Please make a new IN-Through-OUT page. Welcome! Please make a new IN-Through-OUT page.

IN Do you think we need to broaden the definition of “refugee” to include the people who are fleeing poverty or gang violence in their countries? Why or why not? Bonus question: how does this idea fit into your overall argument that stable nations (such as the U.S.) are or are not doing enough to help the less stable nations? 2

Learning Targets I can demonstrate how reading makes me smarter. Complete the entire process for reading a new text, “Kerry: U.S. to accept 85,000 refugees in 2016, 100,000 in 2017” **Homework reminder- complete your work in Newsela.com by tomorrow (Wednesday)** **Thursday, you will complete the reading process ON YOUR OWN and I will count it as a test grade.** 3

Routine for Starting a new Text Marking the Text Number the paragraphs. Skim and scan the text “One thing I noticed while scanning this text is that _____________.” “Yes, and I also noticed that ________.” Read the text using partner cloze. Read individually with a specific purpose. Box vocabulary words Circle key terms Underline main ideas We stopped here on Tues. 4

45 Word Abstract On the “Through” page in your notebook, please follow the directions for writing a 45 word abstract. Turn the title into a question Re-read your text markings (circles and underlines) Write a summary that- Answers the question uses 4-5 key terms includes the main ideas and most important details give students post-its to label where they sit

When you are finished... Go to http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm Click on Middle East Geography games. Go to Countries-- Level 2 (Advanced Beginner). Then do Africa, Europe, and Central/South America (always go to Countries, and Level 2).

OUT -Summary/Reflection Today we _________________. I think I will remember _________ the most, because ___________.