R1-7-09

Previous Next = = = January 7, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Arabic Tutorial Every Monday and Wednesday in room 1100.

Directions:

 * 1) Get your folder and all of its contents from (take your entire folder with you to your desk)
 * 2) Take out your new notebook or some sheets of paper (you need to buy a new notebook by tomorrow).
 * 3) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn how to take Cornell Notes.
 * Review past tense verbs.
 * Learn pronouns.
 * Learn how to make a KWL chart.


 * 1. Grammar In Context**
 * Review Past Tense Verbs: Write the following verbs in Past Tense-- smile, hope, pick, learn, see, make, have, tell, try.
 * Pronouns p. 119
 * Study the 7 pronouns and write them in your notes.
 * In the Summary section of the Cornell Notes, complete Practice 1-5.
 * 2. Thinking Ahead** p. 191 (CORNELL NOTE-STYLE)
 * Work together in groups to finish answering the 3 questions.
 * 3. Learn Key Vocabulary** p. 194
 * Copy and define in Cornell Note Style. Leave room for home language translation. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab.
 * 4. Think About What You Know** Share Ideas
 * Copy the question in your notes and answer it in your groups.
 * 5. KWL Chart**--on the bottom of page 194.
 * Copy the 4 step strategy in your notes.
 * Make a KWL chart for "Common Ground".
 * What is the topic? Natural resources--water, earth, air. What do you KNOW about the topic? What do you WANT to know about the topic? As we read, write what you LEARNED about the topic. (See SUM IT UP on page 203).