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Learning Objectives for English 1C Lesson 9 Today's Homework Assignment:
 * Content Learning Objectives || Language Learning Objectives ||
 * Students will:
 * compare fiction and nonfiction texts on the same subject.
 * practice reading hypertext for an academic purpose.
 * increase reading comprehension.
 * learn the difference between prepositions, adjectives, and adverbs.
 * learn about prepositions. || Students will:
 * Read nonfiction and fiction texts.
 * Write "how to" instructions (nonfiction writing).
 * Listen to and follow instructions.
 * Speak about the difference between adjectives and adverbs. ||
 * Complete pages 33-36 in the Grammar Book.
 * Any work unfinished in class becomes homework.

Check homework Due Today:
 * Grammar Book pages 1-32 (checking this today)

Today's Agenda:

0. Introduce MrDevine.net

1. 3/10/11 Bell Ringer Journal
 * In Google Docs, Click on "3/10/11 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 left corner (I know before I said align-right, I was wrong):
 * Your Name
 * Course title (English 1C)
 * The teacher's name
 * Today's date
 * And MOST IMPORTANTLY, give your document the appropriate title: "Last Name First Name Assignment Name"
 * Prompt:
 * Finish these sentences, you have 6 minutes:
 * Adjectives are words that...
 * Adverbs are words that...
 * The difference between adjectives and adverbs is...
 * Pair-share responses.

2. 3/10/11 Instructions for Washing Laundry
 * You have read "The Washwoman" on page 25.
 * Now, you will create instructions in which you explain the steps that describe the Washwoman's job.
 * Before you create your instructions (in Google Docs), you will keep Cornell Notes (take notes on each section--follow instructions in class) and read:
 * History of Laundry
 * This site offers descriptions of how people used to do laundry.
 * You will spend a lot of time reading/translating this site and viewing the pictures that are linked in the site.
 * I want you to be able to describe how the Washwoman probably did laundry. When you write your instructions, number the steps. lso, don't copy and paste, use your own words!
 * Step 1: The Washwoman needs to walk around her village to collect laundry from her customers.
 * Step 2: ?????????????????????????

3. Review homework.