * 10) Another thing my partner needs to do to read better is...
 * 11) (20 min) In the Interactive Practice Book p. 212 Ask students to complete the "Selection Review" using complete sentences.
 * 12) (20 min) Finish or check In the In the **Speaking** section : 6/29/11 Plan Vocabulary Skits Edge p.464 P# . Create 8 groups. Each group will be assigned 1 word. Tell the groups to keep the word a secret, so the class can try to guess the word by the actions in the skit. In the notebook, students will write each member's name and what they plan to say to show the meaning of the vocabulary word.
 * 13) (20 min) Finish or check In the In the **Listening** section : 6/29/11 Present Vocabulary Skits Edge p.464 P# . Each group will take turns presenting their skits in front of the class. After each presentation, the class will answer the following sentence starters.
 * 14) If extra time: Practice Vocabulary using Quizlet