1-26-09

Previous Next = = = January 26, 2009 =

Reminders:
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 * ===Mr. Devine will usually be in Night Library Mondays 3-6. ===
 * **Progress Report Grades are Due from me on Friday (see D/F rate)**
 * **Progress Reports will update Loss of Privilege List**

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Get your Grammar and Writing book (complete 89 and 90).
 * 4) Get your Interactive Practice Book.
 * 5) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn the reading strategy Ask Questions.
 * Learn the role of specific examples in writing.
 * Learn to improve expository writing ability.

**Homework:**

 * Grammar and Writing pages 89 and 90.
 * Expanded Meaning Maps for the words on page 374 (Due Friday)


 * 1. Grammar and Writing Book pages 89-90.**
 * 2. [|Unit 4, Cluster 2 Quizlet] (practice quiz--writing).**
 * 3. Grade/D and F Update**
 * 4.** **Review Expository Formative Assessment Week 1**
 * Review the Expository Rubric.
 * Review how to Chart Learning Progress.
 * Chart progress--teacher keeps essays and progress charts.
 * Teacher Notes: Biggest concerns as of now: Addressing Bias and Creating an Effective Plan!
 * Review Expository PPT.
 * [[file:ExpositoryWritingADevine.ppt]]
 * 5. Quickwrite: Make a Connection** page 374.
 * Review the Essential Question at the top of the page.
 * Respond in notebook--3 minutes.
 * Share
 * 6. Before Reading "They Speak for Success"** page 375
 * Students keep CN.
 * Examples
 * Reading Strategy: Ask Questions
 * Reading Transparency 18 (What words and phrases signal examples?)
 * 7. Expanded Meaning Map** p. 374
 * Explain how to create them.
 * Due Friday!