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

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

3. Warm Up: Paraphrasing 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.

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

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

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

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.
Contain Detain Tenacity Retain Content Contentious
Meaning: to hold

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

9. Homework Paraphrase: Read “Understanding Philly’s Basement”
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. Warm up: green eggs and ham
This is a Dr. Seuss classic
Listen for overall meaning
What is special about the author’s style?
Reading this repeatedly can help fluency

13. timed reading 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!

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

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

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

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