5-11-2010

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= __Unit 4 Essential Question: What does it take to Survive?__ =

Students will:

 * ===prepare to write a research paper.===
 * ===learn to use pictures and captions to increase reading comprehension.===

**Homework:**
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 * Scan article 3 for vocabulary. Find words you don't know and translate them.

Reminders:

 * ** Checking homework today: **
 * ** Source #1 Write-up **
 * ** Irish Immigrants in America (we will finish this tomorrow, along with source 2) **
 * ** Mr. Devine will be in the Night Library every Tuesday from 3:00 to 6:00. **

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__Agenda__
0. Entering the room: Students come in quietly and copy the learning objectives and the homework. Give students 2 to 3 minutes for this before beginning the agenda.

1. Unit 4 Cluster 1
 * Quizlet
 * Show the quizlet on the overhead projector.
 * Have students match the word to the definition. Review student responses. Spend no more than 10 minutes on this item.

2. Source # 2 Write-up
 * Chinese Immigration
 * Students did this for source 1 yesterday--so they know what to do. They will be choosing a quotation from the Chinese immigration article that answers our research question: How are immigrants treated in the United States?
 * Help students fill in the top portion of the source write up (Topic, Author, Title, etc.). Show them how to fill it in using the overhead projector. Students will find their own quotations.
 * Give students about 30 minutes for this activity.
 * We will finish this Wednesday in class if needed (along with source 1).

3. Reread "Tornado Survivor" p. 261 - 266
 * Students need to get into groups of 3 or 4
 * Read out loud--each member takes their turn reading in their group.
 * When they are finished they will do the following
 * Questions p. 266 (1-4)

4. If time permits begin HW (HAND OUT ARTICLE 3 BEFORE CLASS ENDS SO STUDENTS CAN SCAN IT FOR VOCABULARY)