July+8,+2010+L3

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Please copy the following in your planner for July 8, 2010 = Learning Objectives:  = Students will:

== Homework Due Today: == == Today's Agenda:  ==
 * practice reading aloud
 * practice key vocabulary
 * analyze theme
 * practice reading strategy "make connections"
 * write responses to literature
 * learn about mood and tone
 * prepare a formal presentation
 * Homework due Friday page 168-169 in the Interactive Practice Book
 * Homework due: page 167 in the Interactive Practice Book


 * 1) Copy learning objectives in planner
 * 2) Stamp and review homework (15 min)
 * 3) In the Speaking section: 7/08/10 Key Vocabulary Review Edge p.373 P# Number your paper 1-8. Try to determine which word belongs in each blank by using the context clues. The teacher will ask for volunteers to write the words on the board. Once the unknown words have been identified, practice reading the paragraph together as a class (choral reading). The teacher will ask if anyone needs help pronouncing any words in the paragraph. Meet with a partner and take turns reading the paragraph. Write three sentences about your partner's reading: one compliment and two suggestions. (30 min)
 * 4) In the Participation section: 7/08/10 Analyze "Showdown with Big Eva" Edge p. 372. Work as a group to answer the questions using complete sentences. Use the following sentence starters for help. (40 min)
 * 5) In the Writing section 7/08/10 Write About Literature p. 373 P# Follow the directions to create a paragraph answering all of the questions. (40 min)
 * 6) In the Reading Section: 7/08/10 Analyze Mood and Tone Notes Edge p.374 P# This assignment will help you with tonight's homework. Create Cornell Notes and answer the following questions:
 * What is the mood of a piece of writing?
 * An example of mood is...
 * What is tone in a piece of writing?
 * An example of tone is...(20 min)
 * 1) In the Speaking section: 7/08/10 View comic book presentations P# . In your notebook, answer the following questions about each presentation
 * What was the comic book is about?
 * Who are the characters?
 * What is the topic?
 * How does it answer the essential question: "Do people get what they deserve?" (50 min)