4-21-2010

Previous Next = April 21, 2010 = = __Essential Question__: What does it take to survive? =

Students will:

 * === Learn key vocabulary for Cluster 1 ===
 * **Focus on comprehension strategies: Plan and Monitor**
 * **Visualizing**
 * **Asking Questions**
 * **Practice Test Taking Strategies**

FBB= Change the nouns in the example sentences that you find in the gray box on page 112-113. ||
 * ~ Homework Due Today ||~ Homework Due Tomorrow ||
 * P. 4(gross)8 sentences || HW= p. 112-113 Use the verbs __//knew, got, told, saw, thought, wrote and did//__ to create new sentences.

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**1. DEAR**

 * ==** Problem Sentence **== || ==** Solution Sentence **== ||
 * ==** 1. What is the negative connotation for the word "gentleness"? **==

**4. What is the correct way to punctuate the words in the last sentence?**
Project this test question for #3 and #4:


 * A)** Animals know fire can __injure__ them.**B)** Humans do not have this __instinct__.
 * C)** Luckily, __chidren__ learn fast.

3. A) B) C) || == == 1. The negative connotation for gentleness is that a person is ____! 2. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. A) Luckily, chidren learn fast! B) Luckily chidren learn fast. C) Luckily, chidren, learn, fast. D) Luckily! chidren learn fast! E) Leave as is. ||

**2. Independent Practice Book**
IPB p. 120-121 Finish drawing pictures for Vocabulary IPB p. 122 Before Reading: PLAN AND MONITORn(Prediction Strategy)

**3. Vocab. Workshop**
IPB p. 119

**4. Grammar Book**
//p. 112-// 113 Use Irregular verbs//:// Knew, got, told,saw, thought wrote HW= Use these same verbs to create new sentences plus add 2 sentences for "did" FBB= Change the nouns in the example sentences that you find in the gray box on page 112-113.

5. Test-taking Practice
test will be taken in the ELD English Class (2-days)

6. Begin Marking the Text on the Irish Immigration Article.
Jacoub--to assign translating 40 words.