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Please copy the following in your notebook for June 30, 2011

Copy in the **Participation** Section:

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

Today's Agenda: > Word || Translation || Synonym or > Explanation || Draw a Picture ||
 * 1) (5 min) Hand out notebooks and table of contents. Copy learning objectives in notebook.
 * 2) (5 min) In the **Listening** section : 07/05/11 Daily Cornell Notes 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 lesson, 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) (25 min=10 min to write,15 min to discuss) In the **Participation** section: 7/05/11 Make a Connection Anticipation Guide Edge p.482 P# Using complete sentences, read the paragraph under "Make a Connection" When you are finished, the teacher will ask you to "Vote with your feet" for each question. Go to the right side of the room if you agree and go to the left side if you do not agree. Discuss your answers and be ready to share with the class.
 * 4) (5 min)In the Interactive Practice Book p. 222-223 Ask students to complete the "Rating" using the "rating Scale and the "Check Your Understanding" column before learning the vocabulary. Inform them that they will return to this page to complete the other areas after they complete the next assignment.
 * 5) (25 min) In the In the **Reading** section: 07/05/11Learn Key Vocabulary Edge p. 482 P# . Copy the chart below:
 * New Vocabulary
 * afford

(verb) ||  || to have enough money to pay for something ||   || (noun) ||  || a person who quits school before graduating ||   || (noun) ||  || money you earn from working ||   || (adjective) ||  || able to stand alone and to take care of yourself ||   || (noun) ||  || a role or job in a company ||   || (noun) ||  || everything that is real or actual ||   || (adjective) ||  || foolish, not caring about safety ||   ||
 * dropout
 * experience (noun) ||  || something you have done or skills you have ||   ||
 * income
 * independent
 * position
 * reality
 * reckless
 * 1) (20 min)In the Interactive Practice Book p. 222-223 In groups of 4 or less, use your notes to complete the "Deepen Your Understanding" section.
 * 2) (20 min) In the **Participation** section :07/05/11 Appeal to Logic Edge p. 483 P# . Read page 483 # in small groups. Answer the following questions using Cornell Notes: Questions p. 483
 * 3) (15 min) In the Interactive Practice Book p. 222-223 After the teacher explains the unknown words on page 222-223, work in groups of 4 or less, use your notes to complete pages 222-223.
 * 4) (10 min) In the **Reading** section: 07/05/11 Scan for Vocabulary "A Successful Start" p.484 p# Click on the following link, copy the 3-column graphic organizer and work together to translate using synonyms and context clues.
 * 5) (15 min) In the Interactive Practice Book p. 224-225 After the teacher explains the unknown words on page 224-225, work in groups of 4 or less, use your notes to complete pages 224-225.
 * 6) (15 min) In the In the **Speaking** section: 07/05/11 T-P-S "A Successful Start" p.484 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.
 * 7) (15 min) Finish or check In the In the **Reading** section :07/05/11 Summary Sentences "A Successful Start" p.484 p# Reread page 484 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
 * 8) (20 min) Finish or check In the In the **Speaking** section : 7/05/11 Plan Vocabulary Skits Edge p.482 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.
 * 9) (20 min) Finish or check In the In the **Listening** section : 7/05/11 Present Vocabulary Skits Edge p.482 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.
 * 10) If extra time: Practice Vocabulary using Quizlet