12-9-2009

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 * how to analyze characters.


 * key vocabulary.
 * marking the text.


 * Homework:**
 * Translate your summary sentences into English.

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**Reminders:**
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 * Extra credit for students whose parents go to PIQE classes!
 * Checking homework today
 * Work from yesterday (summary sentences).
 * 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. "The Drug that Pretends It Isn't"
 * Marking the text
 * Number each paragraph
 * Underline the words that you included when you scanned for vocabulary (before Thanksgiving break).
 * Reading the article
 * In your notebook, begin a new page "The Drug that Prentends it Isn't" Summary sentences.
 * On the left side of your notes, write the paragraph number.
 * On the right side of your notes, write a 1 or 2 sentence summary of the paragraph. You can write it in L1.

3. Reading "Hands"
 * In pairs or alone, re-read the story. Take turns reading out loud.
 * Answer the monitor comprehension questions.
 * Answer the questions on page 122.

4. Expository Writing**
 * What are the 6 elements?
 * Talk about the text format--grading.