R2-4-09

Previous Next = = = February 4, 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.
 * Learn to write Cornell Notes.

These words will be on Friday's test, so it is very important that you know what they mean and how to use them in sentences.
 * 1. Review Homework**
 * companion
 * companionship
 * affectionate
 * despite
 * snuggle
 * generally
 * chase
 * dangling
 * avoid
 * perform
 * attractive
 * feature
 * grooming
 * circumstance
 * destroy
 * low maintenance
 * living quarters
 * characteristics
 * 2. Vocabulary practice and expository reading practice**
 * The following paragraph helps students practice both this week's vocabulary and Friday's expository reading formative assessment:

In life we might get to know a lot of people, but we become companions with only a few. There is a difference between someone you know casually and someone who is your companion. The features of companionship can include mutual affection, mutual respect, and being close together. Having companionship is one characteristic of a good life.

One example of companionship is the relationship between a husband and a wife. Husbands and wives spend a lot of time together. Also, they should respect each other. In addition, husbands and wives often snuggle in order to show their affection for one another. Surely, having someone to snuggle is an attractive feature of this kind of companionship.

Another type of companionship is the relationship between schoolmates. This kind of relationship can still be called companionship, but it is much more low maintenance compared to the husband and wife relationship. For example, in a husband and wife relationship you share the same living quarters--but schoolmates may only share the same classroom during the day. Despite this difference, close schoolmates are still close companions. Schoolmates show each other mutual respect and they help each other do the many different assignments that school children are required to perform. You can be sure that having a companion in school helps to make school a much more enjoyable part of life for many children.

Some people may say that we should avoid companionship and be alone our whole lives. If you decide to live your life by that idea you might destroy your chances at knowing the happiness that companionship can bring you. Companionship is a great way to add to your happiness in life. Whether you find companionship in marriage or with a close schoolmate, the important thing is that you find it.