Week+31+~+Apr+14+18,+2014

__Objectives:__
==__ Quote of the Week: __ "Patriotism is supporting your country at all times, and your government when it deserves it.” Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Mark Twain) == ==__ Essential Question: __ Why is it important to know and follow the rules of any game? ==
 * ==analyze a variety of text structures and features==
 * ==evaluate weak and strong arguments==
 * ==understand the research process and how to avoid plagiarism==
 * ==assess, organize, synthesize, and evaluate the validity of information sources==
 * ==distinguish between propaganda and ethical reasoning strategies==

__Unit 16 Vocabulary__

 * 1) == antiquated - old and no longer useful or suitable ==
 * 2) == centenarian - someone who is a hundred years old or more ==
 * 3) == contemporary - current; modern ==
 * 4) == fledgling - a young inexperienced person ==
 * 5) == frail - flimsy; not strong; fragile ==
 * 6) == gerontology - the study of the process and effects of aging ==
 * 7) == longevity - length of life; long in duration ==
 * 8) == nascent - coming into existence; emerging ==
 * 9) == puerile - childish; immature; silly ==
 * 10) == venerable - worthy of respect or reverence because of position or age ==

__ Monday __
__Warm Up:__ "The School Photographer  "

__ Agenda __
Unit 16 Vocabulary list __ Jig Saw  Activity__ - Comparing and Comparing two texts (Rules of the Game by Amy Tan and The Rules of the Game by Phyllis Hoffman

__ Tuesday __
Warm Up: "Puzzling Matters" Complete Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer __FCAT Prep:__ The Ape Caves

__ Wednesday __
__Warm Up:__ "They Put the Flavor in What You Eat" __FCAT Prep:__ Finish (if necessary) The Ape Caves STARS Review 7-9 & 10 -12

__ Thursday __
Propaganda and Persuasive Techniques Review Game Write Compare & Contrast Paragraph __FCAT Prep:__ "Fire!"

__ Friday __
NO SCHOOL!