Language Goal: Discuss elements of literature and practice new vocabulary.
Content Goal: The learner will respond to various literary genres using interpretive and evaluative processes.
Essential Question: Can I put myself into the place of the main character of The Outsiders?
Today we continued reading The Outsiders and continued practice of the new vocabulary. Students completed a cloze story in which they found themselves in a similar predicament faced by Ponyboy. Students enjoyed reading their stories and listening to each other. I tried an exercise with one class in the media center; they conducted a guided Google News search whose purpose was to show the extent the new vocabulary is used frequently and widely in today's media.
Homework: Continue to study and practice new vocabulary; quiz on Friday.
