10-27-08

=October 27, 2008=

=Directions:=
 * Get your textbook.
 * Get your notebook.
 * Get your Grammar and Writing Book.
 * Copy today's **Learning Objectives** and **Homework** in your planner.
 * Begin working on page 35-36 of the Grammar and Writing Book.

=__**Learning Objectives**__=
 * Students will:**
 * Develop a familiarity of and be able to use key vocabulary.
 * Understand how to use reading strategies in order to better understand texts. (Determine Importance)
 * Write a properly formatted business letter with complete sentences.


 * Homework: Finish making corrections on your business letters (typing Final Draft tomorrow).**

= = =__Agenda__ (do not copy)= 2. Unit 2 Cluster 1 [|Quizlet]. 3. "Viva La Vida Robot"**
 * 1. Grammar and Writing pages 35-36.
 * Complete two "Notetaking Charts" (see page 125)
 * One for section 2
 * One for section 3

//**Follow the 4 steps for each chart:**//

 * Turn the article subhead into a question**s** (step 1 of the reading strategy).
 * As you read, write details that you find on stickies (step 2 of the reading strategy).
 * When you finish this section, use the main details to answer your questions from step 1 (step 3 of the reading strategy).
 * Determine what is important to remember (step 4 of the reading strategy).