English 1C Lesson 10

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Learning Objectives for English 1C Lesson 10
Content Learning Objectives
 Language Learning Objectives
Students will:
  • learn to identify and understand author's purpose.
  • learn about an author's voice.
 Students will:
  • Read nonfiction and fiction texts.
  • Write in the margins of a selection.
  • Listen to and follow instructions.
  • Speak about the difference between adjectives and adverbs.
Today's Homework Assignment:
  • Complete pages 37-40 in the Grammar Book.
  • Any work unfinished in class becomes homework.

Check homework Due Today:
  • Grammar Book pages 33-36 (checking later)
  • Checking assignments for students missed last week.


Today's Agenda:


1. 3/15/11 Bell Ringer Journal
  • In Google Docs, Click on "3/15/11 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 left corner:
    • 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 (at least 100 words):
      • Many people write in a diary or a journal to reflect on things that happen in their life. Why do people use writing to reflect on events? What is the point of writing down what happened in your own life? Use examples of people who keep a diary or a journal if you know of someone who does this.
  • Pair-share responses.

2. 3/15/11 Cornell Notes on Voice and Purpose
  • In your notebook, write these questions on the left side of your Cornell Notes:
    • What is voice?
    • What elements serve to make up "voice"? Describe each one.
    • What is autobiographical writing?
    • What is an author's purpose?
  • Read page 47 from your Reader's Notebook and answer your questions.
  • Complete the summary at home.

3. Introducing "from A White House Diary" Reader's Notebook pages 49-53

4. Making Connections Reader's Notebook page 48

5. 3/15/11 Scan for Vocabulary "from A White House Diary" RN pages 49-53
  • 15 minutes to begin this in class.

6. First Reading "from A White House Diary" RN pages 49-53

7. Second Reading "from A White House Diary" RN pages 49-53
  • How to use the Reader's Notebook.
    • Footnotes
    • Vocabulary Development
    • Notes in the margins
    • Marking the text
      • Can you follow the directions?
    • Use your Scan for Vocabulary while reading.

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