Learning Objectives: Copy in Planner

• understand and explain theme
• analyze literature
• understand key vocabulary
• understand and use apostrophes

Homework: Copy in Planner

• Due Wednesday 3/10/10 Study reading strategies and vocabulary for "Gift of the Magi" test on Wednesday
• Due Wednesday 3/10/10 Complete The Apostrophe worksheet
  • DUE TODAY 3/9/10: Analyzing Literature p. 14 #1-15- Have out on your desk to get stamp for credit!

Agenda:

1. Sign into the computer with your student ID to receive credit!
2. Copy learning objectives and homework in your planner.
3. Writing Section: 3/9/10 The Apostrophe- Review your contractions warm-up from yesterday. Read worksheet instructions as a whole class, then work in pairs with someone near you to complete The Apostrophe worksheet. Make sure to give it a page number and put in the writing section of your binder! (Mrs. S., stamp Analyzing Literature questions 1-15 while they are working)
4. Review Analyzing Literature p. 14 #1-15: Have student volunteers share their responses to the questions on the Elmo. Review as whole class.
5. Reading Section: 3/9/10 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
   

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   , cite two quotes from the story that support your theme statement and explain them. Be prepared to present to the class.
6. Reading Section: 3/9/10 Vocabulary Unclocking Meaning p. 16- Read the instructions and complete the practice exercise #1-5 if time.