r10-22-08

=October 22, 2008= =Directions:=
 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Copy today's learning objectives.

=__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Practice defining, writing, reading, and pronouncing English words.
 * Identify nouns and verbs.
 * Learn to identify the sequence of events in reading selections.

=__Agenda__ (do not copy)=

Review nouns/verbs:
Word List: door (n.) window (n.) talk (v.) El Cajon Valley High School (n.) cut (v.) eat (v.) father (n.) run (v.) everyone (n.) personality (n.) sleep (noun or verb- explain to students that some words could be a noun or a verb depending on how it is used. If you say "I have to get some sleep", sleep is a noun because it is some**thing** you need to get. If you say, "I must sleep for 8 hours each night", sleep is a verb--it is something you are doing.). vacuum (same as above)

Continue from yesterday. Add to the noun/verb chart.

 * Group 1:
 * 1) Page 95 each student in the group read sentences 1-4 out loud. Take turns until all students have read all sentences at least once.
 * 2) Page 95 each student copy 5-10 and then re-write the sentence using a contraction of the underlined phrase. **Students read both sentences out loud**.
 * 3) Read "My City" on page 100. Copy questions 1-6 and then answer the questions. **Read the questions and answers out loud**.
 * 4) Page 101. Students ask each other, "What happens at the __(use the 10 locations)__?" for each location. Students take turns answering the questions out loud.
 * 5) Page 102, ask and answer (in writing) 5 questions about the mall in the picture.
 * 6) Page 103, complete 1-4. Write your answers then read them out loud.


 * Group 2:
 * 1) Finish reading "Could I ask you a question?" on p. 25. First students scan the selection for unfamiliar words (they know this as "Scanning for vocabulary"). Then students define those unfamiliar words. Then students pair up with a partner and take turns reading the selection out loud.
 * 2) Students answer all questions in notebook while reading (the comprehension check questions at the bottom of the pages).
 * 3) Students complete "Think it Over" 1-3 on page 29.
 * 4) Complete the "Sum It Up" chart on page 29.
 * 5) Answer the 3 questions on page 33.
 * 6) Page 34--directions on the page.
 * 7) Page 35--"Learn about your brain power".
 * 8) Page 36--create word maps for the vocabulary.


 * Group 3:
 * 1) Begin "The Qualities of Friendship" page 129.
 * 2) Answer questions while reading.
 * 3) Re-read "The Qualities of Friendship" to practice reading fluency.
 * 4) Complete "Think It Over" at the end of the story.

=Period 2 =

October 22, 2008
(substitute plans) =Directions:=
 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Copy today's learning objectives.

=__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Practice defining, writing, reading, and pronouncing English words.
 * Identify nouns and verbs.
 * Learn to visualize when reading.

=__Agenda__ (do not copy)=

Review the concept of nouns and verbs from yesterday. Tell students that if they think the word you say is a noun they should hold up a fist. If they think the word you say is a verb they should hold up an open hand. If some students are confused about a word, explain why it is a noun or verb. Word List: door (n.) window (n.) talk (v.) El Cajon Valley High School (n.) cut (v.) eat (v.) father (n.) run (v.) everyone (n.) personality (n.) sleep (noun or verb- explain to students that some words could be a noun or a verb depending on how it is used. If you say "I have to get some sleep", sleep is a noun because it is some**thing** you need to get. If you say, "I must sleep for 8 hours each night", sleep is a verb--it is something you are doing.). vacuum (same as above)

Have students continue the readings from yesterday. As they complete their assignments have them continue to identify verbs and nouns.


 * Group 1: Complete the following activities out of your High Point book (w/ pyramid cover).
 * 1) Finish reading "Rush" and identify nouns and verbs.
 * 2) Page 95 each student in the group read sentences 1-4 out loud. Take turns until all students have read all sentences at least once. Identify nouns and verbs.
 * 3) Page 95 each student copy 5-10 and then re-write the sentence using a contraction of the underlined phrase. **Students read both sentences out loud**.
 * 4) Read "My City" on page 100. Copy questions 1-6 and then answer the questions. **Read the questions and answers out loud**.
 * 5) Page 101. Students ask each other, "What happens at the __(use the 10 locations)__?" for each location. Students take turns answering the questions out loud.
 * 6) Page 102, ask and answer (in writing) 5 questions about the mall in the picture.
 * 7) Page 103, complete 1-4. Write your answers then read them out loud.


 * Group 2: Using the High Point book (w/ sky and cloud cover) Students finish work from Friday **(Identify nouns and verbs)**
 * 1) Students read "Could I ask you a question?" on p. 25. First students scan the selection for unfamiliar words (they know this as "Scanning for vocabulary"). Then students define those unfamiliar words. Then students pair up with a partner and take turns reading the selection out loud.
 * 2) Students answer all questions in notebook while reading (the comprehension check questions at the bottom of the pages).
 * 3) Students complete "Think it Over" 1-3 on page 29.
 * 4) Complete the "Sum It Up" chart on page 29.
 * 5) Answer the 3 questions on page 33.
 * 6) Page 34--directions on the page.
 * 7) Page 35--"Learn about your brain power".
 * 8) Page 36--create word maps for the vocabulary.


 * Group 3: Complete the following activities out of your High Point book (w/ sky and cloud cover). **(Identify nouns and verbs)**
 * 1) Finish reading "Together We Dream" 83-87. Answer the questions as you read.
 * 2) Complete "Think It Over" 1-4 on page 88.
 * 3) Answer the 3 questions on page 91.
 * 4) Create word maps for the vocabulary on page 94.
 * 5) Answer 1-5 on page 94.