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=September 25, 2008= ====**Test!!! Unit 1, Cluster 2 test tomorrow!** This test will be on[| the vocabulary on page 36], "Two Kinds", and "Novel Musician". ==== ====***Make-Up Test (Unit 1, Cluster 1) Tomorrow: 9/26. Room 103, after school.** If you missed the test or scored below 60 you must attend this make-up test. This is the only make-up date offered for this test. ==== =Directions:=
 * Get your textbook.
 * Get your notebook.
 * Get your Interactive Practice Book -- I need to check pages 22-27.
 * Copy today's Learning Objectives in your planner.

=__**Learning Objectives**__ (copy in your planner)=
 * Review Cluster 2 reading and vocabulary (test tomorrow).
 * Use an online tool to help learn vocabulary.
 * Work diligently in groups.

= = =__Agenda__ (do not copy)=
 * 1. Introduce Quizlet.com.**
 * Students keep notes on how to use this web site.
 * How can you use this online tool for this class?
 * How can you use this online tool for other classes?
 * 2. Group Work** (3-4) Finish from yesterday:
 * Answer questions on p. 63 in your notebook (Reading: 1, 3, 5; Vocabulary: Key Vocabulary Review & Writing Application).
 * Answer in your notebook: What learning strategies did we learn about during this Cluster ("Two Kinds" and "Novel Musician")? How are we supposed to use each strategy? When can you use the strategy on your own? Give an example for each strategy.


 * 3. Word Maps p.68**
 * Make a word map for each vocabulary word on page 68.