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MR. SALSICH’S Monday LESSON PLAN: 9^TH GRADE

LITERATURE and writing assignment for the week (grammar tomorrow)

DATE: Monday, February 2, 2009                                                     

 THANKS FOR being dignified students during English class.

1. Refreshments and casual quiet reading

2. Reminder: saying thanks

** DO ONE THING AT A TIME (it’s called uni-tasking) **

3. Get daily class notes ready

** ISP SCRAPBOOKS! ** 

4. Set timer

5. Reminder about job assignments  ...

CELL PHONE FOR THE TA

6. Stickers to the TA   

*  Don’t forget to keep your mugs clean!

7. Joke of the day: WHAT CLOTHES DOES A HOUSE WEAR?

** CLASS FORUM TOPIC** ... still thinking ... check tonight ... 

8. Picture of the day

9. Homework assignment, INCLUDING RENGA

10. Anything to return?? -- CLASS NOTES QUIZ

LESSON FOR THE DAY : Literature -- MORE ON "CONFINEMENT" IN "THE TEMPEST"

1. something strange (to get you interested): THE BIRD IN A PRISON

2. objective of the lesson: TO CONTINUE TO EXPLORE A MAJOR THEME IN THE PLAY

3. reason for the lesson: BECAUSE A GREAT WAY TO ENJOY A SHAKESPEARE PLAY IS TO FOCUS ON ONE THEME (THERE ARE ALWAYS MANY) 

Thanks for trying your best to stay alert during a Monday class.