10-21-2009

LEARNING GOALS: 1. Discuss differences in primary languages. The Arabic language uses the pronoun in conjunction with the verb even after the noun. For example: My father __**he**__ drives the car to work. 2. Fluency Practice 3. Learn to recognize adjectives 4. Re-read "My People" for deeper understanding

DEAR: Omit the pronoun that is in the wrong place. Use the editing mark for "take out". See page 200 in grammar book for editing marks. Practice use of /is/ vs. /are/ too!

1. My cousins they are Rita, Allen, and Melad. 2. The dark night it are beautiful. 3. The stars they is bright and shiny 4. The eyes of my people they are bright and shiny.

READING: Use Inside Phonics Transparencies to foster Long and Short Vowel Fluency. How to recognize sensory adjectives using signal words.

__WRITING__ Learning and/or reviewing pronouns Grammar Book p. 8-9, 14-18 Try It sections A & B Sections C & D -Do as Partner think-pair-share.

SPEAKING: Engage all students by randomly calling on studenys to read correct answers.