5-5-2010

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= __Unit 4 Essential Question: What does it take to Survive?__ =

Students will:

 * ===learn new vocabulary===
 * ===work collaboratively in groups===
 * ===familiarize themselves with new story===

**Homework:**

 * ==**Write two sentences for each vocabulary word p. 248**==

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Reminders:

 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** Questions p. 259 (1-4) **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00. **

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__Agenda__
0. Students Enter The Room
 * Students come in the classroom and copy the learning objectives and homework in their planners/notebooks. Give students 2 or 3 minutes to do this.

1. Unit 4 Cluster 1
 * Quizlet
 * Show the vocabulary quizlet on the overhead projector (DocuCam). Students will copy the definition and match it to the correct vocabulary word. Give students 8 minutes for this activity, then call on students for responses.

2. Scan for Vocabulary
 * explain to students that today they will "scan for vocabulary"
 * "Chinese Immigration" - first item they will scan
 * Handout article to students
 * Scan for Vocabulary - Have students read through the article in groups of 3 or 4
 * Have them identify all the words they do not know and translate them into their first language.
 * They will write the translated word directly on the article
 * Have them use the dictionaries that are on the bookshelf.
 * "Tornado" p. 261-266
 * Once they have finished they will then open their books and begin to scan the vocabulary found in this story
 * Please walk around the room and monitor their activity
 * It is ok to guide them through the read and explain what any individual term means however they will need to do this for the majority on their own.

4. If time permits they can begin the HW