2-12-09

Previous Next = = = February 12, 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.**
 * **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.
 * 5) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn key vocabulary.
 * Learn the Inverted Triangle strategy for introductions.
 * Demonstrate the ability to write an expository essay.

**Homework:**

 * **Analyze "My English" p. 410 & "How I Learned English" p. 414 (3 questions each)**
 * **Reflect and Assess page 415 (1-5 and 1-8)**


 * 1.** [|Unit 4, Cluster 3 Quizlet]
 * Do this in Cornell Note style.
 * 2. Practice the Inverted Triangle**
 * Groups of 3-4
 * Working in groups and using your homework, 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.
 * 3. Week 4 Expository Formative Assessment**
 * 30 minutes
 * 4. Analyze "My English" p. 410 & "How I Learned English" p. 414**
 * Pick 3 questions from each page and answer them.
 * 5. Reflect and Assess page 415**
 * Reading 1-5
 * Vocabulary 1-8