Warm-Up: Take a ¼ sheet. (Pd 5) Read the following words and phrases, then try to write a short definition for each: Obtain Ultimate Intense Corrupt Destination

Warm-Up: Take a ¼ sheet. (Pds 7, 8) Read the following words and phrases, then try to write a short definition for each: 1. Multiple 2. Tuition 3. On the verge 4. Expelled 5. Lecture

Pds 7,8: Choose one of the following words and complete the LINCS strategy for it. Obtain: to get something (to come in to possession of something) Ultimate: the final or best Intense: exciting and scary Corrupt: bad; not doing the right thing Destination: a place one is going to Term:   Story: Picture Definition: Reminding Word:

Pds 7,8: Choose one of the following words and complete the LINCS strategy for it. 1. Multiple: many different types 2. Tuition: money used to pay for private school 3. On the verge: almost, on the edge of doing something 4. Expelled: kicked out of 5. Lecture: a speech, a “talking to” Term:   Story: Picture Definition: Reminding Word:

Agenda Objective: To understand and utilize the LINCS strategy for vocabulary and the Book-Mind- Heart strategy for comprehension. Essential Question: Gr. 8: How were the lives of the two Wes Moores shaped by the decisions they made? What does this suggest about the impact our choices have on our adult lives? Gr. 7: How does the author of “A Dream for Many” convey the central idea? Warm-Up: Vocabulary (Collect Homework/ Cash Stamps) Vocabulary: Choose from five words: LINCS strategy Whole Group: Stations intro Stations: 1. Answer Tarzan multiple choice questions 2. On the Record- BMH 3. Independent reading- find a book 4. Teacher-led: DAR test Closing: Vocabulary Review

Whole Group: Book-Mind-Heart Strategy (Tarzan) Share your answers for the Book-Mind-Heart Strategy you completed for Tarzan, Chapter 14, paragraphs 16-25. Discuss this week’s homework. Introduce Life and Death/ Reporting Live Slideshow.

Whole Group: Intro to stations: Answer Tarzan multiple choice questions Multiple choice questions will be provided to you. Find evidence and use your BMH sheet to help you determine the answers. 2. On the Record- BMH Pds 7, 8: Life and Death: Part 1, Moment of Truth: Wes Moore; Chapter 1: Busted Pd 5: Reporting Live: Part 1, Train of Death: Sonia Nazario; Chapter 1: El Norte 3. Independent reading- find a book Search quietly for a book to read independently here or at home. You may check the book out. Write name on list. Write your name on Post-It note. Place Post-It in book. Place book on shelf or take it with you. 4. Teacher-led: DAR test

Higher Order Thinking Questions What evidence can you find in this chapter to suggest which Wes will go to college and which to prison? Read the second paragraph. How is Shea defiant? In Chapter 1, we are introduced to two boys named Wes Moore. How are the boys’ lives similar? How are they different? Cite evidence from the text that supports your observations.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: Train of Death How does Nazario retrace Enrique’s steps? What happens that lets us know that the boys like Nazario? Why do you think so many boys are trying to go to America?

Closing What was the meaning of your vocabulary word?