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 * //__Learning Objectives__//**
 * Distinguish between complete and incomplete sentences (subject, predicate, and fragments)
 * Determine the meaning(s) of unfamiliar/vocabulary words in a short story.
 * Examine and paraphrase paragraphs in a short story.

1) Warm-up- The Edge Language Workshop (Independent and dependent clauses) pg 464 2) Grammar/Sentence Structure- Students will continue working on independent and dependent clauses by matching an independent clause with a dependent clause from sentences on the board. Then, students will review The Edge Grammar Book pgs 167-169 (subject, predicate, and fragments) 3) Vocabulary- Students will get into groups of 3 or 4 to quiz each other regarding spelling and definition. Then, students will create sentences. 4) Reading- Students will begin reading __The Gift of the Magi__.The readings will be done in three parts. First, I will read a page or paragraph out loud for fluency. Then, have a choral reading. Lastly, paraphrase each page and major events. 5) Writing- Students will begin to create cornell notes regarding the story that they are reading