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=September 24, 2008= ====**Test!!! Unit 1, Cluster 2 test this Friday.** This test will be on the vocabulary on page 36, "Two Kinds", and "Novel Musician". ==== ====***Make-Up Test (Unit 1, Cluster 1) Friday: 9/26. Room 103, after school.** If you missed the test or scored below 60 you must attend this make-up test. This is the only make-up date offered for this test. ==== =Directions:=
 * Get your textbook.
 * Get your notebook.
 * Get your Interactive Practice Book.
 * Copy today's Learning Objectives in your planner.

=__**Learning Objectives**__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Review Cluster 2 reading and vocabulary (test Friday).
 * Reread a selection for greater understanding.
 * Work diligently in groups. (What does __diligently__ mean? )
 * Write an opinion statement with textual support.

= = =__Agenda__ (do not copy)=
 * 1. Group Work** (3-4)
 * In your groups, complete page 22 of the Interactive Practice Book (then share responses--a warm up).
 * In your groups, reread "Novel Musician" in the Interactive Practice Book (23-26) (answer all questions).
 * In your groups, each member write an opinion statement to the question on page 27 of the Interactive Practice Book.
 * Answer questions on p. 63 in your notebook (Reading: 1, 3, 5; Vocabulary: Key Vocabulary Review & Writing Application).


 * 2. Word Maps p.68**