English 1C Lesson 4

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Learning Objectives for English 1C Lesson 4
Content Learning Objectives
 Language Learning Objectives
Students will:
  • evaluate facts and opinions.
  • learn new vocabulary.
  • analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters.
 Students will:
  • share thoughts in writing and speaking.
  • practice following verbal and written directions.
  • take notes before, during, and after reading.
Today's Homework Assignment:
  • Complete pages 13-16 in the Grammar Book
  • Finish all work from class before Tuesday
    • Cornell Notes
    • Summary Sentences

Check homework Due Today:
  • Grammar Book pages 1-12
  • Scan for vocabulary: "The Washwoman"


Today's Agenda:

1. Show students the 2-15-11 Bell Ringer Journal changes.

2. 2/17/11 Bell Ringer Journal
  • You have 8 minutes to do this today, and less time to do this next time.
  • In Google Docs, Click on "2-17-11 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 right corner (use the align right button):
    • Your Name
    • Course title (English 1C)
    • My name
    • Today's date
  • And MOST IMPORTANTLY, give your document the appropriate title: "Last Name First Name Assignment Name"
    • Your prompt:
      • Think of a time when someone told you something that you didn't already know. How did you determine that the person was telling you the truth? In a paragraph that is at least 100 words, explain the situation.
    • The way you start:
      • One time ................... told me that ...........................................
  • Pair-share responses.

3. 2/17/11 Fiction and Nonfiction Cornell Notes pages 4-7
  • Complete this assignment in your notebook. Write the above title in your notebook.
  • Read pages 4-7
  • As you read, keep Cornell Notes. Turn each new heading into a question to write on the left side of your notes. As you read, write the answer to that question on the right side of your notes. Summarize your Cornell Notes at home.
    • For example: "What is the section 'Nonfiction is bossy.' about?"
  • You have 25 minutes to work on this in class. Complete the rest at home.

4. 2-17-11 The Washwoman Summary Sentences pages 25-32 (LB)
  • In Google Docs, Click on "2-17-11 The Washwoman Summary Sentences
  • From there, click on the drop down menu and click "Create New" and "Document"
  • Give your document the appropriate heading in the upper right corner (use the align right button):
    • Your Name
    • Course title (English 1C)
    • My name
    • Today's date
  • And MOST IMPORTANTLY, give your document the appropriate title: "Last Name First Name Assignment Name"
  • Create a table in the Google Document.
  • One one side of the table, you will record the page number. On the other side, you will write summary sentences as you read.
  • You may read in groups of 2 to 3, but you must all complete these summary sentences.
  • Before we begin: What are summary sentences and why are they valuable to us?



Review next Tuesday's lesson. Next Tuesday, you will meet in Ms. Bartell's room, 108.