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Learning Objectives for English 1C Lesson 3 Today's Homework Assignment:
 * Content Learning Objectives || Language Learning Objectives ||
 * Students will:
 * evaluate facts and opinions.
 * learn new vocabulary.
 * analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters.
 * learn to make predictions. || Students will:
 * practice following verbal and written directions.
 * share thoughts in writing and speaking.
 * take notes before, during, and after. ||
 * Complete pages 9-12 in the Grammar Book

Check homework Due Today:
 * Grammar Book pages 1-8

Today's Agenda:

1. Big Question Vocabulary Practice
 * Take the practice quiz before you complete the Bell Ringer Journal

2. Bell Ringer Journal
 * You have 10 minutes to do this today, and less time to do this next time. Why?
 * In Google Docs, Click on "2-15-11 Bell Ringer Journal"
 * From there, click on the drop down menu and click "Create New" and "Document"
 * Give your document the appropriate heading in the upper right corner (use the align right button):
 * Your Name
 * Course title (English 1C)
 * My name
 * Today's date
 * And MOST IMPORTANTLY, give your document the appropriate title: "Last Name First Name Assignment Name"
 * Your prompt:
 * ** You have probably changed your opinions as you have grown older. Think about something you believed when you were younger that you no longer believe. In a paragraph that is at least 100 words, explain why you changed your mind. Use at least 3 vocabulary words from the Big Question vocabulary list. **
 * The way you start:
 * When I was...................... I believed that.................
 * After 10 minutes, 2 or 3 students share their responses.

3. 2/15/11 Scan for Vocabulary "The Washwoman" pages 25-32 (LB)
 * Complete this in your notebook.
 * Review the procedure for scanning for vocabulary: Word/Easy English and/or Translation/ Synonym
 * Review the importance of scanning correctly.
 * Finish at home.

4. Before you Read "The Washwoman", page 17 (RN)
 * Mark in the margins:
 * What is a narrative essay? a significant detail? a prediction?
 * How do you verify predictions? ask questions?
 * At the bottom of the page: write/clarify the instructions for the graphic organizer. What are you supposed to do?

5. Making Connections "The Washwoman", page 18 (RN)
 * Complete the top half of the page.
 * Work in groups of 2-3.
 * Share responses with the class.

If time permits, work on SFV and your grammar book.