R5-6-09

Previous Next = = = May 6, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Mr. Devine is in the Night Library every Monday after school.

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:
 * Learn to see the differences between fiction and non-fiction.
 * Monitor reading.
 * Learn new vocabulary.

**5. Read "How the Ox Star Fell From Heaven" p. 281**
 * 1.** **Think it Over p. 276**
 * Answer 1-3 in groups.
 * Give a well thought-out response.
 * 2. Grammar in Context** p. 276
 * **Students keep notes:**
 * subject
 * complete subject
 * predicate
 * complete predicate
 * **Create complete sentences:**
 * Do this on paper.
 * Trade subjects/predicates and read new sentences!
 * **Practice:**
 * Complete each sentence.
 * 3.** **How to Recognize Fiction from Nonfiction**
 * page 280
 * 4. Review How to Monitor your Reading**
 * What are the 4 steps?
 * Read page 281: What does this myth explain?
 * Monitor your reading as we read.
 * Answer questions in groups.