S. the C. -- agenda/rationale/HW
Instructional/Review Activity – CNN Student News Conversations
--while viewing CNN Student News, jot down notes so that you can “talk about the issues”
--after viewing the news, look back through your notes and incorporate as many of your new 25 vocabulary words as possible—can you “talk about the issues” intelligently by using a wide-ranging vocabulary?
--in pairs, engage in a scholarly discussion about current events
--as a whole group, share stand-out instances of vocabulary usage
--for HW, prepare for the vocabulary quiz (next class)
--for HW, prepare for the vocabulary quiz (next class)
Transition -- re-row desks, clear desks of all but a writing utensil
Assessment -- The Count of Monte Cristo Unit Quiz #1
*Mr. Martin collects HW and scores as part of assessment
--complete the quiz--when finished, place the quiz on the front table and begin HW
--complete the quiz--when finished, place the quiz on the front table and begin HW
HW time
HW
--prepare for the vocabulary quiz (next class)
--while reading pgs. 150-179, work on character posters (if any of your characters "show up" in this section of the reading) and complete Post-Its (focus especially on flagging seemingly important passages and tracking themes)
