3-24-2010

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Students will:

 * === master possessive nouns ===
 * **write questions using key vocabulary**
 * **Use 8 or more words in sentences and questions for QTR 3 & 4!**
 * **Use a rubric and outline a persusive sample**

Gross -- correct GB p.103/104 ||
 * ~ Homework Due Today ||~ Homework Due Tomorrow ||
 * Song Lyrics due by Friday. || As you like

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__Agenda__
1. DEAR goal---to master possessive nouns for Friday's test
 * == Problem Sentence == || == Solution Sentence == ||
 * == 1. The students' grammar book is it ehlpful sp ? ==

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2 . Vocabulary Practice
In partners, instruct students to write " yes or no" questions for the 8 key vocabulary. Use the question words, **DO, DOES, IS, WAS, HAS, HAVE, CAN, SHOULD ex.** Does victory mean "to win" a basketball game"? Can you try to dance the Jerk in our classroom?

3. Analyze a Persuasive Essay and the RUBRIC
Students need: a) the printed rubric from our persuasive unit or use our wiki resource. b) To copy this outline format c) to view a student's persuasive essay on the ELMO

I. Introduction A. Topic 1. 2. B. Background Information 1.- 2.- C. Student (author's) Claim 1.--- D. Thesis 1.-

NOW analyze the essay for the various bits of information and complete the outline (This is similar to the expository readings that we did in the support class last QTR)