2-11-09

Previous Next = = = February 11, 2009 =

Reminders:
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 * ===Mr. Devine will be in Night Library Mondays 3-6. ===
 * **All make up tests will be Mondays after school in the Night Library--tell me if you are going to be there and which test you need to make up.**
 * Open House Tonight! 6-7:30 (BBQ @ 5)
 * **Unit 4, Cluster 3 Test FRIDAY!**

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Put your Grammar and Writing book back on the shelf.
 * 4) Get your Interactive Practice Book (check HW: pages 152-154).
 * 5) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn key vocabulary.
 * Improve ability to write introductions and thesis statements.
 * Learn the Inverted Triangle strategy for introductions.


 * 1.** [|Unit 4, Cluster 3 Quizlet]
 * Do this in Cornell Note style.
 * 2. Chart Learning Progress**
 * 3. Review Prompt and Create an Outline**
 * [|Week 3 Prompt Expository .doc]
 * Students keep CN as we do this together.
 * 4. Introduction Review**
 * Inverted Triangle based on Mr. Smooth Introduction
 * [[image:20080513-IMG_2245-Edit-2.jpg width="158" height="235"]]
 * Students keep CN as we learn the Inverted Triangle strategy.
 * The best introductions used words and phrases from the prompt!
 * Thesis statement = the main point of the whole essay.
 * 5. Practice the Inverted Triangle**
 * Groups of 3-4
 * Create an Inverted Triangle __for the introduction paragraph__ of two of these prompts:
 * 1) Write an essay in which you describe who your favorite teacher is. Be sure to explain why he/she is your favorite teacher.
 * 2) Write an essay in which you explain how to be a good friend.
 * 3) Write an essay in which you explain the impact that personal hygiene has on your life.
 * 4) Write an essay in which you describe why it is important to eat healthy foods.