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= = = __ This Week’s Agenda __ = = __ Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2011 __ = =__ Objectives: __= = 1) Understand the meaning of prefixes, suffixes, and root words = = 2) Analyze word relationships – synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, analogies = = 3) Analyze text structure and how it affects meaning = = __Word of the Week:__ //coherent// (adj.) logical, rational, clear and reasonable = = __Essential Question:__ What can we do to help people who are homeless? Is it society’s responsibility to make sure that no one is homeless? = = __Quote of the Week:__ “All great achievements require time.” Maya Angelou = = = =__ Monday __= = = = __WARM UP – Journal:__ What help do you most require? Why is receiving this help important? Explain fully. = = 1) Journal and Planner = = 2) Author’s Purpose and Point of View Test = = 3) Vocabulary Activity – Word Parts/Analogies = =__ Tuesday __= = 1) FCAT Writes! = = 2) Vocabulary Practice/Word relationships = = 3) Make up work =

=__ Wednesday __= = __Journal:__ Tell about a time when someone helped you out of a tight spot. What might have happened if you didn’t get that help? = = 1) Journal and Planner = = 2) The Old Woman and her Donkey (Point of View) = =__ Thursday __= = __Journal:__ What does the expression "I am my brother's keeper" mean? Why is it important to live by that philosophy? = =__ Agenda __= = 1) Journal and planner = = 2) Stamina #7 Review = = 3) Vocabulary Practice: Mini BAT: “Just like Bernard Shaw” = =__ Friday __= = __Journal:__ What are the benefits of giving to someone less fortunate?﻿ = =__ Agenda __= = 1) Journal and planner = = 2) Word Relationships = = 3) Selection Assessment/Literary Terms retest =