5-19-09

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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 142-144).
 * 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 144.

2. Vocabulary Review**
 * 1. Grammar and Writing pages 143-144.
 * [|Academic Vocabulary]
 * [|Unit 6, Cluster 3 Vocabulary from page 586]
 * 3.** **Review "Long Walk to Freedom" beginning on page 589**
 * Re-read the selection.
 * Make 3 Generalizations (use the chart on page 587 for help).
 * 4. Letter to the Editor**
 * IPB page 237.
 * Choose a topic about which you feel strongly and note several points that support your opinion. Include persuasive techniques like repetition and emotional appeals.
 * 5. Reflect and Assess page 609**
 * Critical Thinking 1-5
 * Vocabulary 1-8
 * Vocabulary Writing (paragraph)
 * 6. Conclusion Paragraph**
 * Review the prompt.
 * What does the conclusion paragraph need to do?
 * Review the list of students receiving calls home.