9-24-2009

Previous Next = = = September 24, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Table of Contents page

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

= __Essential Question__: Who Am I? =

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn to write using sensory details.
 * Learn key vocabulary.

**Homework:**

 * Finish your word maps for all of the words on page 10.


 * 1.** **Review Homework**
 * Take out your homework (short paragraph about your clothes using sensory details).
 * **Tell** your paragraph to a person sitting near you.
 * **Share** your one sentence with the class when Mr. Devine calls on you.


 * 2. Prepare to read** page 10
 * Who Am I? Think about your name.


 * Pronounce each word.
 * Create a word map for each word (draw on white board):
 * word
 * definition in English and/or your first language
 * related words
 * a picture
 * the opposite/non-example of the word
 * a sentence
 * 3. Narrative Formative Assessment Week 1**
 * Pep talk: 5 weeks of practice before the big test.
 * It will be difficult at first, but that's okay--we're just getting started.
 * Explain format of the test.
 * Quality vs. quantity.