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Unit 4 Essential Question: What does it take to survive?
= May 13, 2011 =

Students will:
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 * increase reading comprehension.
 * speak English using sentence starters.
 * learn to clarify ideas.
 * learn new vocabulary.
 * Scan "Test your survival skills" for vocabulary.

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

=__Agenda__=

1. Unit 4, Cluster 2 Vocabulary
 * Quizlet

2. 5/13/11 Retell Courtney's Story
 * Tell students they will tell Courtney's story in their own words.
 * First they will prepare their sentences.
 * Then they will read their sentences to each other in small groups.
 * Then one or two student volunteers will read to the entire class.
 * Link to transparencies (see page 4).

3. Quick Metacognitive Check
 * What are we writing about for our research paper?
 * How many paragraphs have we done so far?
 * What is each paragraph about?
 * Where are you writing your research paper?
 * How do you share your research paper with me on Google Docs?
 * Can anyone show me and explain in Arabic/Spanish?

4. 5/13/11 How to Clarify Ideas page 284
 * Read/explain each step one at a time.
 * Stop after each explanation and have students pair share their understanding of the step.
 * Then have the students write the step, in their own words, in their Cornell Notes.
 * Repeat for the 4 steps.

5. 5/13/11 Scan "Test your survival skills" for vocabulary p. 285-288
 * complete for homework

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