R1-27-09

Previous Next = = = January 27, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Arabic Tutorial Every Monday and Wednesday in room 1110.
 * Reading Expository Writing Formative Assessment Every Friday!

Directions (students know to do this):

 * 1) Get your folder and all of its contents from.
 * 2) Take out your notebook.
 * 3) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (write on the board and have students copy in their planner/notebook)
Students will:
 * Improve ability to identify the elements of expository writing.
 * Learn key vocabulary.
 * Review Reading Expository Writing.
 * Learn to write Cornell Notes.

2. Finish charting learning progress. 3. Review Expository PPT**
 * 1. Complete the Summary section of yesterday's Cornell Notes.
 * [[file:ExpositoryWriting-Reading.ppt]]
 * 4. Expository Essay Reading Practice**
 * Students will be reading this sample paragraph this week ([|Friendship])
 * Scan for vocabulary--underline the words you need to look up online.
 * Define all unknown terms (mark on the paper).
 * 5. Reading "Friendship"**
 * What is the topic?
 * What is the thesis?
 * Identify the main point(s) for each paragraph.
 * In the conclusion, identify where the author restated the thesis statement and summarized the main points.
 * Categorize the main points--what kind of information are they?