Friday,+November+18,+2011

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

 * 1) Understand new vocabulary
 * 2) Understand the concept of the "American Dream"
 * ==== __MATERIALS__: ====
 * ==== Planner ====
 * ==== Journal ====
 * ==== Pen/pencil ==== ||

**Homework (copy into Planner)**:

 * ==== Complete Scan for Vocabulary Chart (40 - 50 WORDS) - DUE MONDAY NOV. 28 ====

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

 * __AGENDA__**
 * 1. Planner Check**
 * 2. Stamp Happiness Survey**
 * 3. The New American Dream**
 * //Prereading//
 * Glue in Assignment Sheet __(P3 ONLY)__
 * Respond to a Visual text(new Journal page, number 1-8) __(P3 ONLY)__
 * Answer Option A or B, copy down results from last PPT slide
 * Share with A-B, whole class
 * Pass out article, "Wealth, Well-being, and the New American Dream"
 * Number paragraphs
 * Scan for Vocabulary
 * Students copy chart into journal pages
 * Teacher gives synonym/definition, students come up with explanation/image
 * Concept Map - American Dream
 * For each video clip:
 * Add one fact to "fact/characteristics" box
 * Add to "Example" box with A-B partner
 * Add to "Nonexample" box with partner
 * Write new definition of "American Dream" in definition box
 * Cornell Notes on Argument/Claims, Fact/opinion, Evidence
 * Writing Prompt
 * Students copy prompt into journal
 * Students get into Quads
 * Analyze the prompt (marking and answering questions)