10-19-2009

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= __Essential Question__: Who Am I? =

Students will learn:

 * ===key vocabulary.===
 * ===about patterns in poetry.===
 * ===**to speak using the verbs __do__ and __are__.**===

**Homework:**

 * Answer this question about the poem "My People":
 * **What does the speaker in the poem say about people in his culture?**
 * Be sure to answer in a complete sentence.

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Reminders:
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 * ** TEST WEDNESDAY! **
 * Unit 1, Cluster 2
 * Vocabulary (page 32)
 * "Growing Together" pages 34-41
 * "My People" pages 42-44
 * ** Extra credit for students whose parents go to PIQE classes! **
 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:30. **

__Agenda__

 * 1. Unit 1, Cluster 2 Vocabulary, page 32**
 * Quizlet
 * 2. How to Read Poetry**
 * Students refer to their scanned vocabulary from Thursday's homework.
 * What is poetry?
 * What is a pattern?
 * 3. Think, Pair, Share**
 * Think
 * Reminds students that when you ask a question you ask for details. Use //do// and //are//. When you answer a question you give details.
 * Have students think of things that they think are beautiful.
 * Pair
 * Ask and answer as many questions about beautiful things using do and are as they can. Students keep a tally on a T chart of what is beautiful and what is not.
 * Do you think stars are beautiful? Are sidewalks beautiful?... Yes.... No...
 * Share
 * Share responses with the class
 * Students look for patterns--things many people thought were beautiful.
 * Evaluate
 * Did you and your partner correctly use the verbs do and are?
 * Did you and your partner work well together? Why/why not?
 * 4. Read "My People"**
 * What does the speaker in the poem say about people in his culture?