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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:


  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
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.

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