June+29,+2010+L3

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Please copy the following in your planner for June 29, 2010 = Learning Objectives:  = Students will: == Homework Due Today: == == Today's Agenda:  ==
 * learn new vocabulary
 * write summary sentences
 * write short plays
 * understand theme
 * learn reading strategy "make connections"
 * Homework due tomorrow: page 158 in the Interactive Practice Book
 * no homework due today


 * 1) Copy learning objectives in planner
 * 2) In the Interactive Practice Book p. 156-157 The teacher will read the word and the students will circle yes or no in the "Check your understanding Box" and write a sentence for only the words they know (15 min)
 * 3) In the Reading section: 6/29/10 Learn Key Vocabulary Edge p. 354 p# Create a 6 column graphic organizer. Write the word, part of speech, synonym, translation, example, and a picture (40 minutes)
 * 4) Go back to the Interactive Practice Book on page 156-157 and write sentences in the "Deepen your understanding" column. (15 min)
 * 5) In the Speaking section: 6/29/10 Vocabulary Skits p# . In 8 groups of 4+, the teacher will give each group a key vocabulary word that they will keep secret. The teacher will give the groups a sticky note with a group number on one side and the secret vocabulary word on the other. In the notebook, the students will write each person's name and what they plan on saying in the skit. Every student must speak at least on time The group will act out the vocabulary word and the class will try to guess the word. The group must not use the word in the skit because the class has to guess the word. The teacher will collect the sticky notes with the group numbers and secret words t be placed in a cup and randomly drawn out tomorrow(40 min)
 * 6) In the Participation section: 6/29/10 Theme and Make Connections Edge p. 355 P# The teacher will ask the students to copy the graphic organizer for theme (in the teacher edition also found in the reading and writing transparencies book or [|online]) to help answer how to find a theme. Create Cornell Notes to answer the following questions in groups:
 * 7) What is a theme?
 * 8) How do you find a theme?
 * 9) What is a topic?
 * 10) Why do authors not directly state the theme?
 * 11) Read the excerpt and answer: what do Fenny's thoughts show? What do Mike's actions show about bullies?
 * 12) Why make connections during reading?
 * 13) What are the steps to the new reading strategy? (20 min)
 * 14) In the Reading section: 6/29/10 Scan for Vocabulary "Jump Away" Edge p. 356-359. The students will write all unknown words, the teacher will provide English synonyms, and the students will find translations. (40 min)
 * 15) In the Reading section 6/29/10 Summary Sentences "Jump Away" p. 356-359 P# In groups of 3-4, take turns reading the story aloud and stop to write a summary sentence for each paragraph using the sentence starters (30 min)
 * 16) The teacher will review the sticky notes for pages 358-359 (15 min)