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Unit 4 Essential Question: What does it take to survive?
= May 6, 2011 =

Students will:
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 * identify an author's argument and support for that argument.
 * learn new vocabulary.
 * learn how to preview and set a purpose for reading.
 * Write 2 sentences for each vocabulary word on page 274.

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 * Checking homework today:
 * Go to the Night Library for extra help!

=__Agenda__=

0. Please display the learning objectives and homework on the overhead projector. Students will copy the learning objectives and homework. This takes 2 to 3 minutes. Review the learning objectives and homework with students before beginning the first agenda item. Remind students that they must finish all class work in class today--"saving it" for homework is not an option because we already have homework.

1. 5/6/11 Reading Pyramid for Article 3
 * students copy the red title above at the top of a new page in their notebooks.
 * students already wrote summary sentences for each paragraph of article 3.
 * today, all they are doing for article 3 is completing this graphic organizer.
 * see the graphic organizer below and tell students how to create their own in their notebooks.
 * this entire process (introducing the graphic organizer and having students complete the graphic organizer) **should take about 10-15 minutes**.

2. 5/6/11 Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
 *  students copy the red title above on a new page in their notebooks.
 *  show students the graphic organizer below and tell them how to use it.
 *  model the graphic organizer by doing the first one with them on the white board.
 *  students will then form groups of 3 to 4 and complete a graphic organizer for each word on page 274.
 *  this should take 15-20 minutes.

3. 5/6/11 Cornell Notes on how to Preview and Set a Purpose
 * students copy the red title above on a new page in their notebooks.
 * students copy, Cornell Note style, the steps for how to preview and set a purpose on page 275.
 * then, read/explain the 4 steps with student help.
 * after reviewing the page, give students a few minutes to complete the "Summary" section at the bottom of their Cornell Notes.

If time is remaining, have students begin their homework. Please ensure students are working the entire class period. Thank you!

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