11-6-08

=__Reminder: Make Up test for Unit 2 Cluster 1 on Friday after school!__ = =November 6, 2008= =Directions:=
 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Get your Interactive Practice Book.
 * 4) Copy today's learning objectives.

=__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Learn to use words in writing that are precise and effective.
 * Demonstrate understanding of how to use sensory details, dialogue, anecdotes, and interior monologue to write a powerful personal narrative.
 * Learn the reading strategy: summarize.

Homework: **Interactive Practice Book** 60-61 (Due FRIDAY).

=__Agenda__ (do not copy)=


 * 1. Review how to make a writing plan (214-215).**
 * 2. Autobiographical Narrative:**
 * Respond to an autobiographical narrative prompt. Students write one paragraph in which they demonstrate the second learning objective from above.

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 * 3. Visual Aide:** Play a clip from the film My Left Foot in order to show the physical disabilities Cristy Brown endured.


 * 4. Finish Reading "My Left Foot"** 162-172.
 * 5. Interactive Practice Book** 60-61.