4-21-09

Previous Next = = = April 21, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Mr. Devine is in the Night Library every Monday.

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Get your Grammar and Writing book--work on pages 117-120.
 * 4) Get your Interactive Practice Book.
 * 5) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn about prepositional phrases.
 * Learn how to synthesize by comparing evidence across texts (this is also very useful for our research paper).
 * Learn new vocabulary.

**Homework:**

 * Complete Grammar and Writing book through page 120.
 * Connecting Evidence Across Texts Chart (DUE TOMORROW)
 * Questions 1-7 and Monitor Comprehension (DUE TOMORROW)


 * 1. Grammar and Writing** pages 117-120.
 * Give students 20 minutes to complete the four pages.
 * 2. Unit 6, Cluster 2 Vocabulary Review**
 * [|Unit 6, Cluster 2 Quizlet]
 * Click on the above link. Students take the matching quiz by writing in their notebooks, Cornell Note style. Words on one side, definitions on the other. Students can use their books. Review as a class. Taking the quiz should be about **5 minutes**. Reviewing should be another **5 minutes.**
 * 3. Reading Piracy Bites p. 564-573**
 * Students read Piracy Bites in groups of 3 to 4.
 * Each student Completes the Compare Evidence Across Texts Chart as they read (DUE TOMORROW). Keep in notebook.
 * Also students read, answer questions 1-7 and all Monitor Comprehension questions (DUE TOMORROW). Keep in notebook.
 * Whatever students don't complete is homework.
 * Remind students to do quality work. If their work is not completed properly they will have to re do it.