1. Welcome To Language Arts: Today is Monday, September 13 th 2010 Journal Topic: Using “sparkle” words and the 5 senses: Describe something you did over the weekend.

2. EQ: What tricks or strategies can I use to be a stronger reader? SCOS 6.01

3. Activations: Turn To Your Neighbor and Brainstorm on 3 things you can do when you are reading and answering questions that can help you out!

4. RUNNERS... R~Read the title and questions first; make predictions. U~Underline the key words in the questions. N~ Number the paragraphs, lines stanzas, or graphics. N~ Now read the passage. (Look for answers to the questions as you read.) E~Enclose key words in circles in the passage (answers to the questions). You are proving your answers. R~Re-read the questions and answers, eliminating (getting rid of ) incorrect answers. S~Select the best answer for the question.

5. Practice Something New... Let's Use Runners With Number The Stars....

6. Homework: Monday, 9/13/10 Homework: Review R.U.N.N.E.R.S.~ Quiz Thursday Use Runners to complete: How Butterflies Came To Be Reading Log~ 20 Minutes, 2 Questions