11-10-2009

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= __Essential Question__: What Makes Us Wise? =

Students will learn:

 * ===key vocabulary.===
 * ===to identify word parts.===
 * ===**how to describe actions.**===
 * ===**to use action verbs.**===

**Homework:**

 * Write a question and an answer for each vocabulary word on page 88. Use the vocabulary word in the answer and the question.

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Reminders:
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 * ** Extra credit for students whose parents go to PIQE classes! **
 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** Word Webs **
 * ** Note Summaries **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:30. **

__Agenda__

 * 1. Vocabulary Practice, Unit 2, Cluster 1**
 * Quizlet
 * You can use your notes, but don't use the book.


 * 2. Vocabulary Workshop (word parts) page 84**
 * Explain/read Use Word Parts
 * Practice (guide students, call on volunteers to help answer, write the words on the board)
 * Put the Strategy to Use (students complete in their notebooks and share their responses)
 * Before students go on, have them identify the word parts and explain the meaning for:
 * backpack, something, neatly, quietly


 * 3. Language Workshop, pages 85-87**
 * Read the interview on page 85, then have students write/share their description of the actions in this interview. See the sample chart:


 * Page 86, use action verbs.
 * Lead students through the page, have them write their responses in their notebooks.


 * Guess the Action game, page 87
 * Read through page 87, explain the game to students. Call on students to act out a verb. Students must take turns being the "Wise One". Remember to have the Wise One respond using the actor's name and verb: "Charles reads a book" or "Joe and Sandra eat breakfast."
 * Before beginning a game, have students help you generate a list of verbs on the white board (the more, the better) to help them decide what to act out.
 * Be sure to call on a variety of students to participate.


 * 4. Vocabulary Practice, page 88.**
 * The teacher pronounces each word, students repeat.
 * Read through the examples.
 * Have students begin their homework, there is a sample on the bottom corner of the page.