March+1,+2010

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=Learning Objectives: Copy in Planner= Students will be able to:
 * Monday, March 1, 2010**
 * understand class requirements and expectations
 * understand and define story elements
 * understand and apply active reading strategies
 * understand and define vocabulary for reading
 * work collaboratively

=Homework: Copy in Planner=
 * **Due Wed 3/3/1** **Participation Section**: Get a small, 3 ring binder

=Agenda:=
 * 1) Copy learning objectives and homework in your planner.
 * 2) **Introductions and class expectations**: Ms. Cadwell will explain what you will be expected to do, classroom rules, attendance and other information you will need to successfully complete this class for credit.
 * 3) **Elements of a Short Story**: Ask students what they already know about story elements. Read "[|Little Red Riding Hood]" to examine the elements of a short story and discuss as a whole class.
 * 4) **Reading Section 3/1/10: Short Story Notes, Glencoe Lit p. 2-3**: In groups of 3 or 4, take Cornell Notes on short story elements. Have students share notes on Elmo and add missing information where necessary.
 * 5) **Reading Section 3/1/10: Scan for Vocabulary Glencoe Lit p. 6-13:** Work in pairs to list the words you do not know, translate and/or define.
 * 6) **Speaking Section 3/1/10: Active Reading Strategies, Glencoe Lit p. 4-5**: Break class into 7 groups and assign each group a reading strategy. Supply each with "poster paper" to create a visual chart. Have groups present their strategy to the class. Post the strategies to use during reading of short stories.
 * 7) **Writing Section 3/1/10: Reading Focus Quick Write**: Respond to the following quote by author George Eliot: "One must be poor to know the luxury of giving". What do you think it means? Do you agree? Turn to a partner and share your response. Keep this in mind as we read "Gift of the Magi".
 * 8) **Reading Section 3/1/10: Graphic Organizer for "Gift of the Magi**": Create "diamond organizer" to use while reading "Gift of the Magi" to reflect on key decisions or actions of the characters and how they affect the outcome of the story . Write author and title in the middle diamond. For square 1. Key Decision or Action, 2. Pros and Cons of the Decision or Action, 3. What I Would Have Done, 4. How the Story Would Change.
 * 9) **Reading Section 3/1/10: Summary Sentences "Gift of the Magi", Glencoe Lit p. 6-13:** Use your scan for vocabulary to read the story. Stop to write summary sentences after each paragraph, or paragraph grouping.
 * 10) **Reading Section 3/1/10: Reading Strategy Sticky Notes "Gift of the Magi" p. 6-13**: On sticky notes in the margins, use the active reading strategies to repsond to the story.