4-8-2010

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= __Unit 3 Review & Preparing for the CST__ =

Students will:

 * ===learn to use test taking strategies.===
 * ===learn new vocabulary.===
 * ===prepare an oral presentation.===

**Homework:**
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 * Complete the vocabulary handout. Translate the __synonyms__.

Reminders:

 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** CST Vocabulary Translations **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00. **
 * ** Unit 3 Test next week! **

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__Agenda__
//Devine is only practicing one//:

1. CST Vocabulary Review
 * Practice the CST Vocabulary
 * CST Vocabulary Quizlet

2. Vocabulary Review
 * Unit 3 Vocabulary Quizlet

3. Continue Speaking Practice
 * Informal Presentation
 * Venn Diagram Activity
 * Lead students through the sample, then have them work in groups to complete the independent practice section.
 * Have students use the white boards to organize their ideas.
 * Then, have students write their compare/contrast paragraph (one per group). Use Signal Words:


 * Finally, have each group present their diagram and paragraph. (perhaps tomorrow)

4. WAKAL (we will introduce the CST Packet on Monday)
 * Review WAKAL
 * Have students practice the strategy on the sample questions from the Unit 2 Test (pages 6 and 7)
 * Tomorrow we will do the same with pages 8 and 9.

5. Begin homework if time permits.

CST Vocabulary Review
 * These words will be on our daily lesson page each day until the CST.