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Please copy the following in your notebook for July 07, 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) (20 min for video, notes, and discussion) In the **Listening** section : 7/07/11 Daily Cornell Notes - Tips for Renting an Apartment 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.) After the video, 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: 7/07/11 Scan for Vocabulary "What Does Responsibility Look Like?" p.485-489 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: 7/07/11 T-P-S "What Does Responsibility Look Like?" p.485-489 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 : 7/07/11 Summary Sentences"What Does Responsibility Look Like?" p.485-489 P# Reread pages 485-489 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 : 7/07/11 Sticky Note Questions"What Does Responsibility Look Like?" p.485-489 P# p.485-489 P# read the questions in the margins on pages 485-489 in small groups. Write a complete sentence to answer each question.
 * 7) If extra time: Practice Vocabulary using Quizlet