March+10,+2010

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**Wednesday, March 10, 2010** = Learning Objectives: Copy in Planner  = Students will be able to:
 * understand and explain theme
 * understand key vocabulary

= Homework: Copy in Planner  =
 * ** Writing Section **: Due Monday 3/15 Simple and Compound Sentences Worksheet

= Agenda:  =

**Reading Section**: 3/10/10 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, cite two quotes from the story that support your theme statement and explain them. Be prepared to present to the class. =   = Type in the content of your page here.
 * 1) Sign into the computer with your student ID to receive credit!
 * 2) Copy learning objectives and homework in your planner.
 * 3)  **Review HW: Reading Section**: 3/9/10 Vocabulary Unclocking Meaning p. 16 - Read the instructions and complete the practice exercise #1-5
 * 4) **Test**: Gift of the Magi