March+9,+2010

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**Monday, March 8, 2010** = Learning Objectives: Copy in Planner  = Students will be able to:
 * understand and explain theme
 * analyze literature
 * understand key vocabulary
 * understand and use apostrophes

= Homework: Copy in Planner  =
 * Due Wednesday 3/10/10 Study reading strategies and vocabulary for "Gift of the Magi" test on Wednesday
 * Due Wednesday 3/10/10 Complete //The Apostrophe// w orkshee t
 * ** DUE TODAY 3/9/10: Analyzing Literature p. 14 #1-15- Have out on your desk to get stamp for credit! **

= Agenda:  =

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 * 1) Sign into the computer with your student ID to receive credit!
 * 2) Copy learning objectives and homework in your planner.
 * 3)  **Writing Section**: 3/9/10 //The Apostrophe// - Review your contractions warm-up from yesterday. Read worksheet instructions as a whole class, then work in pairs with someone near you to complete //The Apostrophe// worksheet . Make sure to give it a page number and put in the writing section of your binder! (Mrs. S., stamp Analyzing Literature questions 1-15 while they are working)
 * 4)  ** Review Analyzing Literature p. 14 #1-15 ** : Have student volunteers share their responses to the questions on the Elmo. Review as whole class.
 * 5)  **Reading Section**: 3/9/10 Theme Scene "Gift of the Magi" - Theme is the main idea that you get when you read a piece of literature; it can be a statement about life or human nature. The theme must be stated in a complete sentence, not just one word! In groups of four, discuss the theme of "The Gift of the Magi" and agree on a theme statement for your group. On your paper, write your theme statement across the top. Come up with a symbol or draw a scene from the story to represent your theme. Using the template [[file:Theme Template.doc]], cite two quotes from the story that support your theme statement and explain them. Be prepared to present to the class.
 * 6)  **Reading Section**: 3/9/10 Vocabulary Unclocking Meaning p. 16 - Read the instructions and complete the practice exercise #1-5 if time.