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Current Events, Reading and Vocabulary Expansion 1a

Current Events, Reading and Vocabulary Expansion 1a. Ursula Hamner February 9, 2010. Tuesday’s Agenda. Warm Up Quiz Text Word Parts Homework. What is paraphrasing? Groups should write 1 paraphrase for each of the sentences below

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Current Events, Reading and Vocabulary Expansion 1a

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  1. Current Events, Reading and VocabularyExpansion 1a Ursula Hamner February 9, 2010

  2. Tuesday’s Agenda Warm Up Quiz Text Word Parts Homework

  3. What is paraphrasing? • Groups should write 1 paraphrase for each of the sentences below • In hopes of striking it rich, gemstone miners endure the harsh Outback environment. • The community takes a liberal attitude toward this behavior. Warm Up: Paraphrasing

  4. “Locked Away” from Upfront • Questions? • Short quiz Reading Quiz

  5. Text Reading • “Coober Pedy” p3 • Review Reading Comprehension p5 • Step 1 Vocabulary – work together

  6. Before you read 82 Reading strategy: Previewing and predicting Make a prediction Read p8 Reading Comprehension p10 “UNDERSTANDING PHILLY’S BASEMENT”

  7. Word Parts • TEN and TAIN mean _________ • Common word part that can be connected to common words • Example sentence: • The children in this picture are being contentious.

  8. Vocabulary Journal on Wiki • 5 words for today • Example sentences must be your own words • Use words that you run into naturally Vocabulary

  9. Homework Paraphrase: Choose 3 sentences to paraphrase Use “Understanding Philly’s Basement” Paraphrase on a separate paper Write the original sentence first Read “Understanding Philly’s Basement” Reading Comprehension p10 Vocabulary p11

  10. Review HW: Reading Journal Work in groups to share your journal Discuss your personal reaction Give your recommendations (positive or negative) Do not read the article or your HW You may skim before beginning the discussion

  11. Thursday’s Agenda Warm Up: Dr. Seuss Timed Reading HW Paraphrase Review Text HW Answers HW

  12. This is a Dr. Seuss classic Listen for overall meaning What is special about the author’s style? Reading this repeatedly can help fluency Warm up: green eggs and ham

  13. Read the articled “Jane Has an Accident” Use the time on the screen Write the time you start and finish When you finish writing your time, answer the questions on the back Do not reread the article! timed reading

  14. Separate into groups Read 2 of your paraphrases Group should scan for the original quote Check to see if you got the right quote HW Review: Up Front Paraphrasing

  15. Review answers to HW C Vocabulary p12 D Action and Assumption p13 Understanding Philly’s basement

  16. Before you read p16 Read “The Power of Branding” Chapter 2 the business of branding

  17. Vocabulary journal (should have 15 words by Tuesday) • Reading journal • Reread “The Power of Branding” • Comprehension questions (underline answers) homework

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