Wednesday,+September+28,+2011

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** Learning Objectives (copy into journal): **

 * 1) Understand implicit and direct theme
 * 2) Extend my understanding of theme
 * ==== __MATERIALS__: ====
 * ==== Planner ====
 * ==== Journal ====
 * ==== Pen/pencil ==== ||

** IMPORTANT WEEKLY DATES (copy into Planner): **

 * ==== Planner Check Friday, 09/30 ====
 * ==== Progress Reports Friday, 09/30 ====


 * __AGENDA__**
 * 1. Engrade**
 * New grades
 * 2. Theme Quiz - Reteaching/Enrichment**
 * //Reteaching - Test Corrections w/ Practice//
 * __TASK 1__: Individual - Answer the following questions for each question you missed (complete on back of test)
 * Question __(#)__
 * 1) Why did you think your answer was correct?
 * 2) What did you not understand or not know how to do for this question?
 * 3) What resources (e.g. notes, story) could help you understand what the correct answer may be?
 * 4) After reviewing those resources, what do you think the answer is now?
 * 5) Why do you think this answer is correct?
 * __TASK 2__: Pairs - Implicit Theme Practice (#3-4) and Explicit Theme Practice (#1-3)
 * //Enrichment - Fables and Storywriting//
 * __TASK 1__: Pairs - Read Aesop's fables and identify theme #1-2 (implicit)
 * __TASK 2__: Pairs - Write a minimum 5 sentence paragraph that shows one of the themes below:
 * 1) You can overcome obstacles in your life by not giving up
 * 2) Good things happen to good people
 * 3) Being prepared is better than being lucky
 * 4) If you work hard, then you will have the time to enjoy life more
 * 5) Friendship is more important than money
 * 6) //A theme that you choose (MUST check with Mr. Engstrand first)//