English 1C Lesson 11

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Learning Objectives for English 1C Lesson 11
Content Learning Objectives
 Language Learning Objectives
Students will:
  • learn to identify and understand author's purpose.
  • learn about an author's voice.
  • learn to analyze prompts.
 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 41-44 in the Grammar Book.
  • Any work unfinished in class becomes homework.

Check homework Due Today:
  • Scan for vocabulary, "from A White House Diary"
  • Grammar Book pages 33-40 (checking later)


Today's Agenda:


0. Attendance

1. Review 3/15/11 Cornell Notes on Voice and Purpose
  • What is voice?
    What elements serve to make up "voice"? Describe each one.
    What is autobiographical writing?
    What is an author's purpose?


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

3. 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.

4. 3/17/11 How to Mark a Prompt

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