10/5/11 - WE

vocab/language arts
I.  DICTIONARY/VOCABULARY SKILL BUILDING
- DICTIONARY: Word Meanings wksht.
- words with different meanings is a theme in FT
- focus on determining intended word meaning based on context
* work on VOCAB (due TH) when finished

organization
II.  LANGUAGE ARTS SPIRAL
- create table of contents
- begin to think about performance/points
- self score as we walk through criteria
* creates greater awareness of work effort and quality

literary studies
III.  FAMILY TREE - CH 9
- review Ch. 8 Q's (groups)
- review purpose of Ch. 8: question of what is an ordinary American
- QW: What IS an "ordinary American"
- read Ch. 9 with questions in front of students as we read

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HOMEWORK

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___ complete VOCAB (pckt due TH)
___ continue/review GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: VEGETATION (due FR)