6-28-11+Beginning+ELD

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** Unit 5 Essential Question: How Important Is It To Fit In? ** ** June 28, 2011 ** Agenda: 0. Each day starts with students copying the learning objectives and homework in their notebooks. Before beginning the lesson, help students understand the learning objectives. Refer back to the learning objectives during the lesson. 1. 6/28/11 Vocabulary and Grammar Practice >>>> ** Quizlet page > test > check "Written" and uncheck all other boxes > click "Reconfigure" > Give students 4-5 minutes to copy the definitions and match them to the new vocabulary words > Review as a class/have students pair-share the answers. **
 * ~ Learning Objectives ||~ Homework ||~ Homework Due Today ||~ Instructional Resources for Unit 5 ||
 * Students will:
 * learn about prepositions.
 * write about literature.
 * learn new vocabulary.
 * learn about synonyms and antonyms.
 * learn to make connections when reading. || * Scan "Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story" for Vocabulary. || * All class work from yesterday. || * Reading and Writing Transparencies
 * Grammar Transparencies
 * Cluster 1 Selection Summaries
 * Cluster 2 Selection Summaries
 * Cluster 3 Selection Summaries
 * EQ and Selection Links for Students
 * Fluency Passages
 * Review Activity ||
 * Students copy the title in a new page of their notebooks.
 * Vocabulary
 * Vocabulary words in English (page 332)
 * Vocabulary words in Arabic (page 332)
 * Vocabulary words in Spanish (page 332)
 * Grammar
 * Grammar Transparencies (today, complete #79 on page 7 of this link)

2. Guide students through page 171 of the Interactive Practice Book
 * Try to get students to use "Frijoles" for parts B and C.

3. Synonyms and Antonyms
 * Page 172 of the Interactive Practice Book.
 * Use the top of the page to explain synonym and antonym clues.
 * Complete 1-2 and 5-6 with students, then challenge them to complete the rest on their own or in pairs.

4. 6/28/11 More Grammar Practice, page 352
 * Students copy the title in a new page of their notebooks.
 * Help students understand the directions on the page.
 * Have students complete the "Say It" portion.
 * Ask students to share some responses with the class.
 * Have students complete the "Write It" portion--then pair-share responses and call on volunteers to share with the class.

5. Introduce new vocabulary
 * Read through the new vocabulary words on page 354. Have students repeat you.
 * Students will complete pages 174-175 in their Interactive Practice Books.
 * Review student responses. Definitions can be written in "easy English" or an explanation in their primary language.

6. 6/28/11 Scan "Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story" pages 356-364" for vocabulary
 * Students copy the title in a new page of their notebooks.
 * Students scan the selection for vocabulary.
 * Challenge students by pointing at difficult words and asking what the word means. Students should be writing/translating all words they don't understand.
 * Some words from this text will be difficult to translate and may require an image. Use Google Images to help students understand these words.
 * Scan for vocabulary is due tomorrow.