1-23-09

Previous Next = = = January 23, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * ===Unit 3, Cluster 3 Test Today  ===

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Get your Grammar and Writing book (complete 87 and 88).
 * 4) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Understand how to make inferences using a graphic organizer.
 * Learn about the role that an author's **tone** plays in nonfiction.
 * Learn expository writing strategies.

**Homework:**

 * Grammar and Writing pages 87 and 88.


 * 1. Grammar and Writing Book pages 87-88.**
 * 2. [|Unit 3, Cluster 3 Quizlet] (practice quiz--writing--no notes).**
 * 3.** **Inference Review**
 * Work in pairs.
 * Teach each other 2 ways to make inferences.
 * What is an inference?
 * Use your textbook.
 * Share out.
 * 4. Unit 3, Cluster 3 Test**
 * Follow test taking procedures.
 * 5. Expository Writing Practice**
 * On page 323 of your textbook, read the "Writing Application" prompt
 * Pretend this is a formative expository writing prompt
 * Make a plan for how you would respond to this prompt (like you did on the back of yesterday's essay)
 * You don't need to actually write the essay, I just want to see your plan