10-23-08

=October 23, 2008=

=Directions:=
 * Get your textbook.
 * Get your notebook.
 * Get your **Interactive Practice Book****.**
 * Copy today's **Learning Objectives** and **Homework** in your planner.
 * Complete page 47 in your Interactive Practice Book.

=__**Learning Objectives**__=
 * Students will:**
 * Develop a familiarity of and be able to use key vocabulary.
 * Understand how to use reading strategies in order to better understand texts. (Determine Importance)
 * Work cooperatively in groups in order to increase each others' learning.


 * Homework: None.**

= = =__Agenda__ (do not copy)=
 * 1.** **Interactive Practice Book p. 47**
 * Practice the reading strategy (Determine Importance)
 * 2. Reading "Viva La Vida Robot"** p. 127-134 (reading 135-143 tomorrow, 144-147 Thursday).
 * Students work in groups of 3 to 4.
 * In groups, students listen to the recording of the selection. Teacher stops the recording after each column. Students write 1 to 3 details on stickies for that column (parts 1 and 2 of the selection).


 * Turn the article subhead into a question**s** (step 1 of the reading strategy).
 * As you read, write details that you find on stickies (step 2 of the reading strategy).
 * When you finish this section, use the main details to answer your questions from step 1 (step 3 of the reading strategy).
 * Determine what is important to remember (step 4 of the reading strategy).


 * Complete a "Notetaking Chart" (see page 125) as you **implement** the reading strategy.