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MR. SALSICH’S LESSON PLAN: 9th GRADE

GRAMMAR 

DATE: Tuesday, February 3 

THANKS FOR BEING FAIRLY ALERT DURING THE LONG AND TIRING MONDAY ENGLISH CLASSES. I APPRECIATED YOUR GOOD EFFORT.

Note to the TA: Move the class along briskly and quickly, but also carefully. Be efficient, but never rush.  

1. Refreshments and casual quiet reading

2. Reminder: saying thanks

** UNI-TASKING: LET'S TRY TO DO ONE THING AT A TIME **

3. Get daily class notes ready. KEEP THE PENCIL READY TO MOVE.

4. Set timer

** LONDON -- POEMS ON THE UNDERGROUND ** 

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 DID ONE MAGNET SAY TO THE OTHER? 

8. Picture of the day

9. Homework assignment , INCLUDING RENGA: ANNA

10. RETURN QUIZZES. 

LESSON FOR THE DAY : GRAMMAR: Tricolon, plus Top 24 Grammar Terms, "Dependent Clause" to ...?

1. something strange (to get you interested): the old bendy stick

2. objective of the lesson: to try to thoroughly understand some important grammar terms

3. reason for the lesson: because next year's teachers will be happy if you already know all your grammar terms

        Thanks again!