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Unit 4 Essential Question: What does it take to survive?
= May 25, 2011 =

Students will:
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 * learn new vocabulary.
 * learn irregular verb forms.
 * learn to write a problem/solution paragraph.
 * complete all work from class.
 * complete a Word Map for each word on page 296

=Reminders:= include component="page" page="table_bot"
 * Checking homework today:
 * Go to the Night Library for extra help!

=__Agenda__=

0. Students enter the room and copy the learning objectives and homework into their notebooks (2-3 minutes). Students will complete all of today's work in their notebooks. Before beginning the lesson, read through the learning objectives and homework with students. Remind students that they must work hard the entire period.

1. 5/25/11 Unit 4 Grammar Practice (10-15 min)  2. 5/25/11 Challenge Map page 292 (5-10 min)
 * Students copy the title above at the top of their notebooks.
 * Have students complete the following grammar practice activity in their notebooks.
 * When students finish, have students turn toward each other in pairs to share answers.
 * Ask student volunteers to share with the class.


 * Students copy the title above at the top of their notebooks.
 * Read through the prompt at the top of page 292 with students; with the help of students, explain the prompt. Explain that the word "challenge" is like our own vocabulary word, "obstacle".
 * Students will create a challenge map based on the sample below. Have students pair-share their charts.

 3. 5/25/11 Problem Solution Chart page 292 (10-15 min)
 * Students copy the title above at the top of their notebooks and complete the chart:



 4. 5/25/11 Problem Solution Paragraph (15-20 min)


 * Students copy the title above at the top of their notebooks.
 * Students can work in groups as they use the last 2 graphic organizers to help them complete the paragraph on page 292.
 * As students finish, have them read their paragraphs out loud in their groups.
 * Choose one or two student volunteers to read their paragraphs to the class.

 5. 5/25/11 Word Maps page 296


 * Students copy the title above at the top of their notebooks.
 * Read through each new vocabulary word with students. Ask students to translate the words for you.
 * Tell students they need to complete a Word Map (see the corner of the page) for each word (8 total Word Maps).
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Give students remaining class time to begin this work.

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