6-29-11+Beginning+ELD

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** Unit 5 Essential Question: How Important Is It To Fit In? ** ** June 29, 2011 **
 * ~ Learning Objectives ||~ Homework ||~ Homework Due Today ||~ Instructional Resources for Unit 5 ||
 * Students will:
 * learn about prepositions.
 * learn to make connections.
 * increase reading comprehension. || * Complete a Definition Map for each word on page 354. || * Scan "Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story" for Vocabulary. || * 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 ||

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. 6/29/11 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.
 * Students copy the title in a new page of their notebooks.
 * Vocabulary
 * Vocabulary words in English (page 354)
 * Vocabulary words in Arabic (page 354)
 * Vocabulary words in Spanish (page 354)


 * Grammar
 * Grammar Transparencies (today, complete #80, page 8 of this link)

2. Reading Strategy: Make Connections
 * Work with students through page 176 of the Interactive Practice Book.
 * Give students 3 sticky notes each and read through "Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story" p. 357 with them.
 * Have students make 3 personal connections as you/they read.

3. 6/29/11 Reading Pyramid for Caitlin Parton's Essay 4. 6/29/11 Reading Pyramid for the letter from Tanya S.
 * Students copy the title in a new page of their notebooks.
 * Students re-read the first essay in "Cochlear Implants" Two Sides of the Story" p. 357 and create a Reading Pyramid for it.
 * Students copy the title in a new page of their notebooks.
 * Students re-read the second essay in "Cochlear Implants" Two Sides of the Story" p. 357 and create a Reading Pyramid for it.

5. Begin HW if time permits.