1-14-09

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Reminders:

 * ===Unit 3, Cluster 2 Make Up Test Next Tuesday After School. ===

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Get your Grammar and Writing book (complete 75 and 76).
 * 4) Get your Interactive Practice Book.
 * 5) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Understand how to make inferences using a graphic organizer.
 * Learn about subject-verb-object sentence structure.
 * Learn about the role that an author's **tone** plays in a story.
 * Practice expository writing.

**Homework:**

 * Grammar and Writing pages 75 and 76.
 * Pages 302-305--all questions in the margins.


 * 1. Grammar and Writing Book pages 75 and 76.**
 * 2. [|Unit 3, Cluster 3 Quizlet] (familiarize).**
 * 3. Grammar Transparency 41**
 * Keep notes then complete A. and B.
 * 3.** **Reading "The Hand of Fatima" page 298**
 * You have 5 minutes to copy as many questions as you can into your notes.
 * Listen to the second part of the CD (begins on page 302).
 * Form groups of 3 to 4 to answer questions. The teacher models the first question in order to demonstrate the depth and breadth desired from student responses. Groups have 15 minutes to finish (work hard, don't give yourself more homework).
 * 4. Expository Writing Practice**
 * What is expository writing?
 * **Practice Prompt**
 * In 3 paragraphs, explain how to write and send a letter to someone.
 * Don't forget to include ALL of the steps and include what materials are needed.