12-3-2009

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= __Essential Question__: What Makes Us Wise? =

Students will learn:

 * ===expository writing.===
 * ===how to ask questions while reading.===

**Homework:**
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 * Finish your Types of Evidence worksheet.

Reminders:
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 * ** 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. Vocabulary Practice**
 * [|Unit 2, Cluster 2]


 * 2. Types of Evidence**
 * Remind students of HW due Friday:
 * Generate examples of our own on the worksheet (homework)


 * 3. Reading "Be Water, My Friend" continue starting on page 114**


 * Reading, ask questions while reading.
 * Complete the reading.

> Review Expository PPT: Thesis, topic sentences, evidence, concluding sentences, etc. > > > > > > > > > Practice writing prompt. Talk students through the prompt and writing task.
 * 4. Expository Writing**
 * Review
 * What is expository writing?
 * What are the different parts of a paragraph?
 * [[file:Practice Prompt Expository.doc]]

Tomorrow: practice test with guidance (week 5 prompt)