2PR5-12-09

Previous Next = = = May 12, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Mr. Devine is in the Night Library every Monday after school.
 * We will be in the computer lab Thursday and Friday!

Directions (students know to do this):

 * 1) Take out a notebook.
 * 2) Copy today's **learning objectives**.

__Learning Objectives__ (write on the board and have students copy in their planner/notebook)
Students will:
 * Learn about articles: a, an, the.
 * Learn about contractions.

Most students in this class arrived in the US only a few weeks ago, so __**many things may need to be explicitly explained/demonstrated**__. Below I have listed things that the students will need to have explained. There is no rush, be sure students understand key terms before moving on. It is okay to have students translate for each other as long as their attention goes back to you before moving on. All but one student speaks Arabic (there is also a lone Spanish speaker).

Students will begin by writing the learning objectives, then the announcers will have students say the Pledge of Allegiance (students are still learning the words to this, of course).


 * 1. Grammar & Language Handout 4** (give one to each student)
 * **Before beginning, have students keep Cornell Notes in their notebooks:**
 * noun (person/place/thing/idea)
 * use an article before a noun (a, an, the)
 * use a or an when you can't be specific
 * use the when you are talking about something specific
 * **Define:**
 * actor
 * audience
 * script
 * play
 * stage
 * Complete A and B in notebooks.
 * Work in groups.
 * Students know to get in to groups of 3 to 4. Each row is a group. Lead students through one of the questions and then allow them to complete the rest in their groups.
 * Walk around to make sure each group is understanding how to use articles.
 * Have students speak out loud after they have completed their work--reading their responses.
 * **Handout 4, side two: Contractions**
 * Before having students start side two, explain what contractions are and how they work.
 * For example: we can combine the words "is" and "not" to create the word "isn't". "Isn't" is a contracted, or shortened, version of "is" and "not". Have students offer their own examples. Explain that the apostrophe takes the place of the missing letters. Feel free to also mention that apostrophes should only be used for contractions and to show possession (feel free to offer examples).
 * Complete the first item to show students how to answer the questions.
 * Have students both write and say their answers. Each person in the group needs to speak..
 * Share out answers.
 * 2. Grammar and Language Handout 5**
 * Just in case things move quickly, I will also include Handout 5.
 * **Please leave these in room 103 for me if you do not end up using them today.**