3-12-2010

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= __Essential Question__: What Makes Us the Same? What Makes Us Different? =

Students will:

 * ===show understanding of concepts learned in Unit 3, Cluster 2.===

**Homework:**
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 * Scan pages 213-221 for Vocabulary
 * Find and translate ALL the words you don't know.

Reminders:
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 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** Checking HW Monday **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00. **

__Agenda__
0. Entering the room
 * When students enter the room, they need to copy the learning objectives and the HW. Give them about 2 or 3 minutes to do this.

1. Vocabulary Practice
 * True / False
 * Show the Quizlet on the overhead projector using the Document Camera.
 * Have students write each question down. If it's true, copy it as is. If it is false, fix the definition.

2. Unit 3, Cluster 2 Test
 * Pass out the answer sheets. (then, explain everything below, then pass out the actual tests)
 * Tell students to record their answers on the "Cluster Test" part of the __answer sheet__. (not the actual test)
 * __**Before the test**__, remind students:
 * Do not write on the test!
 * (you will use these tests for all the periods--keep them with you when you go to room 1108 2nd period then back to 1110 for 3rd)
 * No talking during the test.
 * No copying or looking at each others' tests.
 * Work quietly after the test.
 * The teacher/aides can answer questions about the directions on the test and even explain some of the questions (as long as it doesn't get too loud in class--if it gets loud, the aides can't help).
 * Also, it is okay to explain a question to students (even in their own language using a translating aide), but do not translate answers.
 * Pass out the tests and have students begin.
 * Please walk around the room while students are testing--watch students closely to dissuade any wandering eyes and talking.

3. Begin homework quietly.
 * For today's homework (see above), students will look at all of the words in the next reading selection. As they look, they will write down the words that they don't know/understand in their notebooks. Then, students will translate the words into their primary language so that when we read the story next week, they will be able to understand more of it.

Remember, please have students work the entire period. They know this is the expectation whether I am in class or not. If some students refuse to work after you remind them of this, please ask for their names, let me know, and I will have a discussion with them later.