4-25-11

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

Students will:
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 * learn new vocabulary.
 * read for information.
 * share ideas through speaking.
 * increase reading comprehension.
 * Scan article 2 for vocabulary.

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

=__Agenda__=

1. Unit 4, Cluster 1 Vocabulary
 * Quizlet
 * TPR:
 * damage (blow it up--car crash style with the hands)
 * defenseless (hold hands up in a defensive position and shriek "nnnooooooo")
 * die (slit the throat)
 * fear (biting fingernails in a fearful way)
 * injured (Family Guy impression: "Ah! SSHHHHH!" and repeat...)
 * powerful (strong arms)
 * recover (looking sickly and transitioning to healthy and smiling)
 * weak (limp-wristed)

2. Review "Tornado Survivor" scan for vocabulary

3. Review Analyze "Two Were Left"

4. 4/25/11 Before reading "Tornado Survivor" page 260
 * What can a tornado do?
 * Where do tornadoes occur?
 * Students keep CN to answer those questions. They will use their answers in a pair-share.
 * Tornado Alley
 * [[image:talley.jpg]]

5. 4/26/11 Scan article 2 for vocabulary