Thursday, April 22, 2010

Lessons 64: April 22-23

Today's objectives:
In class today, students will begin to get ready for the STAR/EAP test, analyze Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” in small groups, plan out their reading in order to finish their books on time.

Agenda:
1) SSR in individual reading books (for joint English/history project)
2) STAR Prep competition in teams
3) Literary discussion circles on "Everyday Use"

HW: complete take-home reading quiz (due at the beginning of class next time I see you); create a reading calendar for your individual book