10-23-2009

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= __Essential Question__: Who Am I? =

Students will learn:

 * ===new vocabulary.===

**Homework:**

 * Write a new sentence for each vocabulary word. Don't copy from the book.

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Reminders:
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 * ** Extra credit for students whose parents go to PIQE classes! **
 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** Student-made definitions. **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:30. **

__Agenda__
Students enter the room and copy the Learning Objectives and Homework in their planners the first 2 or 3 minutes of class. Then begin the agenda.


 * 1. Review homework**
 * Have students form groups of 3 to 4.
 * They will continue/finish their word webs for each vocabulary word.
 * See the word web on the board. Students were taught about this yesterday.
 * The items they add to their web can be in English or their own language.
 * The students can talk to each other to make their webs more informative.
 * Then, students write their own definition of each vocabulary word based on their web.
 * The definition can be in English and their own language--but it must include an English version.
 * Groups decide on a the best definition of each word.
 * **Do not allow students to use their books for this activity. This is a research-based vocabulary introduction technique and it requires that students do not simply copy down a definition.**
 * Call on groups to share with the class.
 * 2. Vocabulary Work**
 * Students create a skit/movement for each vocabulary word.
 * Individual groups can be assigned one or two words--groups of 3 to 4.
 * Students present their movement/skit to the class.
 * 3. Homework:**
 * If time permits, students can begin their homework:
 * Write a sentence for each vocabulary word. Do not just copy the sentence out of the book. Due Monday.