4-7-2010

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= __Unit 3 Review & Preparing for the CST__ =

Students will:

 * ===review how to find the main idea when reading.===
 * ===learn key vocabulary.===
 * ===prepare and deliver an oral presentation.===

**Homework:**
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 * Complete Vocabulary Word Maps for 10 DIFFERENT CST Vocabulary Words.

Reminders:

 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** CST Vocabulary Definition Maps (10) **
 * ** CST WAKAL Practice (Devine is checking today) **
 * ** 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__
1. Vocabulary Review
 * Unit 3 Vocabulary Quizlet

2. CST Vocabulary Review
 * CST Vocabulary Quizlet

3. Reteaching: Main Idea
 * Main Idea
 * Review the main idea chart with the guided practice.
 * Have students complete a main idea chart for the subsequent paragraph.

4. 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).
 * Finally, have each group present their diagram and paragraph.

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