Class looked for news stories on line. they copied the Title and practiced reading it aloud in pairs and then in the whole class. Next students chose one title and tried to re-write it in their own words while retaining the original meaning.
Students went to the following NPR news story:
Lincoln Memorial
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/09/231073855/to-help-during-shutdown-man-mows-lawn-around-lincoln-memorial
Students went to the following NPR news story:
Lincoln Memorial
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/09/231073855/to-help-during-shutdown-man-mows-lawn-around-lincoln-memorial
- Students wrote one sentence to summarize the story.
- Students chose two quotes to best capture the essence of the story.
Students took a practice quiz on past tense verbs from 10/7/13.
Students were asked to reflect on their own families. They were asked to decribe in 3-5 sentences something unique about their family. Students practiced in pairs and then presented quickly in front of the whole class.
Homework: answer questions on page 32
Choose another news story
Students were asked to reflect on their own families. They were asked to decribe in 3-5 sentences something unique about their family. Students practiced in pairs and then presented quickly in front of the whole class.
Homework: answer questions on page 32
Choose another news story
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