9/3/13
In Class:
Journal-- Picture your bedroom/living space at home. Describe each artifact in detail; what does it says about your identity, personality, or interests?
GMX-- Parts of Speech
Redefine adjective.
Write three sentences describing your weekend using at least nine adjectives.
Reviewed and practiced descriptive writing, using "Harlem" by Langston Hughes and illustration activity: Each student is provided one random photograph. The students, back-to-back, must write descriptions of the photos on the worksheet; then, using their descriptive language, they will describe their photos to their partners while the partners will attempt to draw the image.
Lecture on annotation as a critical reading technique.
annotation: the process of marking a text to create notes, e.g., underlining, margin notes, stars, etc.
Read annotation handout. Questions to ask myself while annotating:
- What words or expressions do I not yet understand?
- What are the main points of this article?
- What important information supports the main points? [Who, What, When, Where, Why, How]
- What information is missing? What do I need to research more?
- Where are the ideas coming from? Can I trust the information?
- What thoughts, feelings, and reactions am I experiencing as I read?
Annotation helps us: read ‘actively,' note important information, keep track of ideas, and remember reactions and thoughts.
Practiced annotation as a class using “What are the odds of a U.S. strike against Syria? 15 key questions answered” by Holly Yan.
Exit ticket: Define 'pronoun.'
Homework:
Find an article on CNN or Wikipedia on a topic that interests you. Print and annotate this article by next class.
Bring your independent reading book to class on Thursday!
Catch up on any missing work.
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