10-26-09

= Test! This Thursday, 10/29. Unit 2 Cluster 1 vocabulary (La Vida Robot & pg.124). = =Directions:=
 * Get your textbook.
 * Get your notebook.
 * Copy today's **Learning Objectives** in your planner.

=__**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.

= = =__Agenda__ (do not copy)= 2. Reading "Viva La Vida Robot"** (p.130-134)
 * 1. SSR
 * 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.
 * Turn the article subhead into a question (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).
 * 3. Descriptive Sentences**