5-20-09

Previous Next = = = May 20, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Mr. Devine is in the Night Library every Monday.
 * ===**Unit 6, Cluster 6 Test Friday! **===

Directions:

 * 1) Get your notebook.
 * 2) Get your textbook.
 * 3) Get your Interactive Practice Book (checking "Our Power as Young People")
 * 4) Get your Grammar and Writing Book (complete pages 145-146).
 * 5) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn to make generalizations.
 * Learn key vocabulary.
 * Write a conclusion paragraph for a research paper.

**Homework:**

 * Conclusion Paragraph Due Thursday by the end of the day (typed).
 * Complete Grammar and Writing through page 146.

2. Vocabulary Review**
 * 1. Grammar and Writing pages 145-146.
 * [|Academic Vocabulary]
 * [|Unit 6, Cluster 3 Vocabulary from page 586]
 * 3.** **Review "Our Power as Young People"**
 * Yesterday was so good, I thought we should read this one more time.
 * 4. Reflect and Assess page 609**
 * Critical Thinking 1-5
 * Vocabulary 1-8
 * Vocabulary Writing (paragraph)
 * 5. Letter to the Editor**
 * IPB page 237.
 * What are you expected to do with this assignment?
 * Choose a topic about which you feel strongly and note several points that support your opinion. Include persuasive techniques like repetition and emotional appeals.
 * 6. Conclusion Paragraph**
 * Due Tomorrow
 * 7. Research Paper**
 * Formatting